Only 1.5 hours drive from Darwin on your way to/from Kakadu N.P is a Wetland Experience not to be missed.
“ITS LIKE THE KAKADU WETLANDS…WITHOUT THE CROWDS”
Enjoy a scenic cruise around this picturesque billabong viewing a large variety of wetland birds and crocodiles in their natural environment. Corroboree Billabong, part of the Mary River Wetlands has the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world.
The birdlife here is also fantastic with many different species present. We regularly see groups of Jabiru, Ibis, Brolga, Jacana, Egrets, Herons, Kites, Sea Eagles, Whistling ducks and Magpie Geese along with many others. Learn about the wildlife on the Billabong from your knowledgeable guide who will make your cruise both fascinating and informative.
HOW TO GET THERE
To drive directly to our cruise departure point at Corroboree Billabong takes approximately 90 minutes from Darwin or 2 hours from Jabiru.
Travel along the Arnhem Highway to Corroboree Park Tavern which is located 85km from Darwin and 167km from Jabiru. From here it only takes 20 minutes to reach the cruise.
A shuttle service to the cruise is available from Corroboree Park Tavern and is beneficial if you have a hire car that is not permitted to travel on an unsealed road or if you just do not wish to drive your vehicle on an unsealed road.The shuttle operates daily from (May – Dec) and costs $5 per person return. To catch the shuttle, you need to be at Corroboree Park Tavern 30 minutes prior to the cruise time. PLEASE NOTE……BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Alternatively, if you wish to drive yourself directly to the cruise you are welcome. The turn off from the Arnhem Highway to Corroboree Billabong is on the left just 1 km past Corroboree Park Tavern (towards Kakadu). It is 20 km from the Arnhem Highway turnoff to the cruise at Corroboree Billabong, the last 10 km is on a well maintained gravel road.(SEE MAP BELOW)
Departures October – December 2011
1 HOUR CRUISE – ADULT $30/ CHILD $20
9.00, 10.45 departs Daily (Oct -Dec)
3.45 pm departs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat (Oct & Nov)
1.5 HOUR CRUISE – ADULT $45/ CHILD $30
5.15 sunset cruise departs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat
(Oct & Nov)
2.5 HOUR CRUISE – ADULT $65/ CHILD $45
12.30 lunch cruise – (price includes lunch)
Departs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat (Oct & Nov)
BOOKINGS
For bookings call: (08)89 855 855
