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“wet season”(24 reviews)

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Kakadu is spectacular to look at, but immensely more interesting when on a Kakadu Air flight you receive a running commentary about the things you see, and many that you can't. On fixed wing aircraft flights the commentary is researched, recorded...more

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Jabiru Road | Jabiru East, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886, Australia

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Amanda R

46

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Spectacular Scenic Flight Service

We booked a flight with Kakadu Scenic Flights in the wet season. The flight was amazing as the waterfalls were in full flow and we also got to see some falls that dry up in the dry season. The commentary was very informative whilst flying...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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curtinpm

Adelaide, Australia

1

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Jabiru flight

Review of: Jabiru 60 minute Scenic Flight

Had an excellent flight with Matt, our pilot. He was very knowledgeable about Kakadu, history, issues and the landscape in general. Spectacular scenery. What a great place to visit.

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InneW92

Edegem, Belgium

144

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Wonderful experience!

Review of: Jabiru 60 minute Scenic Flight

This morning we had the one hour flight over the Jim Jim Falls and the Twin Falls, with pilot Matt, and it was an amazing experience. Because of the season the main falls are close for the public but from the air we were able...More

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686Kim

Gladstone, Australia

127

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Wet season flight

Had a fantastic experience with Kakadu Air. Tyson was our pilot and we found him educational and funny. Very smooth flight.

Date of experience: January 2019

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jade l

Perth, Australia

123

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great experience

Excellent flight, pilot was fantastic. View of the whole park and it’s different terrains was amazing to see, the park is huge. We thought it was a bit overpriced though compared with similar we have done around the worldMore

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank jade l

Hi Jade, Kakadu is dual-listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding natural and cultural values. We agree - viewing the natural terrain from above is amazing. Thank-you for taking the time to leave us feedback on our product. We are really glad...More

KimP667

Darwin, Australia

1710

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Blew My Mind!

If your lucky enough to find yourselves in this special place, then you really should take the scenic flight with Kakadu Air, it’s the ONLY way to really put into perspective the size and vastness of this place, and almost all of it is inaccessible...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank KimP667

Hi Kim P, Thank-you for your amazing review! I am very pleased to read that Kakadu Air was able to make your trip to the Top End a memorable one. It really is impressive to see just how much water comes over the top of...More

Graham W

73

Reviewed 14 January 2019 via mobile

Sadly not as expected...

Review of: Darwin to Kakadu Day Tripper

Expected a plane that you could see the scenery from ie wings above and a view out of a window! As per the advertising pictures - Ended up stuffed in very small uncomfortable third row of seats with very limited views (had to strain forward...More

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Hi Graham, I would firstly like to thank you for taking the time to send Kakadu Air feedback. We take great care to ensure that important matters such as this are properly addressed. In addition to my reply, I will also be forwarding this onto...More

tanyab_au

Sunbury, Australia

181

Reviewed 13 January 2019 via mobile

Kakadu wet season

Great 1 hr flight with Tyson today whom gave heaps of detail about the Kakadu Rick region & plains we flew over. Awesome experience & a must do, enabled us to see Kakadu on a greater scale & especially Jim Jim falls from the air...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Hi Tanyab_au, Thank-you for your recommendation - We agree! What an amazing way to explore and learn about this beautiful National Park. Tyson is a really energetic team member who continues to research and explore the National Park so I am pleased to hear that...More

AdnanMir

Melbourne, Australia

11269

Reviewed 31 December 2018 via mobile

Amazing flight experience

I did this flight with my three year old and it was an amazing experience. You don’t release how big Kakadu is once you are up in the air. Our pilot was awesome and very informative we saw the natural environment and also aboriginal settlements...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank AdnanMir

Happy New Year AdnanMir, Kakadu really is massive and with so many land variations! We are glad that you and your little one were able to share this experience. Thank-you for taking the time to write us a 5 star review - we really appreciate...More

chamf2018

Sydney, Australia

41

Reviewed 30 December 2018 via mobile

Great last minute decision

We made a last minute decision to take a 60 minute scenic flight with Kakadu Air and we absolutely loved it. Our pilot, Tim, was very knowledagble on the area and his skills as a pilot were excellent. He took the time to do several...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank chamf2018

Thank-you for your review, Tim is a top pilot and all round bloke. He really cares about the customer experience and it shows with those little extra's. Kakadu is stunning so I am happy to hear that you and your wife got exceptional views. Safe...More

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Josiebeer

Just wondering about the best time of day to fly from Cooinda around now. Are the planes cool? Thinking of early morning or sunset flight.

29 August 2018|

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Hello! All hours of the day are great to fly - you can't go wrong. In the morning and late afternoon it is a little bit cooler. If you are travelling with young kids I would recommended early morning. In the middle of the... More

thereseduncan

Wondering how much the helicopter trip is and do they fly every day.Coming up in feb. Thanks.

11 January 2018|

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We had a half hour flight from Jabiru and the price and times would depend on the time of the year and length of flight. Contact the company direct as they were a very friendly crew.

gypsytraveller72

Planning on doing a 1hr flight (fixed wing)(next week) in late April over kakadu. Is there a better time of day to do this? Was thinking midday due to possibly clearer weather but unsure of glare re photos. Anyone have any suggestions ?

22 April 2017|

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Hello - The flights in the mornings are cooler, but light is best mid day. Here is a few hints on taking photos. Our aircraft have plastic windows, the best photo will be on the downside when the aircraft is turning and the... More