Things to do in Top End, Northern Territory: The Best Tours

March 17, 2022 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Top End, Australia including 75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin, 1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin, Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin, Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours, Top End Safari Camp Day Tour, Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour, Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine, Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin With Waterfalls And Buley Rockhole, Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise.
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1. 75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin

Bella Darwin Restaurant, f3/19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures
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Make the most of your afternoon on this 75-minute Die Another Day guided jet ski tour. Pick up some speed, as you head out across the harbour toward the East Arm mangroves, and admire the cityscape behind you from a whole new perspective.

Inclusions: Jet ski, Life jacket, Bottled water, Sunscreen

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Reviewed By B8301DWmichelle

Great day on the skis, good value!! Our guide Amanda was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

2. 1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin

Bella Darwin Restaurant, f3/19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures
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Place your bets on the Casino Royale tour. The ultimate Territory experience for your fun-loving crew! Depart HQ and pick up some speed as you head out across the harbour passing by the iconic Mindil Beach Casino and going for a spin around the sandbar (tide dependent) on the way.

Inclusions: Jet ski, Life jacket, Bottled water, Sunscreen

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Reviewed By B8301DWmichelle

Great day on the skis, good value!! Our guide Amanda was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

3. Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin

Bella Darwin Restaurant, f3/19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures
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00Seven Jet Ski Adventures is Darwin's only guided jet ski tour company. Let our friendly and knowledgeable guides take you around Darwin Harbour for a unique perspective on our beautiful city. Wake up in style with the Honey Ryder Sunrise tour. Watch the sunrise over the harbour while cruising along the tropical coastline feeling the wind in your hair.

Inclusions: Jet ski, Life jacket, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Sunscreen

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Reviewed By B8301DWmichelle

Great day on the skis, good value!! Our guide Amanda was super friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

4. Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

6 Bennett St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Bombing of Darwin World War II Heritage Tour
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5.0 based on 58 reviews

Personalised entertaining and interactive commentary. Hop on and off the bus for great photo opportunities.Original photos. Cold drinking water.

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Reviewed By fiona l

Garry provides a thoroughly informative tour with fabulous stories about a time in Australia’s history that we don’t talk about enough. Highly recommended. Thanks Garry!

5. Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

Mindil Beach Casino Resort, Mindil Beach, Gilruth Ave, Darwin City NT 0820, Australia Top End Safari Camp
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If you want to fit in all of the quintessential Top End activities into the one day then this is the tour for you! With a helicopter, airboat, cruise boat and crocodile safe swimming cafe there is no better way to experience the spectacular local wildlife and landscapes of the Litchfield region. Guests will see the majestic floodplains from above in a scenic helicopter flight and spot crocodiles, birds and even buffalo on a thrilling airboat ride through the channels and into the rainforest. Our cruise boat takes guests along Sweets Lagoon billabong for a slower pace perfect for birdwatching and taking pictures whilst tucking into a gourmet BBQ meal. We have Australia’s only nature-based croc safe pool where guests can take a dip and get face to face with a wild saltwater crocodile. The tour finishes off with an exciting feeding and exhibition with one of our rescue monster crocodiles caught by Matt Wright himself. Experience a once in a lifetime Top End day adventure with us!

Inclusions: Darwin city pick up and drop-off or self drive option, Morning tea included, A cooked breakfast or lunch included, meal depends on tour time, Soda/Pop, Airboat Cruise, 10-minute Scenic Helicopter Flight, Croc safe pool swimming , See up close and witness the feeding with one of our rescue crocodiles, Billabong Cruise

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Reviewed By sarahgO9644ZJ

Thank you to the Crew at Top End Safari Camp for such a fantastic day! Airboats, helicopters, crocodiles, awesome bbq lunch and a wealth of knowledge shared with us. This is one tour I can highly recommend.

6. Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

Nitmiluk National Park, Gorge Rd, Nitmiluk NT 0852, Australia Nitmiluk Tours
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4.9 based on 54 reviews

The Nitmiluk Gorge is made up of 13 separate gorges. This maze of waterways has been sculpted from the sandstone over countless millennia by the Katherine River. Experience the beauty, history and culture of the Northern Territory’s Nitmiluk National Park.

Inclusions: 3-course meal cooked on board the boat, Complimentary glass of sparkling wine, Two Gorge Cultural Cruise

Exclusions: A selection of soft drinks, wine and beers are also available for purchase (Cash bar only), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By JohnHutcheson

The sunset cruise with dinner is a fantasias way to see the gorge, watch the sunset and enjoy first class food. The cruise team were really friendly and informative, making for an enjoyable evening with friends. Highly recommend.

7. Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

Sail Darwin!, Depart/Return: Dock 1 Stokes Hill Wharf, Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Sail Darwin
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Step aboard for a 3-hour, tropical sunset cruise aboard the luxury 50ft. Sundancer catamaran on the magnificent Darwin Harbour. Your cruise includes sparkling wine and a delicious tapas/barbecue dinner served throughout the evening. There is no better way to wind down your day than with unobstructed views of the setting sun and a glass of wine in hand!

Inclusions: Sunset Cruise, 7-course Tapas dinner, Unlimited Sparkling wine, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Snacks

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Reviewed By kkuskopf

What a fab way to celebrate our 40th anniversary!!!! Amazing good, fantastic crew and never ending sparkling - had an awesome time snd cannot recommend more highly :)

8. Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

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Litchfield Escapes is Territory owned and operated. Experienced local tour guides. Wildlife and Jumping Croc cruise which is a private boat cruise for our passengers only. Our tour departs at 6am so we are the only ones on the river at this time of the morning. Full commentary on Darwin and Litchfield Park. Also visiting Wangi, Florence and Buley Rock holes. Enjoy a swim in each of these beautiful natural fed spring water falls. Visit Magnetic and cathedral termite mounds. Snacks and a healthy lunch included. Dietary requirements are catered for. Plenty of water provided. On this tour you are guaranteed to see the very best of Litchfield Park and your private croc cruise. A memorable day you will never forget.

Inclusions: Lunch and snacks are included, Snacks, Private Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River, Iced water provided, Experienced tour guides, Please bring bathers, towel, hat, sunnies, camera and a water bottle to refill throughout the day

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Reviewed By pimpmummy2018

This was a fantastic tour. Daz the bus driver was very professional and so knowledgeable. He was funny and helpful with my parents as they are old and find it hard to get around. Damo was the best. He was funny and also very professional. He always made sure safety was his first priority. If you do this tour please give Damo some moisturiser for his feet. ????????

9. Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin With Waterfalls And Buley Rockhole

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Enjoy a small-group guided tour of the Litchfield National Park, on day tour from Darwin. Visit the incredible Wangi Falls, Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole where you’ll have a chance to see and swim in stunning waterfalls. (Seasonal weather conditions may apply) See the Magnetic and Cathedral Termite Mounds and hear about their unique role in our Tropical Eco-system.  Enjoy a private group crocodile spotting cruise along the Adelaide River, skippered by our local wildlife expert. Enjoy a delicious lunch and snacks along the way.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Iced water, snacks and lunch, Crocodile Cruise, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, There is no separate park entry fee to Litchfield National Park

Reviewed By bayglass2021

Knowledgeable and friendly driver, thanks Lyn, good timeframe for activities. Lunch at the rock pool was lovely. Pick up and drop off at our hotel, ( some other tours would pick the bigger hotels and you had to make your own way there)

10. Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

Kakadu Air Services, 2 Slade Ct, Eaton NT 0820, Australia Kakadu Air Scenic Flights
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The Darwin Day Tripper is the perfect one day visit to Kakadu from Darwin. This tour includes over 2 hours of scenic flights, the MUST DO Yellow Water River Cruise, adequate time on ground to lunch at Cooinda, a visit to an Aboriginal Visitor Centre and still be back in Darwin for late afternoon and evening activities. This iconic tour is ideal for the time poor due to the long distances involved. The bonus of aircraft travel is not just limited to saving time though, it's really about the 2 hours of extraordinary views of the Arafura Coast, vast floodplains, winding rivers, stunning Arnhem Land Plateau, Jim Jim and Twin falls (in the wet season) and so many other major sites! With a guaranteed window seat on all our flights sit back and take in the majesty of Australia's largest National Park whilst absorbing the informative commentary. 

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Yellow Water River Cruise, National Park fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Customer car park

Reviewed By JEL64

Both Ben and James were fabulous.. great commentary as well as skilled flying. Enjoyed the trip immensely.

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