Kakadu Air

Kakadu Air, the trading name of Kakadu Air Services Pty Ltd, is a locally owned Northern Territory operator of scenic flights and air charter over Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. It was founded in the 1980s by Bob and Ngaire McDonald and was bought by four Northern Territory residents after the founders retired in July 2018. The company runs offices in Darwin, at Jabiru Airport and at Cooinda Lodge.

Scenic flights and tours

• 30 and 60 minute fixed wing scenic flights from Jabiru and from Cooinda
• Sunset Spectacular flights from Jabiru
• Helicopter scenic flights from Jabiru, including a Wet season one hour falls flight
• Kakadu in a Day tour from Darwin: 90 minute scenic flight, Yellow Water boat cruise and Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
• Kakadu Cultural Tour from Darwin with Ubirr rock art, Marrawuddi Art Gallery, Cahills Crossing and the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise (Dry season only)
• Arnhem Land Day Tour run with Davidson's Arnhem Land Safaris

Charter and freight

Kakadu Air offers aircraft charter from its air-conditioned Jabiru terminal and its Darwin terminal, with a range of aircraft available. It also has a dedicated freight hangar with cold room services. Charter quotes are arranged on request.

Company facts

• Founded in the 1980s by Bob and Ngaire McDonald
• Under new local ownership since 2018
• Offices in Darwin, Jabiru Airport and Cooinda Lodge
• Brolga Award winner and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice, per the company
• Flights operate daily on most days of the year; office hours 7:00 to 17:00

Contact

Website: kakaduair.com.au

Phone: 1800 089 113

Location: 2 Slade Court, Darwin, NT; Jabiru Airport; Cooinda Lodge