Kakadu Air. Proudly Local
- reservations2112
- Feb 25
- 1 min read
When you think about Kakadu National Park you probably picture vast wetlands, ancient Indigenous rock art, and that unmistakable feeling of standing somewhere timeless.
Back in the 1980s Bob and Ngaire Macdonald felt the same thing, the kind of awe that makes you want to share it with everyone. They started Kakadu Air because they wanted people to see and experience the Top End in a way that’s exciting but still respectful of the land. Over the years what started as a small passion project has grown, but the heart of it is still the same, making Kakadu accessible for both locals and visitors,
Today Kakadu Air has a growing 12 aircraft fleet and plays a really important role beyond just tourism. In the past month alone we’ve flown over 13 tonnes of freight to remote communities like Manmoyi, Maningrida and Mamadawerre, helping make sure essential supplies reach people when roads are closed in the wet season. And of course our scenic flights let people take in the wide open skies, waterfalls, wetlands and escarpments from above.
Being part of this region, knowing it and helping it is something that makes us proud
The same local knowledge and dedication that inspired Bob and Ngaire in the 1980s still guides Kakadu Air today.
Whether you’re flying over the park on a scenic tour or exploring Kakadu on one of our day tours, you’re supporting a locally founded and operated business that’s been connecting people to the Top End for over 40 years.
It’s more than a flight, it’s a chance to experience Kakadu with people who really know and love it
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