Nature and Wildlife Tours in Darwin at a glance
- Our pick: Litchfield National Park & Jumping Crocodile Cruise from Darwin, AU$ 235 per person (11h, 4.89★ · 2,249).
- Best value: Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise from Darwin: Adelaide River, AU$ 140 per person (4h, 4.66★ · 62).
- Private option: Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day Tour, AU$ 130 per person (4h, 4.92★ · 605).
Price per person across the 25 options priced per person: AU$ 55–AU$ 2,400 (median AU$ 235). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 25.
Of the 25 options: 24 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 21 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 3 private and 17 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Darwin
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
25 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Litchfield National Park & Jumping Crocodile Cruise from Darwin Private crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River at dawn, then swim Wangi Falls, Florence Falls and Buley Rock Holes in Litchfield Park with lunch included. Every day · No fixed time · Season until 30 Nov · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (2,249 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day Tour Jumping crocodile tour on the Adelaide River with Fogg Dam wildlife drive and the world's largest boxing crocodile statue: pickup included, 4 hours, live guide in English. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (605 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 130 per person
Kakadu National Park tour from Darwin: Wildlife and rock art Full-day Kakadu tour from Darwin with park entry, accredited guide and air-conditioned transport. Mon, Thu and Sat · 07:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.59 (357 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 295 per person
Corroboree Billabong wetland cruise: 2.5-hour boat tour Eight-hour tour from Darwin through Fogg Dam and Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, then a 2.5-hour cruise at Corroboree Billabong to see saltwater. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (518 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River: Indigenous-owned tour Jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River with a live guide teaching saltwater crocodile ecology and behaviour, Indigenous-owned operation. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.57 (426 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 55 per person
Litchfield National Park Day Tour: Waterfalls & Swimming Full-day Litchfield National Park tour from Darwin with hotel pickup and lunch, swimming in four waterfalls and natural pools. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.19 (269 reviews) Duration: 9h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Litchfield National Park tour: Waterfalls and termite mounds Leave Darwin at dawn and spend the day swimming in plunge pools beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, walking past century-old magnetic termite mounds. Tue, Wed and Fri · 07:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.82 (201 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 185 per person
Corroboree Billabong sunset cruise: Crocodiles and birdlife Cruise Corroboree Billabong at sunset from Darwin to watch saltwater crocodiles and eagles hunt as the light fades over the Mary River Wetlands. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (230 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Litchfield Park swimming tour from Darwin: Three waterfalls Full-day guided tour from Darwin to Litchfield National Park. Swim at Wangi, Florence and Buley Rock waterfalls. Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.87 (348 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise from Darwin: Adelaide River Pick up from Darwin hotels, drive to Adelaide River, and watch saltwater crocodiles launch themselves out of the water on a 1-hour boat cruise with a live guide. Back by noon. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.66 (62 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 140 per person
Darwin Wetlands & Wildlife Tour: Fogg Dam, Humpty Doo Pub, Small Group Step into Darwin’s wild side with a small group tour: see Fogg Dam’s birdlife, ride in a comfy Mercedes, and share stories at the iconic Humpty Doo Hotel. Pickup included. Mon and Tue · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (146 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 189 per person
Corroboree Billabong Lunch Cruise: Crocodiles & Birdlife, Darwin A 2.5-hour wetlands cruise 90 minutes from Darwin with lunch on board: meander through billabong channels viewing crocodiles and birdlife while eating cold. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · All ages ★ 4.90 (72 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 115 per person
3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Tour: Waterfalls & Rock Art 3-day guided 4WD tour from Darwin through Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks with camping, rock art sites, and waterfall swims. Includes park entry. Next departure: 2 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.90 (106 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,145 per person
Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Meals Small group Litchfield day tour from Darwin with park entry, waterfalls, snorkeling and home-cooked lunch included. Next departure: 15 Jan 2027 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.98 (212 reviews) Duration: 9h–11h Live guide: EN from AU$ 285 per person
Adelaide River: Jumping Crocodile Cruise & Humpty Doo Lunch Feel the thrill of a jumping crocodile cruise on Adelaide River, spot wild birds, and enjoy lunch at Humpty Doo Hotel. Includes pickup and local guide. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.58 (95 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN from AU$ 195 per person
Compare 10 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Darwin
From AU$ 75 per person · 2 h to 5 days
Corroboree Billabong cruise: Crocodiles and wetland birds Cruise the Mary River Wetlands near Darwin to spot saltwater crocodiles and prolific birdlife on an open-air vessel with a live guide. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.89 (46 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Expedition: Wildlife & Rock Art 3-day 4WD tour of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks from Darwin with expert guide, safari tent camp, all meals and national park fees included. Next departure: 7 Apr 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.75 (68 reviews) Duration: 3d ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 995 per person
Jumping Crocodile Cruise from Darwin: Adelaide River boat tour Board a custom-built vessel on the Adelaide River for a 9am crocodile cruise with round-trip transfers from Darwin, spotting saltwater crocs and local wildlife. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (15 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 122 per person
3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure from Darwin: Waterfalls & Rock Art Three-day 4WD tour of Kakadu National Park from Darwin with wildlife cruises, ancient rock art sites, and swims at Jim Jim Falls and Gunlom Falls. Next departure: 5 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.89 (56 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 995 per person
5-Day Kakadu & Katherine Gorge 4WD Safari: Rock Art & Waterfalls 5-day 4WD camping tour from Darwin through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield. See Aboriginal rock art. Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.92 (50 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,865 per person
Kakadu & Katherine Gorge Tour from Darwin: Rock Art & River Cruises Guided 4-day tour from Darwin through Kakadu and Katherine National Parks with Aboriginal rock art sites, two cultural river cruises. Next departure: 5 Apr 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.88 (67 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 2,310 per person
Katherine Gorge Cruise: 2-Hour Boat Tour from Darwin Full-day tour from Darwin to Katherine Gorge with a 2-hour NitNit Dreaming boat cruise through 70-meter cliffs, swim at Edith Falls. Fri and Sun · 06:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.76 (17 reviews) Duration: 13h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 318 per person
5-Day Kakadu Safari from Darwin: Koolpin Gorge & Jim Jim Falls 5-day 4WD safari from Darwin through Kakadu National Park featuring rock art at Ubirr, swimming at Jim Jim Falls and Gunlom Falls. Next departure: 16 Jul 2027 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,895 per person
Private Kakadu Day Tour: Ubirr Rock Art & Wildlife Cruises Private day tour of Kakadu National Park with your own guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Choose between Ubirr rock art, East Alligator River cruise. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 12h–16h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 1,700 per person
5-Day Top End Camping Tour: Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield 5-day camping tour from Darwin through Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield with guide, all meals, equipment and park entry included. Next departure: 11 May 2027 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 2,400 per person
The top 12 of 25 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield National Park & Jumping Crocodile Cruise from DarwinOur pickPickup offered | AU$ 235 per person | 11h | 4.89★ · 2,249 | Every day · No fixed time · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise from Darwin: Adelaide RiverBest value | AU$ 140 per person | 4h | 4.66★ · 62 | Mon–Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day TourPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 130 per person | 4h | 4.92★ · 605 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Kakadu National Park tour from Darwin: Wildlife and rock art | AU$ 295 per person | 12h | 4.59★ · 357 | Mon, Thu and Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Corroboree Billabong wetland cruise: 2.5-hour boat tourPickup offered | AU$ 235 per person | 8h | 4.92★ · 518 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River: Indigenous-owned tour | AU$ 55 per person | 1h | 4.57★ · 426 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Litchfield National Park Day Tour: Waterfalls & SwimmingPickup offered | AU$ 235 per person | 9h 15m | 4.19★ · 269 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Litchfield National Park tour: Waterfalls and termite mounds | AU$ 185 per person | 10h 30m | 4.82★ · 201 | Tue, Wed and Fri · 07:30 | English |
| Corroboree Billabong sunset cruise: Crocodiles and birdlife | AU$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 230 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Litchfield Park swimming tour from Darwin: Three waterfallsPickup offered | AU$ 235 per person | 10h 30m | 4.87★ · 348 | Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun · 08:00 | English, Italian |
| Darwin Wetlands & Wildlife Tour: Fogg Dam, Humpty Doo Pub, Small GroupGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | AU$ 189 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 146 | Mon and Tue · 09:00 | English |
| Corroboree Billabong Lunch Cruise: Crocodiles & Birdlife, Darwin | AU$ 115 per person | 2h 30m | 4.90★ · 72 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day Tour (AU$ 130 per person) · Private Kakadu Day Tour: Ubirr Rock Art & Wildlife Cruises (AU$ 1,700 per person) · 5-Day Top End Camping Tour: Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield (AU$ 2,400 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Darwin Wetlands & Wildlife Tour: Fogg Dam, Humpty Doo Pub, Small Group (AU$ 189 per person) · Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Meals (AU$ 285 per person) · 3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure from Darwin: Waterfalls & Rock Art (AU$ 995 per person)