Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River

Guluyambi Cruise Costs

$89 per adult
$56 per child (4-14yrs)
Tour code: K86

Operates daily 1st May to the 31st October
Times: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Departs from the Upstream Boat Ramp on the East Alligator River.

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  • Experienced Aboriginal cultural guides
  • Breathtaking escarpment scenery
  • Traditional survival skills
  • Small groups - personal experience
  • 100% Aboriginal owned & operated
  • Count the crocodiles!

The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu’s scenically spectacular East Alligator River.

Take in the wonderful pristine wilderness of this World Heritage landscape as you leisurely cruise up stream.

An Aboriginal guide provides guests with an insight into their culture, local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional uses for many plants & animals as well as bush survival skills.

Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting & gathering implements. Limited to just 25 guests, the Cruise ensures an intimate & personalised cultural experience.

Guluyambi Departure Point

Getting there:

The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise departs from the Upstream Boat Ramp at the East Alligator River. Allow for approximately 45 minutes to travel the 40 kms from Jabiru.
From Jabiru turn left onto the Arnhem Highway & head back towards Darwin for 5 kms before turning right and heading north for 36 kms on the Oenpelli road to the East Alligator District.
Turn right after the sign to the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise & Upstream Boat Ramp (East Alligator River). This turnoff is about 400 metres before the Border Store. The road is sealed all the way.

Alternatively, from Darwin allow approximately 3 hours travelling time to cover the 290 km distance to Upstream Boat Ramp.

Please Note:

We encourage clients with special needs to contact our reservation staff in advance of booking.
All efforts will be made to accommodate special need requirements within the safety conscious environment in which we operate.

<p><strong>Parking:</strong> A large public carpark is available at the Upstream Boat Ramp. Parking is at own risk.</p>
<p><strong>Check in:</strong> Give your name, number of people in your party and confirmation number to the Guluyambi check-in staff at the shelter at least 10 minutes in advance and await boarding instructions.</p>
<p><strong>Special Needs:</strong> If any member of your group has special needs or requirements as part of the cruise, please call the Jabiru office at least a day in advance on 1800 525 2381800 525 238.</p>
<p><strong>Cancellations:</strong> If you find that you will be delayed and unable to make the cruise that you have booked, please ring the Jabiru office on 1800 525 2381800 525 238 FREE and every effort will be made to reschedule your departure subject to availability.</p>
<p><strong>Locality Map:</strong> - Guluyambi Cultural Cruise Locality Map - Guluyambi Cultural Cruise (387 KB)</p>
<h4><em>Please Note </em></h4>
<p><em>Note 1: We reserve the right to modify itinerary and cruise operations to an alternative water system if environmental and cultural issues prevent access to advertised waterway. Wet season operations are usually possible on Magela Creek. </em></p>
<p><em>Note 2: We reserve the right to use non-indigenous guides on this cruise on occasions where, for cultural reasons, replacement staff are required.</em></p>

Contact Details

 

Kakadu Cultural Tours
kctres@kakadu.net.au