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Arnhem Land rock art tour from Darwin: Local indigenous guides
Arnhem Land rock art tour from Darwin: Local indigenous guides★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (84)1dA full-day rock art and culture tour from Darwin into Arnhem Land, guided by local indigenous people who interpret the ancient paintings at Injalak Hill and the landscape around them. Hotel pickup is included, as are morning tea and lunch. The terrain is uneven and requires agility, but the pace is leisurely and no athletic fitness is needed.Is it for me?A full day away from Darwin means you leave before sunrise and return in the late afternoon, so this tour takes up most of your day. The terrain demands agility and the pace is unhurried—you're there to talk with your guide and absorb the landscape and rock art, not to cover ground quickly. Book this if you want to spend time with someone whose culture and family history are written into the paintings you're seeing.Instant confirmationKids −28%fromAU$ 385View ›
West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs: Four gorges
West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs: Four gorges★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (84)10hA guided day trip from Alice Springs into the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) takes you to Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Simpsons Gap with a local guide, morning tea, lunch and entry fees included. The tour runs 10 hours with guided bush walks of 3–4 km across the day, subject to fitness level; children are welcome from age 6. A minimum moderate fitness level is required to complete the walks, and the itinerary may shift seasonally if park closures or swimming restrictions apply.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided day through multiple West MacDonnell Ranges sites with walks totaling 3–4 km; choose it over self-driving if you prefer someone else navigating between Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Ellery Creek while you focus on the landscape and wildlife.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 220View ›
3-Day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Tour from Alice Springs
3-Day Uluru-Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Tour from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (83)3dA 3-day guided tour from Alice Springs takes you through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kings Canyon with two nights at exclusive outback campsites, an accredited guide, national park entry, and bush walks ranging from 6–8 km. You choose between a safari tent with bed linen or a traditional swag (canvas-covered bedroll). The tour includes a base walk around Uluru, a sunrise at the rock, either the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge walk at Kata Tjuta, and the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon, with return to Alice Springs or optional shuttle to Yulara by late afternoon on day three.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with moderate to advanced fitness demands and want to walk the base of Uluru, see Kata Tjuta's rock formations, and hike the Rim Walk above Kings Canyon—all in one trip. The two-night campsite stays and shared meal preparation are part of how the tour connects small groups; if you prefer hotels and restaurant meals, a different itinerary may suit you better. Children from age 8 can join with an adult; younger children are not suitable due to safety and fitness requirements.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-6%fromAU$ 796View ›
Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin Harbour
Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin Harbour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (82)1h 30mHoney Ryder Sunrise is a 90-minute guided jet ski tour in Darwin Harbour where you pilot your own ski along the tropical coastline at dawn. The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, life jacket, sunscreen, bottled water and refreshments on the water. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?You pilot your own jet ski the entire time, which means you're steering and controlling the speed yourself — not riding as a passenger or watching from a boat. This suits anyone who wants to be the one making the ski move, not just along for the ride.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromAU$ 279View ›
Jet Ski Darwin Harbour WWII Shipwrecks: 1-Hour Tour
Jet Ski Darwin Harbour WWII Shipwrecks: 1-Hour Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (80)1hA 1-hour jet ski tour of WWII shipwrecks in Darwin Harbour, where you pilot your own machine past the sites of Japanese bombing runs in 1942 and fishing vessels buried by Cyclone Tracey in 1974. A professional guide rides alongside, sharing the history of the sunken warships and the seabed below. Minimum age is 16; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?The one-hour ride is steady-paced, so you're not racing across the harbour — you're moving slowly enough to absorb the guide's history of each wreck site. Book this if you want to pilot your own machine and learn the stories of the wrecks as you pass them, rather than watch from a larger boat.Free cancellationfromAU$ 189View ›
Alice Springs: School of the Air Tour & Live Lesson Ticket
Alice Springs: School of the Air Tour & Live Lesson Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (75)30m–1hYou’ll step into Alice Springs’ School of the Air Visitor Centre and get a close-up look at how remote education works across the Outback. Watch a live or recorded lesson as it happens, hear stories from guides who know these families, and see memorabilia that brings decades of distance learning to life. It’s unexpectedly personal — you might leave thinking about those voices long after.Free cancellationBest valueKids −17%fromAU$ 17View ›
Corroboree Billabong Lunch Cruise: Crocodiles & Birdlife, Darwin
Corroboree Billabong Lunch Cruise: Crocodiles & Birdlife, Darwin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (71)2h 30mCorroboree Billabong is a 2.5-hour guided wetlands cruise departing 90 minutes from Darwin on the way to Kakadu National Park. The boat meanders through interconnecting channels of the billabong to view crocodiles and birdlife, with lunch served on board at a location chosen for wildlife activity that day. You bring your own transport to the departure point; the guide is English-speaking and the meal includes cold meats, salad, bread and iced water.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour duration means you can spend a full afternoon on the water without committing your entire day—it fits between an early morning in Darwin and a late drive toward Kakadu, or stands alone as a half-day excursion if you're based nearby. The longer timeframe also lets the guide move beyond the main channels into quieter sections where wildlife is more concentrated, rather than staying in the busier areas closer to the departure point.Free cancellationKids −39%fromAU$ 115View ›
Uluru & Kings Canyon 4-Day Hiking Tour from Alice Springs
Uluru & Kings Canyon 4-Day Hiking Tour from Alice Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (71)4dA 4-day guided tour from Alice Springs through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges, with three nights at permanent outback campsites and an accredited driver-guide leading walks of up to 10–12 km. The tour includes national park passes, meals prepared communally at camp, and your choice of twin-share safari tent or traditional bush swag. Children from age 8 are welcome; a moderate to advanced fitness level is required for the walks.Is it for me?Book the twin-share safari tent if you want a structured camp setup with linen provided; choose the bush swag for a more immersive outback experience. Either way, the four-day span lets you move through four distinct landscapes—Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell—without the pace of a rushed loop, and the remote campsites mean you're stargazing far from any light pollution.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 1,216View ›
3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Expedition: Wildlife & Rock Art
3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Expedition: Wildlife & Rock Art★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (65)3dA 3-day 4WD expedition through Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks from Darwin combines wildlife spotting, Aboriginal cultural sites, and swimming in remote gorges and waterfalls. You travel with an expert local guide, stay in safari tents in the outback, and eat all meals provided. The tour balances hiking, water entry and early starts with time to absorb the landscape; it's built for travelers with moderate fitness who want immersion over comfort.Is it for me?The tour runs early starts and full days of hiking, swimming and 4WD travel, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who are ready to move between sites and enter water regularly. If you prefer a slower pace or want to avoid early mornings and physical activity, a shorter day trip to one park would fit better.Free cancellationfromAU$ 995View ›
3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure from Darwin: Waterfalls & Rock Art
3 Day 4WD Kakadu Adventure from Darwin: Waterfalls & Rock Art★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (55)3dA 3-day small-group 4WD tour of Kakadu National Park departing from Darwin, with a live guide in English, taking you through wildlife cruises, ancient rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock, swims at Jim Jim Falls and Gunlom Falls, and nights at an exclusive safari camp. Pickup from your Darwin accommodation, all meals, and park entry are included; children from age 8 are welcome, and the itinerary is built around moderate physical fitness.Is it for me?Three days is long enough to move between the major rock art sites, waterfalls, and wildlife spots without rushing the swims and hikes, but short enough to fit into a Darwin stopover. The fixed itinerary and included meals mean you're not building the day yourself—the guide handles the timing and the route holds together.Free cancellationfromAU$ 995View ›
Alice Springs to Uluru: 5-Hour Coach Transfer with Pickup
Alice Springs to Uluru: 5-Hour Coach Transfer with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (48)6hYou get picked up from your Alice Springs hotel early morning, ride five hours in an air-conditioned coach with an onboard toilet, stop once at Erldunda Roadhouse to buy food, and arrive at Ayers Rock Resort by early afternoon. The driver provides commentary along the way, and you skip the stress of driving the red centre highway yourself on your first day in the outback.Is it for me?Book this if you've just arrived in Alice Springs and don't want to drive five hours through the outback on unfamiliar roads — the fixed pickup time and arrival window mean you can plan the rest of your day around it, and the stop at Erldunda Roadhouse breaks up the drive without adding stress.Instant confirmationKids −34%fromAU$ 264View ›
5-Day Kakadu & Katherine Gorge 4WD Safari: Rock Art & Waterfalls
5-Day Kakadu & Katherine Gorge 4WD Safari: Rock Art & Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (47)5dThis 5-day 4WD camping tour departs Darwin and travels through Kakadu National Park, Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) and Litchfield National Park with an accredited outback guide, staying at private safari campsites and visiting Aboriginal rock art sites, waterfalls and wetlands. The tour includes all park entry fees, guided walks up to 3km daily, accommodation in permanent tents or swags, and meals prepared communally at camp. Moderate to advanced fitness is required for walks graded 2–6, and travelers over 70 need a doctor's certificate. Children from age 8 can join if accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to camp in the bush and move through three national parks on foot and by 4WD, swimming at waterfalls and viewing rock art with a guide who knows the landscape and the stories. The small group and communal camp setup mean you travel with the same people for five days and help prepare meals together—it's built for travelers who want immersion in the outback, not a coach-window experience. Moderate to advanced fitness is essential; the walks are steep and rocky, and the 4WD truck rides are long.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromAU$ 1,865View ›
Uluru helicopter flight: 15-minute scenic tour with live guide
Uluru helicopter flight: 15-minute scenic tour with live guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (22)45mA 15-minute helicopter flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta in Australia's Northern Territory, departing from Ayers Rock Resort with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, and headsets so you hear the commentary clearly over the rotor noise. The flight circles the monolith and the surrounding desert landscape, showing you the scale and isolation of the rock that walking around it alone cannot convey.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based at Ayers Rock Resort and prefer a guided flight with hotel pickup included, rather than self-driving to the airfield.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 230View ›
5-Day Kakadu Safari from Darwin: Koolpin Gorge & Jim Jim Falls
5-Day Kakadu Safari from Darwin: Koolpin Gorge & Jim Jim Falls★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)5dA 5-day 4WD safari from Darwin into Kakadu National Park with a guide, camp accommodation and all park fees included. You visit Ubirr to learn the rock art from your guide, swim in plunge pools at Jim Jim Falls, Maguk and Gunlom Falls, take a sunset cruise on Yellow Waters to spot crocodiles and birdlife, and spend a full day in Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge)—a special permit area restricted to 40 people daily that only this operator runs regularly. The tour requires a high level of fitness; minimum age is 12 years.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Darwin without a car and want access to Koolpin Gorge—it requires a special permit and this operator handles both the authorization and your transport from accommodation, so you skip the logistics of getting there yourself.Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,895View ›
Darwin Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer up to 15 Passengers
Darwin Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer up to 15 Passengers★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (1)25mYou get picked up by name at arrivals, skip the taxi queue, and ride in a private air-conditioned vehicle straight to your Darwin hotel. The driver tracks your flight so they're ready when you land, handles your luggage, and charges a fixed price with no hidden fees. Groups up to 15 travel in one car, and specialized seats for infants are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your Darwin hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup are what make the first hour of your trip stress-free.Free cancellationfromAU$ 138View ›
Darwin Hotels to Airport: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking
Darwin Hotels to Airport: Private Transfer with Flight Tracking25mYou get picked up at your Darwin hotel at a time you choose, travel in a clean air-conditioned car with a driver who tracks your flight, and arrive at DRW departures without arranging anything else. Luggage help and specialized seats for children are included. The price is fixed and transparent before you book.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving Darwin and want to skip arranging a taxi or ride-share — the fixed price, confirmed pickup time, and flight tracking mean you can focus on packing instead of transport logistics.Free cancellationfromAU$ 138View ›
Darwin Cruise Port to Airport: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
Darwin Cruise Port to Airport: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking30mYour driver meets you at Darwin Cruise Port with a nameplate, tracks your flight arrival, and drives you directly to Darwin Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You skip the taxi queue and the shared shuttle wait, pay one fixed price with no hidden charges, and arrive at the terminal without extra stops. Luggage help and professional English-speaking service are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and shared shuttle wait at Darwin Cruise Port — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you're not negotiating fare or timing yourself, and the driver handles luggage so you can walk straight to check-in.Free cancellationfromAU$ 118View ›
Darwin Airport to Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Nameplate
Darwin Airport to Cruise Port: Private Transfer & Nameplate30mYou get picked up at Darwin Airport by a named driver holding a nameplate, travel in an air-conditioned private vehicle with your luggage handled, and arrive at the cruise port without arranging transport or waiting in shared shuttle lines. The driver's number reaches you the day before, and the fixed price includes all fees — no surprises at drop-off.Is it for me?Book this if you're flying into Darwin for a cruise and want to skip the taxi queue and shuttle waits — the fixed price and named driver mean you know exactly what you're paying and who's collecting you, which takes the guesswork out of getting to the port on time.Free cancellationfromAU$ 118View ›
Darwin Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking
Darwin Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Flight Tracking50mYou get picked up from arrivals with a nameplate, tracked flight arrival, and a direct route to your Darwin hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The return transfer departs at your chosen time. No queues, no shared shuttles, no negotiation — the price is fixed and includes door-to-door service for up to 15 passengers.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip airport queues and taxi negotiations — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup mean you arrive rested and leave on time, without arranging transport twice.Free cancellationfromAU$ 275View ›
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