Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises
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Departures April - December 2012
1 HOUR CRUISE - ADULT $35/ CHILD $25
8.45, 9.45, 10.45, 4pm departs Daily (May -Oct) 8.45, 9.45, 10.45 departs daily (Apr,Nov & Dec)
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1.5 HOUR CRUISE - ADULT $50/ CHILD $35
5.15 sunset cruise departs daily (May - Oct) 5.15 sunset cruise departs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat (Nov)
2.5 HOUR CRUISE - ADULT $70/ CHILD $50
12.45 lunch cruise - (price includes lunch) Departs Daily (May - October)
Departs Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat (November)
1/2 DAY TOUR WITH 2.5 HOUR CRUISE ADULT $100/ CHILD $80 (includes Lunch) Departs Daily 10.30am (May - October) Pick-up from your accommodation at 10.30am and return at 4.30pm. Enjoy commentary from your experienced guide as we make our way out to the beautiful Corroboree Billabong for a magnificent cruise on these pristine wetlands viewing an abundance of wildlife. Enjoy lunch on the wetlands surrounded by nature, an experience not to be missed.
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“PRISTINE UNTOUCHED WETLANDS…ABUNDANT WITH WILDLIFE”
Enjoy a scenic cruise around this picturesque billabong viewing a large variety of wetland birds and crocodiles in their natural environment.
Corroboree Billabong is part of the Mary River Wetlands which boast 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 guides who will make your cruise both fascinating and informative.
HOW TO GET TO THE CRUISE
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)
If you have not already pre-booked your cruise or shuttle, you will need to contact us directly on (08)89 855 855 or check availability at Corroboree Park Tavern upon arrival there.









