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Kakadu National Park Helicopter Scenic Flight
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views of Kakadu's wetlands and gorges from a helicopter, capturing stunning landscapes in moments.
- Soar over the Adelaide River and Mary River National Park, saving hours of travel while enjoying spectacular scenery.
- Indulge in a delicious lunch at Cooinda, followed by a serene Yellow Water Cruise through Kakadu's rich wildlife.
- Marvel at the pristine wetlands of the Mary River and Corroboree Billabong on your scenic flight back to Darwin.
Seeing Kakadu from a helicopter is one of the best ways to experience its many magical attractions in just one day! Instead of spending 6 hours travelling by road, spend only 3 hours flying by helicopter, taking in many spectacular landscapes along the way – with various stops for photo opportunities.
Departing from Darwin, enjoy a scenic flight to Kakadu flying over the Adelaide River and its floodplains plus the Mary River National Park. Marvel at Kakadu’s famous wetlands and gorges – including Ubirr. Next stop is Jabiru. Here, enjoy a stop at Cooinda for lunch and a Yellow Water Cruise operated by Kakadu Tourism. The flight home includes views of the pristine wetlands of the Mary River and Corroboree Billabong.
Itinerary highlights
Kakadu
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Nautilus Aviation
Nautilus Aviation has been operating as a privately-owned and operated luxury Helicopter charter company since 1993. With bases in Darwin, Cairns, Townsville and Horn Island their fleet is one of the largest and most versatile in north Australia.
With a team of highly-trained pilots with an unrivalled amount of experience and knowledge of the Northern Territory, Nautilus Aviation will ensure your journey is one that you will always remember.
Nautilus Aviation works in partnership with a number of the regions top tourism operators, enabling them to make your tour extra special. Nautilus Aviation operate a range of piston and turbine-powered helicopters, allowing them to tailor to the needs of clients.
As a commitment to the industry and clients, Nautilus Aviation are constantly reinvesting in the business with our top-of-the-range helicopters. Executive-style fit-outs, air-conditioning, in-flight audio entertainment systems and leather interiors are just some of the features of the expansive fleet. Nautilus Aviation is equipped to ensure absolute comfort in any setting, for any operation.
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Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NT – Tourism Top End
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