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Outback tours for seniors in Australia

Here is the breakdown of our outback tours for seniors in Australia by destination. 

Tours from Darwin suitable for seniors

We have a great selection of Kakadu tours for seniors all starting from Darwin. To get you up close to the fantastic Top End of Australia.

3 day Kakadu tours

One of our tours from Darwin out to Kakadu National Park and Litchfield in the Northern Territory is very suitable for seniors.

Our 3 day Kakadu tour, the Dragonfly Dreaming, is appropriate for those over 40. We do however take passengers of any age on this Kakadu tour including children, so great for a family. We even have a good family rate if you are a parent wanting to show your children the wonders of the Northern Territory.

We happily take older passengers if your fitness is good. We recommend that you can walk for 6km over slightly rough terrain comfortably. Our guides are there to help you over more rocky terrain, but you are expected to do the walks unaided.

We pick you up directly from your hotel if it’s in Darwin’s central area, so no need to walk far in the morning to a meeting place. At each campsite, you will not have to walk too far to get to our enclosed kitchen area or to your permanent tent. On our Kakadu camping trips, we differ a bit from those marketed at backpackers and the 18-30 crew. We offer permanent tents inside of which is a real bed and pillow. So you will have a comfortable night’s sleep.

We also have hot showers and toilets close to the campsite. If you have to get up in the night it isn’t a far walk to the facilities. We do advise you to bring a torch so you can see on those night wanderings. We have an article on what items to take on an outback tour, so check that out.

The gorges at Jim Jim and Twin are undeniable highlights of any Kakadu tour. The walking to Jim Jim falls is around 900m. It’s rugged, involving scrambling up and down rocks and so is only suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. At the plunge pool, there is time for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the spectacular scenery. Then we walk back. The walk should take about 1 hour in, so no rushing for this walk. There isn’t much height in the walk, so no elevated climbing.

5 Day 4WD Top End Tour from Darwin

Our 5-day adventure is also a perfect Kakadu Tour for seniors who have a good level of fitness. And those who love camping!

With World Heritage national parks, cascading waterfalls, and expansive wetlands filled with exotic wildlife, not to mention some of the oldest rock art anywhere earth, it’s little wonder the Northern Territory’s Top End has captured the attention of travelers from Taree to Timbuktu.

Departing throughout 2022, this small-group tour is your chance to experience its majesty for yourself.

This small-group tour includes private campsite accommodation, 12 meals including daily breakfast, camping equipment, and fees, as well as the services of two professional guides

The tour has two guides for the entire trip, for taking customers on walks with different fitness levels, where one guide can do longer walks with the fitter members of the group, and the other guide can do a shorter walk for those less mobile.

You will stay in our permanent tents, which are perfect for seniors as you are not sleeping on the ground.

Check out more about the adventure by clicking here: 5 Day Top End and ArnhemLand Tour.

5 Day Comfort Kakadu Tours

For those looking for an outback tour for seniors with a little more comfort- we have the perfect Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine Gorge tour for you. We provide you with a fully accommodated tour, staying in a resort in Kakadu and motels along the way.

This tour still has the element of adventure, requiring a good level of fitness. However, with the luxury of sleeping inside..in some aircon! A must for those tropical temperatures of the Top End.

Departing Darwin this tour is a must for those looking for a comprehensive visit to the highlights of this region.

Find out more here: 5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Adventure Tour

We also have this as a 4-day tour, you will miss out on Litchfield National Park, but perfect if you are shorter on time. 4 Day Kakadu Outback Adventure Tour.

Darwin Day Tours for Seniors

We have our 1 Day Litchfield National Park and 1 Day Kakadu Tours from Darwin which are perfect for seniors and over 50’s.

With less walking and hiking on our day trips, they are ideal if you do not want to do a trip that’s extremely active. 

Kakadu National Park is around a 3 hour drive from Darwin, so a day trip to Kakadu is a long day. However, well worth the visit, it’s a must do on your Top End trip. 

For a one-day tour to Kakadu or Litchfield for seniors you still need a good mobility level. You will be getting on and off the minibus many times during the day. Plus walking to waterfalls and sites of interest. 

So many tours from Darwin for seniors. Always remember it’s a hot tropical environment up in the Top End. So come prepared with a refillable water bottle and layers. 

Have a great time exploring Darwin and the surroundings on our tours.