Explore Kakadu National Park on a thrilling 4WD expedition!
Kakadu National Park expands across 20,000 square kilometres of the Northern Territory, meaning there is a lot to explore. This vast national park is only accessible with your own vehicle or on a tour. You won’t find a bus, train or taxi to bring you around the park.
Whether you explore on your own or join a tour, the best vehicle to bring is a 4WD. There are roads accessible by 2WD, but you’ll be able to see more with a 4WD vehicle!
Kakadu areas only accessible by 4WD
As we said, there is plenty that you can access if you only have a 2WD vehicle to explore. However, if you have a 4WD vehicle, there are some must-see attractions to check out.
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Waterfalls
Two of Kakadu’s most popular waterfalls are only accessible by 4WD vehicle. Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls are an absolute must when visiting Kakadu. After you take your 4WD vehicle offroad, you will have to complete a short hike before reaching the waterfalls.
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Plunge pool
One of Kakadu’s best swimming spots is the Maguk swimming hole. To access this stunning site, you will need to drive offroad in your 4WD and then take a short hike. Once you arrive at the swimming hole, you can take a refreshing dip and relax in the scenic surroundings!
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Bush camping areas
Kakadu National Park has almost 30 campgrounds. These campsites range from caravan parks to remote campsites in the bush. If you are planning to go bush camping, you’ll need a 4WD to access the campsite.
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Shortcuts
There are many wonderful paved roads weaving throughout Kakadu National Park, they just may lead you in a bit of a roundabout way. For example, if you want to take Old Jim Jim Road as a shortcut from Cooinda, you will need a 4WD vehicle.
4WD expeditions in Kakadu National Park
There are heaps of 4WD expeditions in Kakadu National Park. Each tour takes you deep into the forest and shows you all the highlights. Most 4WD expeditions are multiple days, making for a fully immersive experience.
This three day Kakadu National Park camping tour is the perfect 4WD experience. You will spend three unforgettable days discovering the highlights and hidden gems of the national park.
The first day of the tour will see you departing from Darwin and heading on a wildlife cruise along the Corroboree Billabong. Here you will be able to spot crocs and other majestic wildlife in their natural habitats. In the afternoon, we will visit the incredible Ubirr Rock and watch the sunset from the top.
The second day of this 4WD expedition will begin with a visit to Jim Jim Falls. You’ll get to enjoy a forest walk, cool off in the plunge pools and lounge on the beach. Then we will have lunch before viewing more ancient rock art at Nourlangie Rock. The day will end as we learn about the area at the Warradjan Cultural Centre.
The final day of this epic tour begins with a trek to Maguk for more swimming and waterfall views. In the afternoon we will visit Gunlom Falls and take in our surroundings before heading back to Darwin. This unforgettable three day tour is the perfect itinerary for a Kakadu 4WD adventure!
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