Darwin City Tour & Crocodile Cruise: Jumping Crocodiles

Saltwater crocodiles leap out of the river during the boat cruise.

A half-day Darwin tour combining city sightseeing with a guided boat cruise at Crocodylus Park, home to over 40 saltwater crocodiles. You visit historical sites around Darwin, then board a river cruise to watch crocodiles from the water, including a viewing platform and optional handling experience. Pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Darwin city tour and crocodile cruise

• Pickup from accommodation
• Cruise around Darwin city and outskirts
• Pass by Darwin Museum
• Jumping crocodile cruise at Crocodylus Park
• Crocodile observation from river side
• Shopping for souvenirs and crocodile leathers
• Optional lunch at Stokes Hill Wharf
• Scenic photo taking at harbour
• Drop off at accommodation

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your accommodation, then moves through Darwin's city center and outlying areas to learn about the region's historical sites. You pass the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and have time to browse for souvenirs, including crocodile leather goods, before heading to Crocodylus Park.

At Crocodylus Park, you board a guided boat for a jumping crocodile cruise on the river. The park holds over 40 saltwater crocodiles, including several large males reaching 5 meters. From the water, you watch them from close range and spend time on the crocodile viewing platform. A seasonal crocodile handling experience and photo opportunity are available, depending on when you visit.

An optional add-on takes you to Stokes Hill Wharf, a working harbor with multiple restaurants and excellent vantage points for scenic photography of Darwin's waterfront. Lunch is included if you choose this extension. The tour wraps with drop-off at your accommodation.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off service.
• guided city tour of Darwin's historical sites.
• guided boat cruise at Crocodylus Park with crocodile viewing platform.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 21

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Litchfield Park Adventures

Is this one for you?The tour runs in English with a live guide, so you follow the commentary throughout. Groups stay under 10 or 21 people depending on the option you choose, which shapes how the boat feels during the crocodile cruise and how much time you have at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens during the crocodile cruise at Crocodylus Park?

You board a guided boat on the river where the park's saltwater crocodiles live. The guide takes you close to the water to watch them, and you'll see them jump out of the water during the cruise. The park has over 40 crocodiles, including large males up to 5 meters long, and you also spend time on a viewing platform for observation.

Is there a crocodile handling experience included?

Crocodile handling and photo-taking are available as a seasonal experience, so availability depends on when you visit. This is separate from the main cruise and viewing platform.

What historical sites does the Darwin city portion cover?

The tour passes the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and visits other historical sites around Darwin's city center and outskirts. You learn about the region's history during the city portion before heading to the crocodile park.

Can I add lunch to this tour?

Yes, an optional extension to Stokes Hill Wharf includes lunch at one of the harbor's restaurants, plus time for scenic photography of the waterfront. You choose this add-on at checkout.

What's included in the price?

Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, the city tour, the guided crocodile cruise, the viewing platform, and all fees and taxes are included. Meals are not included unless you add the Stokes Hill Wharf option.