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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. One Day Litchfield Park Adventures Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Litchfield Park Adventures Tour is designed to provide additional hour you deserve to embrace the serenity of the natural fed spring water falls whilts evading when there are big crowds at the major waterfalls and lunch spots in the park. Travel with ease and comfort with no rush feeling. Small group of max 10 people A specialized guided walking tour like no other, to the rocky bottom of Florence Falls via Shady Creek. You can also choose to do a self-guided walk from Buley rock hole to Florence falls. Or why not try your luck going down the 135-length stairway? Experience Batchelor Butterfly Farm and the wonderful Animal Petting zoo. LUNCH is at Tolmer falls where you have the chance to view it from the lookout or do the walk around the top area through an ancient cycad forest while your guide prepares a delicious meal.
Inclusions: Lunch, Use of Snorkelling equipment, All Fees and Taxes
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2. Kakadu National Park Helicopter Tour from Darwin
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Seeing Kakadu from a helicopter is one of the best ways to experience its many magical attractions in just one day! Instead of spending 6 hours travelling by road, spend only 3 hours flying by helicopter, taking in many spectacular landscapes along the way – with various stops for photo opportunities. Departing from Darwin, enjoy a scenic flight to Kakadu flying over the Adelaide River and its floodplains plus the Mary River National Park. Marvel at Kakadu’s famous wetlands and gorges – including Ubirr. Next stop is Jabiru. Here, enjoy a stop at Cooinda for lunch and a Yellow Water Cruise operated by Kakadu Tourism. The flight home includes views of the pristine wetlands of the Mary River and Corroboree Billabong.
Inclusions: Approx. 3.3 hour return scenic flight, Buffet Lunch, Approx. 1.5 hour Yellow Waters Cruise, Return transfer from Darwin CBD & Palmerston accommodation
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Reviewed By Tezza3113
What a fantastic day out, packed with adventure. We did the True Territory Tour ,Simon our pilot was accomodating, friendly and full of knowledge. The 30 minute scenic heli flight gave us a perspective of the size of the wet lands, flood plains with Water Buffalo roaming the landscape. Arriving at Corroboree Billabong we were met by Josh who was very knowledgeable and our guide for the 45 minute Airboat Adventure. The first thing we saw boarding the airboat was a crocodile gliding across the water, the flora surrounding the floodplains was spectacular, plenty of Jabiru and a family of wild pigs. Back into the chopper and off to our next stop, Adelaide River for our 1 hour Jumping Crocodile Cruise. We felt like Rock Stars as we helicoptered down into the car park to be greeted by on lookers. Lots of crocodiles lurking in the muddy river, was awesome to see them entertain us during the pole feeding display. Our final scenic flight ended at the Noonamah Tavern for a pub lunch and a coldie. Spectacular day out, great value and you get to see so much from the chopper and if you want a closer look you just drop down lower and see what you want, then off you go again. Saves a heap of driving and you see so much in a short time. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting an awesome day out.
3. Bungle Bungles & Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
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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.
4. HeliFish Tours from Darwin
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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
5. Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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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.
6. World War II Beyond Darwin
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Hidden in the north of Australia is a network of World War II highlighting a military past. Many WWII relics remain today, ‘down-the-track’ and on this full-day tour, you'll be transported inland to visit a few of these sites. The highlight of your day is a guided tour of the No. 4 Repair and Salvage Unit (4RSU) which sits on private land adjacent to Pell Airstrip. Refreshments will be served, 1940s style as you browse some of the interesting artifacts that have been discovered on the farm. Time for reflection at Adelaide River War Cemetery before enjoying a hearty lunch at Adelaide River Inn. Further exploration of the Coomalie district is not complete without a visit to the Batchelor Museum housing displays that honour the men who were stationed at the Civil Aerodrome which became an important base for Allied Air operations during the war. The final stop before returning to Darwin is Strauss Airstrip where the airplane revetments are clearly visible 78 years on.
Inclusions: Served at WWII 4RSU at Pell Airstrip., Choose from a set menu, served at Adelaide River Inn., GST (Goods and Services Tax), Available for your refreshment., Guided tour at WWII 4RSU at Pell Airstrip, Entry fee to Batchelor Museum, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks are at own expense when dining at Adelaide River Inn, Drinks are at own expense when dining at Adelaide River Inn., Restroom on board, WiFi on board
Reviewed By Trishinthegarden51
The guide really makes the experience on tours such as these. Regretfully our guide, Brian, was inclined to talk more about his life and his experiences than move on with the tour. We were kept standing in one spot for the first 30 minutes of the tour while he spoke about his Cyclone Tracy and work experience, which was initially interesting however, we were keen to get on with the tour. He has obviously led an interesting life in Darwin but a walking tour is what we had signed up for. Another half an hour got us to visit two sites in the mall and then with some coaching we moved on with the walk, but with insufficient time to really see the subsequent sites. Overall, we were disappointed with the tour. Brian had some aids to show but at times they were hard to see and often they faced him, rather than the group. From previous review of the walk, it sounds like John is the tour guide to request.
7. Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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4.9 based on 455 reviews
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. ????????
8. Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin With Waterfalls And Buley Rockhole
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4.9 based on 167 reviews
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)
9. Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
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4.9 based on 39 reviews
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.
10. Kakadu Full-Day Tour from Darwin with Lunch
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4.8 based on 210 reviews
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
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)
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