Kakadu Helicopter Tours

Scenic Flights Kakadu National Park

Magela Falls Experience - Scenic Flight

Approx 20 min scenic flight

Experience scenic helicopter flights over Kakadu National Park. Fly east along the Magela River passing Ranger Uranium Mine, before entering the lush Magela Valley. See the most spectacular and inaccessible country Kakadu has to offer, including amazing stone formations and the breathtaking Magela Falls and gorges clad in the monsoonal rainforest.

Tour Code KNP01
Price Per Person $240*

*min. 2 pax required

Tour departure: NAH Jabiru Airport

Magela Falls Flowing
The majestic Magela Falls Flowing
The beauty of the wetland plains
The beauty of the wetland plains

East Alligator and Floodplains Tour

Approx 30 min scenic flight

Take in the wonders of the world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park including Mikinj Valley, East Alligator River, and Magela Wetlands. First views of the Rock Archway will bring to life the ancient beauty of this land. Journey back in time as you follow the East Alligator River’s gorge into the Mekin Valley of Arnhemland. Learn about Australia’s oldest living culture as you hear stories of Indigenous traditions, history, and Dreamtime. There's nothing better than helicopter flights over Kakadu National Park.

Tour Code KNP02
Price Per Person $335*

*min. 2 pax required

Tour departure: NAH Jabiru Airport

East Alligator River Spectacular

Approx 45 min scenic flight

Scenic helicopter flights over Kakadu National Park will allow you to photograph the amazing views while following the East Alligator River Gorge to the Mekin Valley. See the historic Ubirr Rock & hear about Aboriginal rock art, overfly billabongs, and the Magela floodplains abundant in wildlife. In return learn about this spectacularly scenic river as you take in the kaleidoscope of rugged rock country.

Tour Code KNP03
Price Per Person $485*

*min. 2 pax required

Tour departure: NAH Jabiru Airport

Scenic flight around Kakadu with North Australian Helicopters
Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is teeming with wildlife, home to important Aboriginal rock art sites, and takes in diverse and exotic landscape. Photo credit Tourism NT Daniel Tran
A view like no other of the waterfalls of Kakadu
A view like no other of the waterfalls of Kakadu

Kakadu Highlights Tour

Approx 60 min scenic flight

Scenic helicopter flights over Kakadu National Park - Dry Season Flight Plan: This tour is the ultimate snapshot of Kakadu from the air taking in all of the highlights including Ranger Mine, Magela Gorge, Magela Falls, Dinosaur Valley, Upper east Alligator Gorge, and River, The Archway, Minkinj Valley, Jabiluka Mine, and the scenically breathtaking Magela Wetlands.

Wet Season Flight Plan: We head South, passing the Ranger Uranium Mine, across Mt Brockman, and along the escarpment to “Lightning Dreaming” hearing this fascinating Indigenous Dreamtime story. After crossing Deaf Adder Gorge, Double Falls, a spectacular introduction to the waterfalls of the Kakadu we fly across the Arnhem Plateau until it drops away revealing the breathtaking Jim Jim Falls. This tour is a must-do between the months of January to July!

Tour Code KNP04
Price Per Person $650*

*min. 2 pax required

Tour departure: NAH Jabiru Airport

7 Waterfalls of Kakadu - 2 HRS (Wet season)

Approx 120 min scenic flight

Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Kakadu's waterfalls with our thrilling two-hour excursion through "The Wet". Embark on an unforgettable journey to explore all seven of Kakadu's secretive waterfalls, each offering its own unique charm.

Your adventure begins near Magela Falls, where you'll witness the dramatic single-drop waterfall before venturing south towards the majestic Arnhem Land Escarpment. Flying past ancient landscapes, you'll be awe-struck by the sight of Double Falls, with its unique two-tier cascade thundering over the escarpment.

Continue your journey to the iconic Jim Jim and Twin Falls, where you'll witness the full magnificence of the wet season. Looping around both falls, you'll experience their breathtaking beauty from all angles.

Next, discover the hidden treasures of Koolpin Gorge Falls and the picturesque Gunlom Falls, famously known for its appearance in the movie "Crocodile Dundee". Capture stunning photographs of its cascading waters and pristine plunge pool.

The adventure concludes at Maguk Falls, where steep gorge walls open up to reveal a pristine natural pool, offering the perfect finale to your waterfall exploration.

Before heading back, enjoy a delicious lunch at Cooinda Lodge and take in the remarkable landscape of Kakadu from above as you return to Jabiru with memories to last a lifetime.

Tour Code KNP06
Price Per Person $1,375*

*min. 2 pax required

Tour departure: NAH Jabiru Airport

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More Scenic Helicopter Flights

Helicopter flights provide an awe inspiring experience over wild rivers, spectacular gorges, waterfalls and rugged sandstone escarpments, all whilst hearing about the fascinating Aboriginal culture, Northern Territory wildlife and rich pastoral history.

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