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Top Things to Do in Northern Territory

We compared all 79 experiences in Northern Territory so you can choose in minutes — real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Katherine Outback Experience: Live Horse & Dog Show Ticket
Katherine Outback Experience: Live Horse & Dog Show Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (325)2hYou’ll step straight into real outback life at Katherine: watch live horse training up close, meet clever working dogs (and their quirks), and hear bush stories set to music by Tom Curtain himself. It’s dusty, honest fun that leaves you thinking about trust—between people and animals—long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 84View ›
Darwin WWII Bombing Tour & Aviation Museum with Local Guide
Darwin WWII Bombing Tour & Aviation Museum with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (316)4hYou spend a few hours with a local guide who shares family stories from Darwin's 1942 bombing while you move through the city and the Darwin Aviation Museum, seeing aircraft from Australian war conflicts. Entry fees, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide's knowledge are all included—you just show up and listen.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Darwin's World War II history through someone who actually knows the families and the stories—the local guide is what turns a museum visit into something you'll remember.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −51%fromAU$ 145View ›
Darwin: Royal Flying Doctor Service & 1942 Bombing Museum
Darwin: Royal Flying Doctor Service & 1942 Bombing Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (285)2hYou board a real RFDS aircraft and walk through two pivotal moments in Northern Territory history — the founding of Australia's flying doctor service in 1939 and the bombing of Darwin in 1942 — using hologram cinema and the actual plane that carried patients across the outback. The facility is indoors, fully accessible, and includes an introductory overview before you explore at your own pace.Is it for me?This works well if you want to understand two defining moments in Northern Territory history without a guided tour — the self-guided format lets you move at your own pace, and the hologram cinema and actual aircraft do the storytelling for you.Free cancellationBest valueKids −40%fromAU$ 30View ›
Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Swimming
Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Swimming★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (269)10hThis guided day tour from Darwin visits Litchfield National Park and Berry Springs with a maximum of 11 passengers, departing at 8am and returning around 5:30pm. The itinerary includes five waterfall stops — Wangi Falls, Cascades, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls and Buley Rockhole — with swimming at each, short hikes between them, and a picnic lunch at Tolmer Falls lookout. Pickup from your Darwin accommodation is included, as is an air-conditioned vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, coffee and tea, pool noodles for the water, and seasonal fruit and biscuits. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available on request.Is it for me?The small group cap of 11 keeps the waterfall stops from turning into crowded tourist queues, and the relaxed timeframe means you're not rushing between swims — you can actually spend time in the water and on the hikes instead of just ticking boxes. Book this if you want to move at a pace that lets you appreciate the park rather than chase the itinerary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 220View ›
Kata Tjuta Sunrise Tour with Walpa Gorge Walk, 5 Hours
Kata Tjuta Sunrise Tour with Walpa Gorge Walk, 5 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (253)5hA 5-hour small-group tour of Kata Tjuta and Walpa Gorge starting before sunrise, with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and a light outback breakfast included. The group stays under 15 participants, which keeps the pace intimate and the guide's commentary audible. You travel 40km through the park, watch the 36 rock formations change color as the sun rises, then walk into Walpa Gorge to hear the guide explain how the landscape formed over geological time.Is it for me?The English-language guide means the commentary reaches you clearly, which matters in a small group where the guide is talking to 10 or 14 people instead of 40 — you hear the explanation of how the rock formations came to be, not fragments of it. Book this one if you want the sunrise and the gorge walk without the crowd noise that usually comes with them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 249View ›
Nitmiluk Gorge: Sunset Dinner Cruise & Candlelight Meal
Nitmiluk Gorge: Sunset Dinner Cruise & Candlelight Meal★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (246)3h 30mYou’ll drift through Nitmiluk Gorge as sunset colors melt across ancient sandstone, hear stories from your local guide about Jawoyn culture, and share a candlelit three-course meal cooked right on board—with sparkling wine in hand. Expect laughter around shared tables and moments when you’ll just sit back and let it all soak in.Travelers' pickKids −26%fromAU$ 269View ›
Corroboree Billabong: Sunset Wetland Cruise & Crocodile Watching
Corroboree Billabong: Sunset Wetland Cruise & Crocodile Watching★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (229)2hYou’ll glide through Corroboree Billabong at sunset, watching saltwater crocodiles slip past your boat while local guides share stories about Mary River Wetlands wildlife. Spot rare birds in shifting golden light and feel that hush as day turns to night — it’s those small moments that stay with you long after you’re back on dry land.Free cancellationKids −39%fromAU$ 99View ›
Uluru Sunrise Tour & Outback Breakfast from Ayers Rock
Uluru Sunrise Tour & Outback Breakfast from Ayers Rock★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (219)3hYou’ll watch sunrise spill over Uluru with hot coffee in hand, hear Dreamtime stories from your local guide at Mutitjulu Waterhole, spot ancient rock art up close, and circle Uluru’s massive base before heading back for a late breakfast. There’s something grounding about starting your day like this — it stays with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 189View ›
Uluru: Segway Tour, Mutitjulu Waterhole & Mala Walk Pickup
Uluru: Segway Tour, Mutitjulu Waterhole & Mala Walk Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (212)4h–5hYou’ll ride a Segway along Uluru’s massive base with a local guide, visit Mutitjulu waterhole to see ancient Aboriginal rock art up close, walk through old caves on the Mala Walk, and maybe end your day sipping sparkling wine as Uluru changes color at sunset. It’s more than sightseeing — it sticks with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 219View ›
Uluru: Base Walk, Sunset & Optional Outback BBQ Dinner
Uluru: Base Walk, Sunset & Optional Outback BBQ Dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (211)5hYou’ll start your day trip from Yulara with hotel pickup and a local guide leading you around Uluru’s base, sharing ancient Anangu stories and showing you hidden rock art near Mutitjulu Waterhole. As sunset paints Uluru in wild colors, enjoy sparkling wine and snacks — or stay for an Outback BBQ dinner under desert stars if you want that extra bit of magic.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −29%fromAU$ 199View ›
Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Meals
Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin: Waterfalls & Meals★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (211)9h–11hA small group day tour of Litchfield from Darwin with a guide, park entry, snorkeling gear and home-cooked meals included. The itinerary shifts on the day to chase the best light and avoid crowds; you swim in natural spring pools, walk forest paths and eat fresh salads and homemade biscuits prepared by the operator. Groups stay under 14 people.Is it for me?The nine to eleven hour commitment leaves you free for a late dinner or a quiet evening back in Darwin, so it suits a first day in the region or a break between other plans. The small group size and flexible itinerary work best if you're comfortable with the guide adjusting stops on the day rather than following a fixed schedule.Travelers' pickLikely to sell outTop ratedfromAU$ 285View ›
Uluru: Small Group Sunset Tour with Walks & Sparkling Wine
Uluru: Small Group Sunset Tour with Walks & Sparkling Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (209)5hYou’ll walk ancient paths around Uluru with a local guide, listen to stories by Kantju Gorge, see centuries-old rock art near Mutitjulu Waterhole, then sip sparkling wine as the sun sets over the desert dunes — all with hotel pickup included. That last hush before night falls? You’ll remember it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 249View ›
Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (198)3dYou’ll step into Australia’s Red Centre with local guides who know every story and shortcut. Watch Uluru shift colors at sunset, walk Kata Tjuta’s domes, sleep under stars near Kings Canyon, and share meals by firelight. The moments are quieter than you expect — and they linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 995View ›
Litchfield National Park tour: Waterfalls and termite mounds
Litchfield National Park tour: Waterfalls and termite mounds★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (197)10h 30mA full-day tour from Darwin into Litchfield National Park with an accredited guide, visiting cascading waterfalls, swimming holes, and the famous magnetic termite mounds; you choose between a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River or a wetlands visit to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs 10.5 hours with stops for walking tracks and swimming in shallow pools.Is it for me?Book the crocodile cruise if you want to see saltwater crocodiles breach; choose the wetlands option if you're a keen bird-watcher seeking rare species in their habitat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 185View ›
Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air: Yellow Water Cruise
Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air: Yellow Water Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (182)7h 30mA day trip from Darwin to Kakadu National Park combining scenic flight, Yellow Water River Cruise, lunch and cultural visit, departing and returning the same day. Over 2 hours aloft takes in the Arafura Coast, floodplains, Arnhem Land Plateau and seasonal waterfalls, with guaranteed window seats and live guide commentary throughout. Lunch and drinks are included; check in 30 minutes before departure.Is it for me?The early start and 30-minute check-in window mean you need to be at the departure point on time; the flight itself is smooth and the day moves at a steady pace with built-in rest between activities, so it suits travelers who want to see Kakadu without committing to an overnight stay or a long drive.Travelers' pickfromAU$ 929View ›
Uluru: Sunset Viewing Tour with Sparkling Wine & Pickup
Uluru: Sunset Viewing Tour with Sparkling Wine & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (180)2hYou’ll watch Uluru glow and shift colors as the sun sets, glass of sparkling wine in hand and local snacks nearby. With a small group and hotel pickup included, you’ll get time for photos, stories from your guide, and space to just take it all in — even if words don’t quite do it justice.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 115View ›
Darwin: Casino Royale Jet Ski Tour & Mindil Beach Spin
Darwin: Casino Royale Jet Ski Tour & Mindil Beach Spin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (172)1hYou’ll feel adrenaline kick in as you jet ski across Darwin Harbour with a local guide leading the way. Cruise past Mindil Beach Casino, spot marine life if you’re lucky, and spin around the sandbar before heading back—sun on your skin, salt in your hair, grinning like an idiot.Free cancellationfromAU$ 189View ›
Uluru: Guided Base Walk, Sacred Sites & Breakfast Pickup
Uluru: Guided Base Walk, Sacred Sites & Breakfast Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (167)4h 30mYou’ll start before sunrise with breakfast near Uluru’s base, then circle 10.5 km with a local guide who shares stories, sacred sites, and Aboriginal rock art along the way. Feel the hush of Kantju Gorge waterfall after rain and end where you began—tired but changed by desert light.Free cancellation-15%Kids −29%fromAU$ 186View ›
Uluru & Kata Tjuta: Helicopter Flight with Resort Pickup
Uluru & Kata Tjuta: Helicopter Flight with Resort Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (163)1hYou’ll hear local stories as you fly above Uluru and Kata Tjuta on this 25-minute helicopter tour from Ayers Rock Resort. With hotel pickup included, you get sweeping views, live commentary from your pilot, and time to take it all in—plus that odd hush you only get high above the Outback.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 370View ›
Sunset Jet Ski Tour Darwin: Golden Eye Harbour Experience
Sunset Jet Ski Tour Darwin: Golden Eye Harbour Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (158)1h 30mThe Golden Eye Sunset Jet Ski Tour is a 90-minute guided jet ski experience on Darwin Harbour departing at 5:15pm, where you ride the Magic Mile route from Mindil Beach to East Point and watch the sun set over the water from a jet ski. You ride double with a companion on one ski; the tour includes sunscreen, life jackets, bottled water, soda and refreshments, with an English-speaking guide leading groups of at least two riders. Minimum age is 16 and moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to photograph Darwin's sunset from the water instead of the shore—the jet ski puts you in the middle of the harbour during golden hour, and you ride double so you can share the moment with someone. The 5:15pm departure is timed to catch the light at its peak, which is what makes the Magic Mile route worth the ride.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 279View ›
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