5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Cobourg Peninsula Private Charter

Day 1

Darwin to Kakadu National Park

Your private safari begins with a 7:00am pick-up from your Darwin accommodation. Travel towards Kakadu, stopping along the way for a morning cruise on Corroboree Billabong.

Watch for saltwater crocodiles along the banks and birds amongst the water lilies as your cruise guide shares their knowledge of these wildlife-rich wetlands.

Continue along the historic old Jim Jim Road, pausing at White Lily Billabong before heading deeper into Kakadu National Park.

At Maguk, follow a scenic one-kilometre walking track along Barramundi Creek to the waterfall and its deep plunge pool. Enjoy time swimming and snorkelling, looking for freshwater fish beneath the surface.

Later, make the short climb to Nawurlandja Lookout for views across Anbangbang Billabong towards Nourlangie Rock and the Arnhem Land escarpment.

As evening approaches, continue to Jabiru and settle into your bush bungalow at Anbinik Kakadu Resort before dinner.

Day 2

Arnhem Land, Murgenella & Cobourg Peninsula

After breakfast, travel north through Kakadu and cross the East Alligator River at Cahills Crossing into Arnhem Land. Continue towards Gunbalanya, with floodplains, water lilies and the Arnhem Land escarpment lining the drive.

Visit Injalak Arts, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet local artists and see their paintings, weavings and carvings. Then join a local Aboriginal guide to explore Injalak Hill’s remarkable rock art galleries. Hear the stories behind the paintings and learn about the connections between people, culture and Country.

Continue across the floodplains beneath the Arnhem Land escarpment before turning towards Murgenella. This remote community was once the site of a Territory forestry operation. While little remains of the original station, the visit offers a glimpse into another chapter of Arnhem Land’s history.

From here, travel to the Cobourg Peninsula in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. Arrive at Cobourg Coastal Camp, perched above Port Essington, and settle into your safari tent.

Enjoy sunset nibbles overlooking the bay before dinner and your first night at camp.

Day 3

Cobourg Marine Park & Victoria Settlement

Enjoy a cooked breakfast at camp before heading out by boat to explore Cobourg Marine Park. Cruise through the sheltered waters of Port Essington, keeping an eye out for turtles, dolphins and manta rays.

Step ashore at Victoria Settlement, a British military outpost occupied between 1838 and 1849. Explore the weathered stone ruins with your guide and hear the stories of this remote settlement, established long before Darwin.

Enjoy a relaxed cruise back to camp, watching for marine wildlife along the way.

This afternoon is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Wander the beach, explore the rock pools at low tide or settle into a hammock overlooking the water.

As the sun sets, gather for dinner around the campfire. Afterwards, there’s an opportunity to join a spotlight walk around camp, looking for the small mammals that emerge after dark.

Day 4

Cobourg’s Coast, Wetlands & Sunset Cruise

Explore the eastern side of the Cobourg Peninsula by 4WD, following the coast road through bushland and wetlands. Discover a landscape where freshwater lagoons, mangroves and beaches support an extraordinary variety of birdlife.

Continue to Shell Beach, a nesting place for turtles and home to an impressive collection of shells. At low tide, explore rock pools and exposed coral reefs, looking for the marine creatures revealed by the retreating water.

After lunch, visit the park’s Cultural and Information Centre to learn about the peninsula’s history, Traditional Owners and cultural connections to land and sea.

Later, return to camp before heading out by boat for another look at Cobourg Marine Park. Watch for turtles, dolphins and other marine wildlife as you explore the coastline.

Enjoy sunset on the water before returning to shore for dinner and your final night at Cobourg Coastal Camp.

Day 5

Cobourg to Kakadu & Ubirr

Farewell Cobourg Coastal Camp after breakfast and begin the journey back through Arnhem Land towards Kakadu National Park.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through remote bushland, with scenic stops along the way. Break for lunch on the banks of the East Alligator River before continuing your final afternoon of exploring.

After lunch, visit Ubirr, home to some of Kakadu’s best-known Aboriginal rock art. Explore the galleries with your guide, then follow the short climb to the lookout for expansive views across the Nadab floodplain and surrounding stone country.

Continue to your Jabiru accommodation, arriving at approximately 3:00pm, bringing your five-day private safari to a close.