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Litchfield: Private Croc Cruise & Waterfalls Day Trip Darwin
Litchfield: Private Croc Cruise & Waterfalls Day Trip Darwin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (2,234)11hYou’ll hear crocs crash into the river at dawn on your private cruise before anyone else arrives, swim in Litchfield’s waterfalls and rockholes, touch strange termite mounds, snack under shady trees, and get stories from a local guide who knows every turn of the road.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 235View ›
Adelaide River: Jumping Crocodile Cruise & Wildlife Sighting
Adelaide River: Jumping Crocodile Cruise & Wildlife Sighting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,107)1h–1h 10mYou’ll feel your heart race as wild crocodiles leap right beside your boat on this Adelaide River cruise. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), you’ll spot native birds like sea eagles and magpie geese while gliding through wetlands in small groups. It’s raw, real Northern Territory energy — you might even find yourself grinning at how close you get.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromAU$ 60View ›
Darwin Sunset Cruise: 3-Hour Dinner & Sparkling Wine
Darwin Sunset Cruise: 3-Hour Dinner & Sparkling Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (1,055)3hYou board at 4:45pm, settle into a seat on the 50-foot catamaran, and spend three hours watching the sunset over Darwin Harbour while a crew brings you seven courses of tapas and keeps your glass of sparkling wine full. No planning required once you arrive — the boat departs at 5pm, the food comes continuously, and you leave when the sun has finished setting. Bring a light layer if the evening cools down.Is it for me?Book this if you want a complete evening sorted without arranging a restaurant reservation or worrying about timing — the boat leaves at 5pm, the food and wine are built into the price, and you're back on shore by 8pm.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −49%fromAU$ 189View ›
Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: 2.5-hour Harbour Tour & Dinner
Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise: 2.5-hour Harbour Tour & Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (829)2h 30mA 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise on Cape Adieu around Darwin Harbour, with a four-course meal and full bar included. The boat passes Parliament House, Cullen Bay, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and Mindil Beach as it circles the shoreline. A live English-speaking guide is aboard; children are welcome from age 5. Dietary requirements and mobility needs must be advised at booking.Is it for me?Dinner unfolds as you glide past Darwin Harbour's landmarks—no restaurant reservation or separate transport needed, just views that rival the meal itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 189View ›
Kakadu Day Tour: Rock Art and Wetland Cruise
Kakadu Day Tour: Rock Art and Wetland Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (813)14hA full-day guided tour of Kakadu National Park departing from Darwin, with hotel pickup included, visits ancient Indigenous rock art at Ubirr or Nourlangie (depending on season), a 1 hour 45 minute cultural cruise on the East Alligator River, and lunch. Your professional guide interprets the artworks and shares knowledge of the land and its people throughout the day. The itinerary changes between dry and wet seasons: dry season includes Ubirr and the Guluyambi cruise; wet season substitutes Nourlangie Rock and the Yellow Waters cruise.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Darwin without a car or staying at a hotel outside the city center, this tour removes the logistics of getting to Kakadu and navigating the park—the guide handles the route, the timing and the interpretation, so you step out of the vehicle already oriented to what you're seeing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAU$ 340View ›
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise: Two & Three Gorge Tours with Guide
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise: Two & Three Gorge Tours with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (742)2hYou’ll drift through Nitmiluk Gorge by boat with a local guide sharing Jawoyn stories, step off for a short walk between gorges (with ancient rock art), and maybe cool off with a swim if you choose the three-gorge cruise. Expect sandstone cliffs, wildlife sounds, and moments that stay with you long after you leave.Travelers' pickKids −26%fromAU$ 139View ›
Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs: Sunset, Walks & BBQ
Uluru Day Trip from Alice Springs: Sunset, Walks & BBQ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (659)18hA full-day guided tour from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park includes pickup, two guided walks (Mala Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole), the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and sunset with sparkling wine and BBQ dinner. The tour runs 18 hours and covers the main sacred sites with an accredited guide who shares Dreamtime stories and local knowledge. From April 1, 2026, the national park pass ($38) is not included and must be purchased separately before the tour.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying at Ayers Rock Resort—the tour ends there after sunset instead of returning to Alice Springs, saving you the drive back.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −42%fromAU$ 407View ›
Kakadu Yellow Water Cruise: Wildlife, Wetlands & Local Guide
Kakadu Yellow Water Cruise: Wildlife, Wetlands & Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (646)1h 30m–2hYou’ll glide through Kakadu’s Yellow Water wetlands with a local guide who shares stories as you spot crocodiles, rare birds, and shifting colors in the early morning or late afternoon light. Listen to gentle commentary while taking in vast landscapes and wildlife close-ups — all at an unhurried pace that lets you breathe it in.Travelers' pickKids −28%fromAU$ 105View ›
Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day Tour
Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise: Half-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (588)4hA half-day jumping crocodile and wildlife tour on the Adelaide River combines a boat cruise to watch wild saltwater crocodiles breach the water with a drive through Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, home to over 200 bird species, reptiles and buffalos. The tour includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle with open windows for photography, Fogg Dam admission, and a stop at the iconic Humpty Doo Hotel. A local guide narrates throughout, and the whole day runs 4 hours.Is it for me?The 4-hour pace means you're on the move between stops without long waits, so the morning stays tight and leaves your afternoon free. Book this if you want the crocodile leap and the bird-filled wetland in a single outing without a full-day commitment.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromAU$ 130View ›
Corroboree Billabong wetland cruise: 2.5-hour boat tour
Corroboree Billabong wetland cruise: 2.5-hour boat tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (518)8hA full-day wetland tour from Darwin visits Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre before a 2.5-hour boat cruise through Corroboree Billabong, where you watch saltwater crocodiles and dozens of bird species in their natural habitat. The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup, an experienced guide, lunch and cold water throughout the day; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this for a first or last full day in Darwin when you want to see the wetlands' wildlife without arranging transport or a guide yourself—the eight-hour structure means you move through three different vantage points (the reserve, the visitor centre, the boat) instead of staying in one spot, and the open-air vessel gets you close enough to photograph crocodiles and birds without missing what the guide is explaining.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromAU$ 235View ›
Uluru: Segway Base Tour & Sunrise Breakfast
Uluru: Segway Base Tour & Sunrise Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (499)5hYou start before sunrise with breakfast, learn to ride a Segway, then glide around Uluru's complete base while your guide explains the geology, nature, and Anangu culture. A guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole and Aboriginal rock art follows. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole day wraps by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover more of Uluru's base than a walking tour allows and prefer moving through the landscape rather than viewing it from a platform — the Segway does the distance work, which is what makes a full circuit possible in one morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 259View ›
Litchfield: Top End Safari Camp Day Tour with Helicopter & Croc Pool
Litchfield: Top End Safari Camp Day Tour with Helicopter & Croc Pool★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (459)7hYou’ll ride a helicopter over Litchfield’s vast floodplains, skim across channels by airboat spotting crocodiles, cruise Sweets Lagoon for birdwatching and BBQ lunch, then swim face-to-face (but safe) with a saltwater croc before watching an expert feeding demo. It’s wild, unpredictable fun—the kind that leaves you smiling at mud on your shoes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 595View ›
Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise: Full 12km trail with breakfast
Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise: Full 12km trail with breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (458)6hThe full Uluru base walk is a 6-hour guided tour around the 12-kilometre trail at the foot of the monolith, starting before sunrise in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Your guide shares the Tjukurpa stories of Kuniya and Liru and other Aboriginal creation narratives tied to the rock, points out waterholes and ancient rock art sites, and explains Uluru's cultural significance to the Anangu people. Hotel pickup and drop-off, an outback picnic breakfast carried in a supplied satchel, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the guide speaks English and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Small groups suit travelers who want to ask questions and linger at the rock art and waterholes without being rushed through a fixed schedule. The full 12-kilometre base trail is for walkers with at least moderate fitness; if you prefer a shorter route or a vehicle-based tour, other Uluru options exist.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 249View ›
Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight MacDonnell Ranges
Alice Springs Hot Air Balloon Flight MacDonnell Ranges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (454)4hAn early morning hot air balloon flight over Alice Springs takes you aloft at sunrise to drift above the outback desert and spot native wildlife, with views of the MacDonnell Ranges stretching across the horizon. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you choose between a 30 or 60-minute flight. Light refreshments with sparkling wine and fruit juice are served at the landing site after you touch down.Is it for me?Book the 30-minute flight if you want the sunrise and the outback from the air without a long commitment; choose the 60-minute option if you have the morning and want to drift longer over the landscape and spot more wildlife.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 386View ›
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River: Indigenous-owned tour
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River: Indigenous-owned tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (417)1hA one-hour jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River with a live English-speaking guide who teaches the ecology and behaviour of saltwater crocodiles and the river's other inhabitants. The boat is purpose-built for the experience, and the operation is Indigenous-owned with an Animal Ethics Policy endorsed by NT Parks & Wildlife, prioritizing the safety of passengers and animals alike.Is it for me?Most jumping crocodile cruises on the Adelaide River are commercial operations; this one is Indigenous-owned and holds the first Animal Ethics Policy endorsed by NT Parks & Wildlife, so the guide's focus is ecology and animal welfare alongside the experience itself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromAU$ 55View ›
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Uluru with Rim Walk & Breakfast
Kings Canyon Day Trip from Uluru with Rim Walk & Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (404)13hYou’ll start your day early with hotel pickup from Ayers Rock Resort and breakfast at a real working cattle station before heading out for either the full Kings Canyon Rim Walk or an easier stroll along the creek bed. There’s time for lunch and even a swim before heading back toward Uluru — expect quiet moments, big skies, and stories you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%fromAU$ 345View ›
Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip & Gorge Swims
Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip & Gorge Swims★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (371)10hYou visit five gorges and waterholes across the West MacDonnell Ranges in a single day, with hotel pickup, morning tea, a bushman's lunch, and the option to swim. Your guide handles the route and commentary while you walk at a moderate pace between stops. The only thing you arrange separately is your NT Parks Pass, which you'll need before departure.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see the main West MacDonnell Ranges gorges and waterholes in one day without arranging their own transport, park passes, or timing — the fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you move through five stops at a pace that leaves time to walk and look without rushing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −32%fromAU$ 254View ›
Kakadu & Ubirr: Crocodile Cruise, Rock Art & Wildlife Day Trip
Kakadu & Ubirr: Crocodile Cruise, Rock Art & Wildlife Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (356)12hYou’ll ride out from Darwin into Kakadu’s wild heart—watching saltwater crocodiles leap on a river cruise (if you’re brave), walking beneath ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr, and soaking up stories from your local guide. Expect wildlife everywhere and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 295View ›
3-Night Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Tour
3-Night Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (347)4dA 3-night guided camping tour of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in Australia's Red Centre, starting and ending in Yulara near the airport. You hike between Kata Tjuta's 36 domes, walk the full base of Uluru at sunrise with cultural commentary, trek Kings Canyon's rim past the Lost City and Garden of Eden, and camp in powered eco tents each night. A multilingual audio guide, all transport, meals and entry are included; children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Ayers Rock Airport and want to cover Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon in one trip—starting in Yulara means minimal transfer time and you'll catch both sunrise and sunset at Uluru.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 1,195View ›
Litchfield Park swimming tour from Darwin: Three waterfalls
Litchfield Park swimming tour from Darwin: Three waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (332)10h 30mA full-day guided tour from Darwin explores Litchfield National Park with swimming stops at three natural spring-fed waterfalls (Wangi, Florence and Buley Rock), visits to the Magnetic Termite Mounds and Cathedral Mount, and a seasonal stop at Berry Springs. The tour runs 10.5 hours with pickup from Darwin at 8am, includes park entry, lunch, fresh fruit and snacks, and travels in an air-conditioned van with a certified local guide; groups stay under 12 people.Is it for me?Book this if you're spending a full day in Darwin and want multiple swimming stops at Litchfield's waterholes plus termite mounds and forest walks—the small group van departs at 8am with hotel pickup, so you're not coordinating separate transport or timing between sites.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 220View ›
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