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As the Northern Territory’s thriving capital, Darwin attracts travelers from all around the globe for its outdoor, tropical lifestyle. With waterfront dining, crocodile adventures, rich historical experiences and access to the Tiwi Islands all within a few minutes of the city center, there’s enough to do to fill a weekend or a week.
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1. Litchfield Park Scenic Flight From Darwin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Litchfield is one of the Northern Territory’s hidden treasures, and seeing it from the air is the best way to fully appreciate it. Our Scenic Flight will show you the hidden corners of Litchfield, which are largely inaccessible by land. Stunning waterfalls, wetlands and ancient Outback landscapes provide perplexing views that won’t soon be forgotten. Fly over the Darwin River Dam, Famous Rum Jungle Uranium Mine and onto the majestic Litchfield escarpments. Experience a bird’s eye view of the Magnetic Ant Hills, Cascades, Lost City, and the many majestic water falls including the Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls. Heading back, you will fly north out over the inaccessible beauty of Western Regions, and the Bynoe and Darwin Harbour upper reaches.
Inclusions: Scenic Flight, Private Fixed-wing Aircraft, Window Seat, Free Parking, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Food and Drink
Reviewed By P6893KUmichellep
Total disaster. Arrived thismorning with my 22 year old son for trip of a lifetime. Trip promptly cancelled because no-one to greet us at the locked up Kookaburra Air starting point. Had to phone them to see what was happening. Got the weekend duty guy on phone. Think he was in bed. He knew nothing of our booked trip. He called his boss. He confirmed (after I had to call him back as was still in Uber clocking up the $$$) that his boss said “sorry” but they hadn’t received the booking from Viator/Trip advisor. Specifics: Booking was confirmed by email on 13/12 by Trip Advisor. $1780.00 taken from my visa for tour on 30/12. Booking reconfirmed yesterday by text with link to ticket. One day later - kookaburra Air knew naught? Don’t know who is responsible for the human and/or IT error. Regardless, we so so sadly missed out on what sounded like the trip of a lifetime. Cannot even try to do another day because of time constraints. We are so disappointed. Icing on cake. Trip Advisor/Viator have informed me they will not pay for the cost of my Uber to get to the “non-event”. I actually threw the Uber driver $30 cash in his window as he was leaving because he didn’t want to charge us for our trip back from Kookaburra Air to Darwin. On principal I will be chasing trip advisor/Viator down legally if they do not cough up the $31.00 Uber cost which they have said they will not cover.
2. Darwin City Highlights - 2 Hour Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Please note price is PER GROUP not per person, for up to 6 guests. A private small-group tour of real Darwin, no strangers. A great way to kick off your visit to Darwin and discover experiences to dig deeper into during the rest of your stay. Follow our suggested itinerary, or choose your own.Suitable for families and groups travelling together - maximum 6 participants. Exclusive private tour with a local long-term resident as your guide. Special interests and languages other than English can be accommodated, pickup from your location on request.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off, Private guided tour with commentary by long-term local guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Merilyn U
Rough seas, many people sick on ferry ride over. Museum was excellent. Art gallery was closed. Locals friendly. A couple of place to grab lunch. Small community. Supermarket. Great weather. Ferry ride back was smooth.
3. Tropical Light Sundowner Cruise with Drinks Included
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This cruise is a magical way to beGIN your evening in Darwin. This short one hour sunset soiree combines the setting of the tropical sun with the instant relaxation that comes with a sundowner. With a boutique Top End gin in your hand, you will unwind as a purr of the motors take you past a coastline holding secrets of times gone by to find a saltwater spot where you will see the dazzling rays of the sun as it dips to the horizon. Then, with ice cubes clinking in a glistening glass reflecting the colour palette of the sunset, a sense of relaxation will take over as Darwin Harbour unfolds before you during twilight time. On this cruise you’ll taste some flavoursome Top End gin - a wonderful aperitif before stepping ashore where your evening continues. Perhaps relaxed seafood flavours on Stokes Hill Wharf, or maybe a scrumptious dinner and gin cocktail at any one of the myriad of Darwin Waterfront Restaurants. The choice is yours!
Inclusions: Restroom on board, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Transport between the Dock and the Restaurant - this is self paced.
Reviewed By Juliegraham72
Great tour, knowledgeable driver of world war 2 history. Military museum was good with lots to see and learn.
4. Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience the quintessential Top End flight and take in the famous Kakadu National Park, including the spectacular Mary River and its wetlands. Depart Darwin Airport and prepare yourself for scenery that will take your breath away. This extensive scenic flight traverses otherwise untouchable landscapes, over the best and most beautiful areas of Kakadu. See the vast water systems, wetlands and Mary River, as well as spectacular features scattered across the landscape. In the wet season we fly over the magnificent Jim Jim and Twin Falls, while in the dry season we fly over the world-renowned Arnhem Land, with its amazing landscape formations. The unique scenery experienced on this flight will stay with you for years to come
Inclusions: Scenic Flight, Fixed-wing Aircraft, Window Seat, Free Parking, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Food and Drink
Reviewed By P6893KUmichellep
Total disaster. Arrived thismorning with my 22 year old son for trip of a lifetime. Trip promptly cancelled because no-one to greet us at the locked up Kookaburra Air starting point. Had to phone them to see what was happening. Got the weekend duty guy on phone. Think he was in bed. He knew nothing of our booked trip. He called his boss. He confirmed (after I had to call him back as was still in Uber clocking up the $$$) that his boss said “sorry” but they hadn’t received the booking from Viator/Trip advisor. Specifics: Booking was confirmed by email on 13/12 by Trip Advisor. $1780.00 taken from my visa for tour on 30/12. Booking reconfirmed yesterday by text with link to ticket. One day later - kookaburra Air knew naught? Don’t know who is responsible for the human and/or IT error. Regardless, we so so sadly missed out on what sounded like the trip of a lifetime. Cannot even try to do another day because of time constraints. We are so disappointed. Icing on cake. Trip Advisor/Viator have informed me they will not pay for the cost of my Uber to get to the “non-event”. I actually threw the Uber driver $30 cash in his window as he was leaving because he didn’t want to charge us for our trip back from Kookaburra Air to Darwin. On principal I will be chasing trip advisor/Viator down legally if they do not cough up the $31.00 Uber cost which they have said they will not cover.
5. Bungle Bungles & Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour will depart from Darwin Airport, where you prepare for some of the most phenomenal sights anywhere in the world. Firstly, fly out over outback Australia, including the Kimberley region and, most noteworthy, the scenic north west coastline. Upon arriving in Kununurra, the tour will head towards the renowned Bungle Bungles. These huge sandstone towers were molded by twenty million years of erosion and weathering. This all lead to the stunning, multi-coloured pillars we see today. Moreover, seeing them from the sky is an absolutely unbeatable experience, as only from there is it possible to understand the scale and unbelieveable beauty of the ranges. Afterwards, the tour will lead you to a lesser known spectacle of the Australian Outback. Following the winding gorges of the Ord River, the tour reaches its pinnacle. Of an almost unrivaled majesty, the stunning Lake Argyle sits dormant. Revel in the beauty of this colossal freshwater lake molded by the ancient landscape.
Inclusions: Fixed-wing Aircraft, Window Seat, Free Parking, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By P6893KUmichellep
Total disaster. Arrived thismorning with my 22 year old son for trip of a lifetime. Trip promptly cancelled because no-one to greet us at the locked up Kookaburra Air starting point. Had to phone them to see what was happening. Got the weekend duty guy on phone. Think he was in bed. He knew nothing of our booked trip. He called his boss. He confirmed (after I had to call him back as was still in Uber clocking up the $$$) that his boss said “sorry” but they hadn’t received the booking from Viator/Trip advisor. Specifics: Booking was confirmed by email on 13/12 by Trip Advisor. $1780.00 taken from my visa for tour on 30/12. Booking reconfirmed yesterday by text with link to ticket. One day later - kookaburra Air knew naught? Don’t know who is responsible for the human and/or IT error. Regardless, we so so sadly missed out on what sounded like the trip of a lifetime. Cannot even try to do another day because of time constraints. We are so disappointed. Icing on cake. Trip Advisor/Viator have informed me they will not pay for the cost of my Uber to get to the “non-event”. I actually threw the Uber driver $30 cash in his window as he was leaving because he didn’t want to charge us for our trip back from Kookaburra Air to Darwin. On principal I will be chasing trip advisor/Viator down legally if they do not cough up the $31.00 Uber cost which they have said they will not cover.
6. Darwin Cyclone 30 Minutes Private Helicopter Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This helicopter tour provides a snapshot of Darwin's highlights and must see locations from above, providing fantastic perspective for further ground tours.
Inclusions: Air Conditioned Helicopter
Exclusions: Transportation to starting point Bus #5 or #8 from the city. Taxi approx $25.
Reviewed By 834louisel
This was one of the best holiday experiences I have ever had. Exceptional service and a great crew. Our pilot, Clint, made our day feel relaxed and safe (I was initially a nervous passenger). Clint’s knowledge of the area and professionalism was second to none. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Highly recommended .
7. HeliFish Tours from Darwin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Our HeliFish tours will have you hooked with full-on fishing with your choice of full-day or half-day options. Enjoy flying alongside the isolated coastline, rivers and billabongs and approximately three hours of fishing for the half-day tour or 6 hours of fishing for the full-day tour, in multiple locations depending on tides, weather and time of day. Fishing from clear banks in creeks and estuaries close to the coast offers great access to popular species including (and not limited to) Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Salmon. Complete the day with a landing at the Noonamah Tavern and soak up the local atmosphere.
Inclusions: Half Day: approx. 1 hours flight time and 3 hours fishing, Full Day: approx. 2 hours flight time and 6 hours fishing, Fishing equipment, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, ONLY for the Full Day tour
Exclusions: Souvenir shirts and hats (available to purchase), Snacks
Reviewed By samuelmO2246YL
Trip of a lifetime... spotted hundreds of pigs, pilot knew where to put us and had mobs running straight at us. Worth every cent. Better than I could have imagined
8. Private Helicopter Pub Crawl Tour in Darwin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Yes, you read that right! This is a pub crawl by Helicopter. We have offered this unique tour since 2007 and over the years it has evolved into the Heli Pub Crawl it is today. This tour is not just about the pubs. It will provide an amazing look at Darwin and surrounds from above, the harbour and coastline, tropical savannah woodlands, cathedral and magnetic termite mounds, billabongs and creeks. We arrive at iconic outback watering holes with a rock star landing in your very own helicopter. You will be sure to hear your fair share of tall tales and meet interesting critters, laid back locals and the charismatic publicans that define each of the establishments.
Inclusions: Private Helicopter experience, Stubby Cooler
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch
Reviewed By 432petet
This was a real Bonza day out! 6 flight legs between pubs across some amazing terrain and views, made even better by the knowledge and commentary of our pilot Clint. Pubs are a great mix of NT watering holes and nice to kickback with a cool drink and take it all in. Absolutely recommend this tour and in its self a reason to visit Darwin. Well done Clint and team!
9. Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Join a morning city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple and tour the other historic sites of the city including the Darwin Aviation Museum. Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, whose collections encompass Aboriginal art, visual arts, and Northern Territory history and natural sciences. After the tour you will be dropped off in the city for a 45-minute break and opportunity to have lunch. In the afternoon head 60kms from Darwin to Adelaide River, home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for view over the Marrakai Plains and then it’s on to Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to view a wetland ecosystem up close.
Inclusions: Entry to the Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Entry to Darwin Aviation Museum, Small group wetlands cruise on the Adelaide River, Professional local guide, Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB and air conditioning , Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Darwin hotels
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By L8855NRamberm
**I have previously emailed this feedback directly to AAT Kings allowing them the opportunity to respond in private, but since following up with them today i've been advised that it will take 6-8 weeks to respond which seems unreasonable** On Monday 10 May my family (husband + 2 children) along with my parents were passengers on your Kakadu day trip departing Darwin. This was scheduled for our last day in Darwin, and we were all very excited and couldn’t wait to go. Unfortunately, this tour was a disaster from start to finish. To begin with we were advised to be at our collection point (Argus Apartments) at 6.05am, where we then waited for approximately 20 minutes. After our pick up, we then spent almost another hour driving around Darwin picking up passengers and waiting on the side of the road whilst our driver sorted out issues. Once all of the passengers were finally on board we were advised by XXXX our driver (who by this point was in a foul mood) that our itinerary had to change, visits would be cut short and that there was “nothing he could do about it!!!” We were given no explanation for this change! Everything was a problem for XXXX from the get go, and every passenger request was met with a lecture. We were told that the toilets weren’t available due to covid (this makes no sense at all), that we weren’t allowed to close the air vents, we weren’t allowed to have milk based drinks, we weren’t even allowed to talk whilst XXXX was giving us his extremely boring commentary, because if we did he would reprimand passengers. We were lectured about not being late to hop on the bus at our first stop, yet XXXX himself was late. Everything about this trip was rushed. We had such a short time at the aboriginal rock painting sites, we were told that we weren’t even allowed to walk on any further to see additional paintings. We didn’t even receive any commentary, XXXX lectured us about it on the bus leading up to the stop as we “wouldn’t have time once we were there”. After we left this stop we had to travel to lunch where our visit was again cut down to 40 mins, but again we were lectured about how there was nothing he could do about that. We were then rushed to the spot for the yellow water cruise, where we sat in the bus for 15 mins waiting to park – why all the rush? Once on board this cruise it was lovely, and the guide Ella was the one highlight of this tour. On the way home we had a 15 minute stop at the cultural centre, with no commentary or guide. Hardly what we expected for the $1200+ I’d paid in tickets. Overall this tour was a huge disappointment. Nothing at all felt authentic, and our driver was rude beyond belief. Earlier in the day he advised that the toilets would be unlocked and available for emergency use only, yet when my young daughter was busting and couldn’t hold any longer just as we entered Darwin we found the toilets to be locked. When asking for the key, XXXX initially refused asking if she ‘really even needed to go’ before finally handing it over in a huff. This appalling behaviour was noticed by a lot of passengers. To say we couldn’t wait to get off was an understatement. We are heartbroken that this was how our last day in Darwin ended up, and that we spent so much of our spending money on what was a huge disappointment!!!! What was meant to be a wonderful day sightseeing and learning turned out to be a day of rushed stops and ongoing lectures from a driver who clearly needs to hang up his keys!!! I am doing you the courtesy of allowing you to respond privately rather than posting this publicly on Trip Advisor as per your text message asking for a review.
10. Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 12 reviews
Departing from Stokes Hill Wharf at 11am, this 1-hour Bombing of Darwin cruise takes in significant WWII sites on Darwin Harbour and modern day front-line activities. With real time commentary by a local guide, this cruise offers a maritime perspective on one of Australia's most significant war time events.
Inclusions: Cruise, Local guide, Live onboard commentary
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Juliegraham72
Great tour, knowledgeable driver of world war 2 history. Military museum was good with lots to see and learn.
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