Top 10 Tours in Northern Territory, Australia

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

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

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

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

Exclusions: Gratuities

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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We begin your day with a complimentary pickup and transfer from your hotel or the campground at Ayers Rock Resort for your five hour tour.  Because sunrise time changes constantly, our departure time changes every two weeks for optimal viewing.  You will learn how to safely use a segway, then enjoy a light breakfast before beginning the tour of Ayers Rock (also known as Uluru). Along the tour route, you will also see other highlights, including the Mutitjulu Waterhole.  We finish this tour at the segway base where you will be taken to the Ayers Rock Resort. From there you can pick up your transfer to your originating hotel.

Inclusions: Light breakfast, tea and coffee, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet

Exclusions: National Park Entry fee NOT included

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

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

The Indigenous owned Yellow Water Cruises takes you on a discovery tour through the world famous Yellow Water Billabong. Operating year round, sunrise to sunset, the cruise winds its way through distinct ecosystems of Yellow Water Billabong and tributaries of the South Alligator River.

Inclusions: Cruise (either 1.5 or 2-Hours in duration depending on option selected), Local guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks (unless booking 6:45am cruise), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Experience the World Heritage Kakadu National Park on this interactive day tour from Darwin. On this small group Kakadu day tour, your Offroad Dreaming Guide will interpret for you, the Ancient Artworks at the Ubirr Rock Art Sites, spend time with the Artworks at ground level, or climb to the top to view the 360' lookout over the Wetlands from the Nadab lookout, join the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River, to hear about the history and culture of the people and the land and take up their invitation for a step into Arnhem Land, where there will be a small cultural demonstration. Your professional guide will take you through the day, sharing with you knowledge and stories as you go.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from Listed hotels, Lunch, snacks and water, Professional guide, Guluyambi Cultural Cruise, Unlisted Hotels & Outer Suburb Pickups By Arrangement

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Kakadu National Park Entry Ticket

Take a journey into another time and another world. This fascinating day includes a peek into the history of Hermannsburg Aboriginal Mission, followed by a 4WD drive through the Finke River bed. Marvel at ancient Palm Trees from a long-ago tropical rain-forest era in Central Australia, and take in majestic desert views as you travel. Explore further afield and discover more of the beautiful hidden gems Central Australia has to offer. You’ll be thrilled to see: Palm Valley The Amphitheatre Finke Gorge National Park Hermannsburg Aboriginal Community Kalaranga Lookout Real offroad 4WD Driving

Inclusions: Morning tea, Bushman’s lunch, Accommodation pick-up & drop-off, Experienced, friendly tour guide, Air-conditioned 4WD Vehicle, Entry fee to Hermannsburg Cultural Precinct

Exclusions: Souvenirs (available to purchase)