Meals

• Day 1: Lunch + Dinner (2-course at Cooinda)
• Day 2: Breakfast + Lunch (picnic)
  Guest participation in meal preparation and clean-up encouraged. Special dietary requirements catered where possible with advance notice (bring extra snacks as remote options are limited).

Accommodation (Night 1 at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu)
Air-conditioned options deep in Kakadu National Park:
• Glamping Queen Tent — For couples, shared bathroom facilities
• Lodge Double/Twin or Single Room — Private ensuite (single for adults 18+ only)

✅ What’s Included

Itinerary Activities

• Yellow Water 2-hour Sunset Cruise
• Guided cultural walk on Country
• Nourlangie Rock art site visit
• Warradjan Cultural Centre
• All national park entry fees (Kakadu Park Pass)
• Comprehensive driver-guide commentary

Meals & Accommodation

• 1 night air-conditioned accommodation at Cooinda Lodge
• 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner (guest participation)

Guides & Support

• Accredited outback driver-guide
• Air-conditioned mini-coach

Eco & Practical

• Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off
• Minimal-impact practices and cultural respect education

🚫 What’s Not Included

• Meals or beverages beyond those listed
• Hotel transfers beyond listed Darwin pick-up points
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Personal expenses or souvenirs
• Optional scenic flights (available at extra cost)

This tour operates November to April (Wet / Green Season):
High humidity, daytime temperatures around 30°C (dropping to ~17°C at night), monsoonal rains and thunderstorms. Expect lush green landscapes, vibrant wetlands, abundant birdlife and dramatic skies. Itinerary may change due to seasonal access, flooding or traditional owner ceremonies.

Tropical heat, high humidity, possible heavy rain and insects – pack light, responsibly and for wet-weather comfort.

✅ Essentials

• 1.5–2 L refillable water bottle
• Wide-brim hat, sunglasses and broad-spectrum sunscreen
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirt and pants (sun + insect protection)
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes with good grip
• Tropical-strength insect repellent
• Small day pack (5–7 kg max) + soft overnight bag
• Light rain jacket or poncho
• Camera or binoculars for wildlife and rock art

Insect & Weather Protection

• Lip balm with SPF

Toiletries & Extras

• Personal medications
• Hand sanitiser

Luggage Limits

• Small soft overnight bag + day pack only (5–7 kg max; no large suitcases or backpacks – store at your Darwin accommodation)

Kakadu is jointly managed by the Bininj (north) and Mungguy (south) Traditional Owners in partnership with Parks Australia.

The Yellow Water billabong transforms in the wet season into a vast wetland teeming with migratory birds and crocodiles.

Nourlangie Rock contains some of the best-preserved Aboriginal rock art in the world, with paintings up to 20,000 years old.

The park spans 19,804 km² and protects one-third of Australia’s bird species.

Wet season brings dramatic thunderstorms and vibrant green landscapes that locals call the “Green Season”.

Mamukala Wetlands is an important site for the Mungguy people and a birdwatching paradise.

Some of the oldest stone tool technology in the world (over 65,000 years old) has been found in Kakadu.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: 2 Day Kakadu Outback Retreat Wet Season

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 240 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: 480 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

• 2 days / 1 night (operates Fri & Mon Nov–Apr wet/green season)
• Small group 4–16 travellers (minimum 8 to operate)
• Starts from selected Darwin inner-city pickup points (from 7:55am at Mindil Beach Casino to 8:50am at Darwin FreeSpirit Resort); ends back in Darwin
• Air-conditioned mini-coach (total driving distance 315 km)
• 1 night at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (glamping tents with shared bathroom & air-con, or private ensuite lodge rooms with air-con & TV)
• Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner (guest participation in preparation & clean-up; beverages at own expense)
• Highlights: Yellow Water Sunset Cruise (2 hours through billabongs & wetlands), ancient rock art at Burrungui (Nourlangie), Warradjan Cultural Centre, First Nations Walk on Country, Mamukala Wetlands walk & picnic, Nawurlandja Lookout, short guided bush walks (up to 1 km, Grade 3 with steep sections), abundant wet-season wildlife (crocodiles, birds, wallabies, dingoes)

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: 2 days / 1 night
• Key locations: Darwin pickups, Humpty Doo/Fogg Dam area, Kakadu National Park (Mamukala Wetlands, Bowali Visitor Centre, Jabiru, Cooinda, Yellow Water Billabong, Warradjan Cultural Centre, Nourlangie Rock/Burrungui, Angbangbang Billabong, Nawurlandja Lookout)
• Travel style: Comfort-style wet-season eco-retreat with sunset cruise, short guided walks and cultural immersion
• 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. Itinerary subject to wet-season access changes.

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 Kakadu mini-coach, boat cruise and lodge operations.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs, optional scenic flights or beverages).

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 transfers): 30 kg
• All on-tour air-conditioned mini-coach transfers (315 km total, shared small group): 65 kg – higher-end remote diesel factor with low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 70 kg CO₂e

• 1 night at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (air-conditioned glamping tents or lodge rooms): 70 kg – higher-end for remote park energy, water and facilities

Meals & Food – 45 kg CO₂e

• 2 days of included meals (1B, 2L, 1D with guest participation) + snacks: ~22.5 kg per day – higher-impact estimate including production, transport and waste

Activities & Excursions – 30 kg CO₂e

• 2-hour Yellow Water Sunset Cruise, short guided bush walks (up to 1 km), cultural centre & First Nations Walk, lookout visits and wildlife interpretation

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 240 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 240 kg = 480 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, stay on designated tracks, respect for Traditional Owners, refillable water encouraged, no feeding wildlife, waste management, guest participation in meals); 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

Is this tour only for the wet season?
Yes — it is specifically designed for November–April (Green Season) with adjusted itinerary for seasonal conditions.

How much walking is involved?
1 km per day — one flat boardwalk and one Grade 3 rocky/steep walk.

Is swimming included?
No — swimming is not offered due to crocodiles.

What type of accommodation do I get?
Glamping Queen Tent (shared bathroom) or Lodge Room (private ensuite) — confirmed at booking.

Is lunch/dinner provided?
Yes — 2 lunches, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast (guest participation encouraged).

Can children join?
Yes from age 8 (accompanied); under 8 not suitable.

What happens if it rains heavily?
The tour operates in rain (part of the wet-season experience); only extreme weather causes cancellation.

Is the Yellow Water cruise always included?
Yes — it is a core part of the tour.

What is the luggage limit?
Small soft overnight bag + day pack only. Large suitcases must be left at your Darwin accommodation.

Do I need a rain jacket?
Yes — heavy showers are common in the wet season.