✅ What’s Included
• Accredited outback driver-guide with comprehensive commentary
• Air-conditioned mini-coach transport with selected Darwin inner-city pick-up and drop-off
• Kakadu National Park entry fees
• Guided walk at Ubirr rock art site (or Nourlangie seasonally)

🚫 What’s Not Included
• Lunch or any food and beverages (purchase at Corroboree Park Tavern or bring your own)
• NT Parks Day Pass for Fogg Dam option (if chosen)
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Personal expenses and souvenirs

The Top End has a distinct wet and dry season with warm to hot temperatures year-round.
• Dry Season (Jun–Oct) • Daytime 25–32 °C • Clear skies and ideal conditions
• Wet Season (Nov–May) • Daytime 28–35 °C • Higher humidity and possible short showers
Practical note: Always carry water and wear sun protection – the tropical sun is strong even on cloudy days.

Documents & Essentials
• Photo ID and booking confirmation
• Reusable water bottle (1.5–2 litres recommended)

Clothing (layered for tropical conditions)
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
• Light, breathable clothing suitable for walking
• Hat, sunglasses and lightweight rain jacket (wet season)

Toiletries & First Aid
• Sunscreen, tropical strength insect repellent and lip balm
• Any personal medication

Electronics
• Charged phone and camera for the scenery

Accessories & Nice-to-Haves
• Small daypack (5–7 kg limit)
• Binoculars for wildlife spotting

Kakadu National Park is Australia’s largest national park and one of only four places on the World Heritage List for both outstanding natural and cultural values.

Ubirr is home to some of the oldest and best-preserved rock art galleries in the world, with paintings up to 20,000 years old.

The Bininj and Mungguy People have managed Kakadu in partnership with Parks Australia for thousands of generations.

Cahills Crossing is a well-known spot where saltwater crocodiles are frequently seen, especially during the dry season.

The Nadab floodplains offer some of the most spectacular wetland views in Australia and support a huge variety of birdlife.

Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is famous for its abundant birds, turtles and the chance to see crocodiles in a natural wetland setting.

The park covers nearly 20,000 square kilometres and is home to a third of Australia’s bird species and a fifth of its mammal species.

Traditional Owners actively participate in park management and share their knowledge with visitors through guided experiences.

Seasonal changes dramatically affect access and wildlife viewing – your guide will adjust the day based on current conditions.

Kakadu’s rock art tells stories that connect people to Country and have been passed down for countless generations.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 145 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from Darwin pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 290 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• 12-hour day tour (departs 7:30am, returns 7:30pm)
• Group size 8–28 (usually max 21 passengers)
• Starts and ends at selected Darwin inner-city pickup points (e.g. Darwin CBD hotels)
• Air-conditioned 24-seater mini-coach (~620 km round trip)
• No meals or accommodation included
• Highlights: Optional Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise or Fogg Dam wetlands, Corroboree Park Tavern lunch stop, Bawoli Visitor Centre, Cahills Crossing crocodile viewing, guided ~2 km rock art walk at Ubirr (or Nourlangie seasonally) with floodplain lookout

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: 12 hours (full day)
• Key locations: Darwin CBD start/end, Adelaide River or Fogg Dam (optional), Corroboree Park Tavern, Bawoli Visitor Centre, Cahills Crossing, Ubirr rock art galleries & lookout (or Nourlangie seasonally)
• Travel style: Eco day tour with guided rock art walk, wildlife viewing and World Heritage interpretation
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to Darwin pickup points is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness.

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for remote Northern Territory operations and tourism-level food purchases.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs or optional extra activities).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 95 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from Darwin pickup points (higher-end mix of car, taxi or short flight): 30 kg
• All on-tour air-conditioned mini-coach transfers (~620 km round trip, shared): 65 kg – higher-end diesel factor with realistic occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 0 kg CO₂e

• Day tour only – no overnight stay

Meals & Food – 25 kg CO₂e

• No meals included; higher-end estimate for own purchases at Corroboree Park Tavern or brought snacks (tourism-level portions and waste): 25 kg

Activities & Excursions – 25 kg CO₂e

• Guided rock art walk (~2 km), wildlife spotting, Bawoli Visitor Centre, Cahills Crossing viewing platform and commentary

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 145 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 145 kg = 290 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (minimal impact guidelines, refillable water encouragement, respect for traditional owners and wildlife); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

What time does the tour start and finish?
It departs around 7:30 am from selected Darwin pick-up points and returns around 7:30 pm.

How far do we walk?
Total walking is approximately 2 km on mostly easy, marked tracks.

Is lunch provided?
No – you can buy lunch at Corroboree Park Tavern or bring your own (esky available on board).

Do I need to be fit?
A minimum to moderate level of fitness is recommended to complete the short walks comfortably.

What age is the tour suitable for?
Children 6 years and over are welcome; it is not suitable for infants or children under 6.

Is the crocodile cruise included?
No – it is an optional extra that replaces the Fogg Dam stop.

Do I need a Kakadu park pass?
The Kakadu entry fee is included; if you choose Fogg Dam you will need to purchase an NT Parks Day Pass separately.

What should I bring?
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent and money or food for lunch.

Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes – it’s a small-group tour and a great way to meet like-minded people.

What happens if it rains?
The tour still operates – just bring a rain jacket. Your guide will adjust the itinerary if needed for safety.