JABIRU PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
A Private Day from Jabiru: Your Vehicle, Your Guide, Your Choice
A private, 7.5-hour charter for groups of 1–6 with pickups from Jabiru (7:00am) or Cooinda (7:40am); this guide lays out routes, what to pack and seasonal access limits.
A Private Day from Jabiru: Your Vehicle, Your Guide, Your Choice.
This private charter gives you and your group exclusive use of the vehicle and a full day with a local guide; you choose from a set of day‑tour options while the guide points you toward the season’s best sites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A whole car for your group
The Private Tour reserves the vehicle and guide for your party—designed for groups of one to six people and sold as a single‑day private charter.
Pick a day that suits you
Operators recommend one of their day‑tour itineraries and offer choices that include rock art, a bushwalk into monsoon forest, swimming at waterfalls, or focused birdwatching.
Early pickup and on‑board support
Pickups are from Jabiru or Cooinda in the morning; the vehicle carries iced water, a satellite phone and first‑aid kits, and guests are asked to bring drinks and any dietary notes ahead of time.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You start early from Jabiru or Cooinda for a compact, 7.5‑hour private charter. Over the day the guide steers you to the best accessible spots for the season while you and your companions decide which of the recommended day tour options to follow.
THE PRIVACY
A whole car for your group
The Private Tour reserves the vehicle and guide for your party—designed for groups of one to six people and sold as a single‑day private charter.
THE OPTIONS
Pick a day that suits you
Operators recommend one of their day‑tour itineraries and offer choices that include rock art, a bushwalk into monsoon forest, swimming at waterfalls, or focused birdwatching.
THE LOGISTICS
Early pickup and on‑board support
Pickups are from Jabiru or Cooinda in the morning; the vehicle carries iced water, a satellite phone and first‑aid kits, and guests are asked to bring drinks and any dietary notes ahead of time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private day is best suited to—and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring any dietary requirements, a hat, sunscreen, at least 1 litre drink bottle, a camera and a smile; loose clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended.
BYO beverages are allowed but should be bought before you get into Kakadu; advise the operator of vegetarian or other food requirements in advance.
The vehicle carries iced water, a satellite phone and first‑aid kits at all times.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Private Tour?
The Private Tour runs for 7.5 hours.
Where and when are the pickups?
Pickups are from Jabiru at 7:00am or Cooinda at 7:40am.
How many people can join a private charter?
The private charter is for one to six people.
What should I bring on the day?
Bring hat, sunscreen, a minimum 1‑litre drink bottle, a camera, loose clothing and appropriate shoes; advise the operator of any dietary requirements.
Can we swim at waterfalls on the tour?
Swimming at waterfalls is one of the touring options, where access and seasonal conditions permit.
Will the itinerary always run as planned?
No; the itinerary may change or may not run at all during the wet season because some sites become inaccessible during seasonal change.