Jabiru 30-Minute Scenic Flight
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30 minutes
Overview
If you want to get a proper sense of Kakadu’s scale, seeing it from the air makes a lot of sense. This 30-minute scenic flight departs from Jabiru and covers a big stretch of country in a short time, with views over ancient escarpments, winding river systems and broad floodplains. Highlights mentioned on the route include The Archway, the Arnhem Land escarpments, East Alligator Valley, Mikinj Valley Billabongs and the Magela floodplains. Commentary from the pilot, plus headsets, helps make sense of what you’re looking at.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Why backpackers love it
This one suits travellers who are short on time but still want a bigger-picture view of Kakadu than you’ll get from the road. It’s not a budget activity, but for a scenic flight the price is relatively approachable, especially if you want to see a lot without doing a full-day tour. The logistics are straightforward, and the commentary gives useful context rather than leaving you to just stare out the window. It’s also accessible for a wide range of travellers, with wheelchair access noted.
What to expect
You’ll need to check in 30 minutes before departure. Once onboard, the flight heads out over Kakadu National Park for a short but wide-ranging look at the landscape from above. Expect aerial views of rocky escarpments, wetland areas and river valleys that are hard to appreciate fully from the ground. The pilot provides live commentary and there is also recorded commentary through the headsets. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included only if you select that option. Flights are weather dependent, and minimum numbers apply.
What's included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Features
- See Kakadu’s escarpments, floodplains and river valleys properly from above in one short flight
- Includes live and recorded pilot commentary through headsets, so the landscape has context
- A practical way to cover a lot of country quickly if your time in the park is limited
Details
Additional details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check In: All flights require a check in 30 minutes prior to the advertised departure time. A late departure is likely to affect passengers on following flights. Our Goal is to remain on time, if your arrival is likely to be delayed please inform us urgently, we will offer you alternative options.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. A minimum of 4 people per booking is required.
- Flights are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Please don’t be offended or concerned, Kakadu Air operates light aircraft, take-off weight is a safety issue, we will not fly over weight, or compromise safety.
- Due to the safety and weight / balance of the aircraft, we have a weight limitation of 130kg. If you are this weight please contact our reservations direct.
- The Company reserves the following rights, to cancel, or to postpone any flight without notice should a circumstance occur that might represent a threat to the safe conduct of the flight or tour.
- Reservations cancelled inside 24 hours from departure will forfeit payment in full.
- Kakadu Air respects the “Kakadu National Park managements” voluntary code of conduct known as the “The fly neighborly policy”. This policy limits flights to a certain minimum height above terrain, and distance lateral from about 30 locations in Kakadu. Jim Jim and Twin falls are two of these locations. These Falls are viewed freely in our WET SEASON flights as the roads are closed. In the DRY SEASON when the roads are open there are no flights over Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
- The Company and the pilot in command may refuse the carriage of a passenger, if that passenger could be regarded as likely to cause annoyance or offence to, or threaten the safety of the flight or any person on that flight.
- In refusing service to any person or persons for reason of drunkenness, annoyance, offence, or threat to flight passengers or crew, the company refuses liability for any inconvenience or cost related to our refusal for the passenger or freight to travel.
Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.
From A$159.00
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