Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Northern Territory

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Northern Territory for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Uluru Private Tour Aboriginal guided option

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park led by guides with deep regional knowledge, available at sunrise or sunset. You'll navigate rock formations, waterholes and ancient art sites across the park. Optional: bring an Anangu guide to deepen your understanding of the land's cultural significance and storytelling. The operation is Australian-owned and works directly with the local Aboriginal community.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100
Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class
★ 5.0 (15)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class

Paint the MacDonnell Ranges as they shift through gold and crimson at Simpsons Gap, just outside Alice Springs. This four-hour workshop teaches watercolour fundamentals through guided exercises that build confidence without demanding prior experience. You'll work outdoors with real landscapes unfolding before you, using provided materials and transport included. Ideal for anyone wanting to capture light and colour rather than perfect technique.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
Guided Kakadu Day Tour
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Guided Kakadu Day Tour

A 12–14 hour sweep through [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) departing Darwin, taking in rock art galleries at Ubirr, crocodile-laden river crossings, and a guided cultural cruise on the East Alligator River with Indigenous interpreters. The route threads through wetlands and river systems—Adelaide, Mary, South Alligator—with morning tea, lunch at Cahills Crossing, and a stop at Marrawudi Gallery to see contemporary work by local artists. Return to Darwin by early evening.

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $495
Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam
★ 5.0 (8)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Kakadu Day Tour-Yellow Water-Nourlangie-Ubirr-Cahills-Fogg Dam

A full-day private tour of [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) departing from Darwin, visiting Yellow Water wetlands, Aboriginal rock art sites at Nourlangie and Ubirr, Fogg Dam, and Cahills Crossing over 13–15 hours. You'll see ancient rock galleries, panoramic escarpment views, and wetland wildlife before finishing with dinner at Humpty Doo Pub. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages included throughout.

13 hours – 15 hoursfrom AUD $1900
Historical Alice Tour
★ 5.0 (8)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Historical Alice Tour

This 4.5-hour guided tour traces Alice Springs from its frontier origins through to its present-day character as the outback's nerve centre. Beginning with accommodation pickup, you'll visit key historical landmarks that shaped Mparntwe (the Arrernte name) and understand how the town evolved from its early Stuart settlement days. Your guide unpacks the stories behind the buildings and sites that anchored development across the red centre, with afternoon tea included and all entry fees covered.

4h 30mfrom AUD $189
Sunrise Uluru Private Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sunrise Uluru Private Tour

A four-hour private tour of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park guided by long-time regional residents who work closely with the local Aboriginal community. Watch the rock face shift colour at sunrise whilst learning the cultural narratives embedded in the landscape. Your guide shares knowledge of waterholes, ancient rock art sites, and the spiritual significance of the formations. The flexibility of a private tour means you set the pace and focus on what interests you most.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1100
West MacDonnell Ranges Tour from Alice Springs
★ 5.0 (5)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges Tour from Alice Springs

A full-day exploration of the West MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs, covering roughly 100 km of Central Australia's red-rock country. You'll walk through gorges and waterholes, visit sites of Aboriginal significance, spot rock wallabies and other native fauna, and swim in natural pools. The 10.5-hour itinerary includes three to four kilometres of guided walking tailored to your fitness, lunch, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle led by a knowledgeable local driver.

10h 30mfrom AUD $192
Private Day Tour Kakadu
★ 5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Private Day Tour Kakadu

A customised day exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) across 12–16 hours in a small private vehicle. You'll cruise billabongs and river systems spotting saltwater crocodiles, visit Fogg Dam's wetland bird colonies, and encounter Aboriginal rock art sites with an accredited guide who contextualises the landscape's cultural and ecological layers. All transport, meals, water and park passes included.

12 hours – 16 hoursfrom AUD $1700
Jumping Crocodiles + Wetlands Half-Day
★ 5.0 (4)
Australia

Jumping Crocodiles + Wetlands Half-Day

5h 30mfrom AUD $129
Katherine Gorge - Hot Springs - Edith Falls
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Katherine Gorge - Hot Springs - Edith Falls

A sprawling 14-hour private loop from Darwin that samples the Northern Territory's rugged character. You'll start before dawn and return after dark, moving between Katherine Gorge's river canyons, Edith Falls' swimming holes, the war cemetery at Adelaide River, and the outback towns of Mataranka and Pine Creek. An air-conditioned Isuzu carries you across 8+ hours of red dirt, with all meals—breakfast through dinner at a proper bush pub—sorted. This covers more ground and stops than most day trips manage.

14 hoursfrom AUD $2500
Private Outback Gourmet Food, Art, and Sightseeing Tour
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Outback Gourmet Food, Art, and Sightseeing Tour

A five-hour private exploration of Darwin's food scene across three award-winning restaurants, sampling over a dozen dishes featuring Outback ingredients—crocodile, kangaroo, native fruits and spices, Aboriginal bush foods—alongside commentary on the city's multicultural heritage, WWII history, and contemporary street art installations with augmented reality features. All food, drink, and transport included.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1829
4x4 Litchfield Park Adventures
★ 5.0 (3)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

4x4 Litchfield Park Adventures

A full-day four-wheel-drive exploration of [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s remote corners, covering roughly 200 kilometres of outback terrain. You'll navigate rough tracks to swimming holes, walk through ancient sandstone formations, and stop at historic sites that tell the story of early settlement. Small groups—no more than six per vehicle—mean genuine interaction with your guide and the landscape itself. Lunch is grilled meats and fresh salads at a quiet spot along the way.

9h 30mfrom AUD $400
East MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights Half Day Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
Australia

East MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights Half Day Tour

6h 30mfrom AUD $185
East MacDonnell Ranges Half Day Tour- Private Charter Service
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

East MacDonnell Ranges Half Day Tour- Private Charter Service

This five-hour private charter explores the East MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia's most striking outback landscape. You'll travel through red-rock country dotted with gorges, ancient Aboriginal art sites, and dramatic geological formations, stopping at historically significant locations along the way. The route showcases the region's best panoramic views and photo opportunities, with plenty of time to absorb the vastness of the terrain.

5 hoursfrom AUD $850
Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda

Half-day expedition to Maguk Falls in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. You'll swim in crystal-clear pools surrounded by escarpment walls, spot native wildlife, and explore one of the Top End's most dramatic seasonal waterfalls. Run by a father-daughter team of accredited guides who prioritise genuine connection over scripted experiences. Includes freshly prepared snacks on the road. The falls typically flow June through October.

5 hoursfrom AUD $345
Coach Transfer from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Coach Transfer from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock (Uluru)

A six-hour coach journey from Kings Canyon Resort to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia's Red Centre. Your driver provides running commentary about the landscape and region as you travel between these two iconic desert destinations. Air-conditioned comfort throughout, with hotel collection included. Perfect for those shifting between accommodation without self-driving.

6 hoursfrom AUD $205
Darwin Half Day Coastal Tour with Local Cuisine Tasting
★ 5.0 (1)
Australia

Darwin Half Day Coastal Tour with Local Cuisine Tasting

6 hoursfrom AUD $145
Darwin Private City Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Darwin Private City Tour

Explore Darwin on your own schedule with a private guide steering you through the city's layered past and tropical landscape. Over eight to nine hours, you'll discover colonial architecture, Aboriginal heritage sites, and waterfront spots that reveal the Northern Territory's character beyond the guidebook. Your guide shapes the route to your interests—whether that's wartime history, indigenous culture, or simply the rhythm of a frontier town.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $450
Ubirr Sunset Tour Kakadu
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Ubirr Sunset Tour Kakadu

A 4-hour guided tour to Ubirr in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) timed for sunset, led by guides steeped in the region's Indigenous history and wildlife. You'll be driven to prime viewing spots where the landscape transforms as light fades, with expert commentary on the park's cultural significance and fauna. Transport is included; the park entry pass must be purchased separately.

4 hoursfrom AUD $195
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin

A nine-hour fixed-wing flight from Darwin takes you deep into remote northern Australia, sweeping across the Kimberley's rugged interior to Bungle Bungles National Park. These 20-million-year-old sandstone domes rise in striped layers—orange, ochre, and rust—across a sprawling wilderness. From the air, their true scale becomes apparent. The route then traces the Ord River's gorges before revealing Lake Argyle, a vast freshwater expanse rimmed by ancient red country. This is outback geography revealed properly: from above.

9 hoursfrom AUD $2660
ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group
★ 5.0 (212)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

A nine-to-eleven hour small-group day tour of [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park) with a guide who knows the area well and keeps numbers under 14. You'll swim at remote waterfalls, walk through bush tracks, and eat home-cooked meals prepared on the day. The itinerary shifts based on weather and group energy—some days suit different waterholes or timing—so you're chasing the best light and quietest pools rather than following a rigid schedule.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $285
LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour - Max 6 Guests
★ 5.0 (145)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour - Max 6 Guests

Explore Darwin's Top End landscapes and colonial heritage on a guided drive through Fogg Dam Reserve, one of Australia's richest wetland ecosystems. This five-hour small-group tour in a Mercedes vehicle takes maximum six travellers with guaranteed window seats, led by naturalist Geoff Barrett who unpicks the region's history whilst pointing out native birds and wildlife. The route winds through the wetlands before stopping at the legendary Humpty Doo Hotel—a authentic Territory pub where you can eat crocodile, barramundi or buffalo amongst locals.

5 hoursfrom AUD $159
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
★ 5.0 (41)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Venture into the East MacDonnell Ranges on a five-hour half-day exploration of Central Australia's raw outback terrain. This small-group tour navigates through dramatic gaps and gorges, stopping at historically significant sites and viewpoints where the landscape sprawls across the horizon. You'll encounter Aboriginal art, weathered geological formations, and the kind of red earth vistas that define the region's character. Refreshments and snacks are supplied throughout.

5 hoursfrom AUD $165
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
★ 4.9 (85)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

This 10-hour loop through the West MacDonnell Ranges introduces four striking gorges and waterholes west of Alice Springs. Begin at Simpsons Gap, where red walls frame a permanent waterhole and you might spot wallabies or goannas. Push deeper to Standley Chasm—a narrow 80-metre-high slot where light transforms the rust-coloured rocks. Cool off at Ellery Creek Bighole's natural pool, then finish at Ormiston Gorge's towering cliffs. Three to four kilometres of guided walking, morning tea, and picnic lunch included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $220
The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise
★ 4.9 (600)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

This half-day tour combines a thrilling boat cruise on the Adelaide River to watch saltwater crocodiles launch themselves from the water with a drive through the Northern Territory's wetlands. You'll travel in a comfortable open-sided bus to spot over 200 bird species at Fogg Dam, pass the famous Humpty Doo Hotel, and see the world's largest boxing crocodile statue. A local driver narrates the route, sharing stories of crocodile encounters while you photograph wildlife without glass obstruction.

4 hoursfrom AUD $130
1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch
★ 4.9 (518)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch

Spend a full day exploring Darwin's wetlands on this guided tour to Corroboree Billabong. You'll start with stops at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, then board a 2.5-hour boat cruise through the billabong itself. Expect close encounters with birdlife, saltwater crocodiles and other native fauna, with expert commentary throughout. Hotel transfers, lunch and cold water are included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $235
Top End Safari Camp Day Tour
★ 4.9 (463)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

Pack four distinct Top End experiences into a single day around Litchfield. You'll take a helicopter over floodplains, speed through waterways by airboat spotting crocs and buffalo, cruise a billabong for wildlife photography over brunch, then swim in Australia's only saltwater-crocodile-safe pool. The tour wraps with a feeding demonstration of rescue crocs handled by local wildlife expert Matt Wright. Seven hours total, departing Darwin.

7 hoursfrom AUD $595
Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise
★ 4.9 (184)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

Fly from Darwin to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) and back in a single day, covering 2+ hours of aerial sightseeing over remote floodplains, winding waterways and escarpments before dropping into Yellow Water for a guided river cruise. The flight gets you there fast, leaving time for lunch at Cooinda and a visit to the Aboriginal Visitor Centre, then you're back in Darwin by late afternoon. Guaranteed window seats mean you'll actually see the landscape—vast, textured, and impossible to grasp from the ground.

7h 30mfrom AUD $899
Nitmiluk National Park & Katherine Hot Springs - Full Day Tour
★ 4.9 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Nitmiluk National Park & Katherine Hot Springs - Full Day Tour

This full-day excursion from Darwin takes you 3 hours north to Nitmiluk National Park for a guided two-gorge river cruise led by Indigenous guides, then south to Katherine Hot Springs for a natural thermal soak before the return drive. Thirteen hours total, with lunch and park time included. The cruise navigates through the region's longest gorges whilst local experts explain the area's cultural heritage, geology and wildlife.

13 hoursfrom AUD $599
Segway the FULL base of Uluru
★ 4.9 (499)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Segway the FULL base of Uluru

Circle Uluru's entire base on a Segway, covering ground you'd miss on foot. This five-hour adventure combines the thrill of two-wheeled riding with guided stops at Mutitjulu waterhole and a sunrise breakfast. Your guide unpacks the rock's geological story, Indigenous significance, and ecology as you glide around Australia's most iconic landmark. Hotel transfers included; park entry fee separate.

5 hoursfrom AUD $259
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
★ 4.9 (321)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Explore Darwin's pivotal role in the Pacific War through the eyes of locals who lived through it. This four-hour guided tour moves beyond textbook dates and battles to reveal how ordinary residents experienced the Japanese attacks of 1942. Your guide shares family memories and takes you to significant sites across the city, building a layered picture of how the bombing reshaped Australian life and identity. You'll gain perspective on a chapter of national history rarely taught elsewhere.

4 hoursfrom AUD $145
Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Circuit Hike
★ 4.9 (30)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Circuit Hike

Walk the complete Valley of the Winds circuit around Kata Tjuta in the Red Centre, guided through five hours of the MacDonnell Ranges' most dramatic geology. Your guide navigates the full loop whilst explaining the landscape's formation and Indigenous significance. Morning tea included, and audio guides available in multiple languages for those who prefer self-directed interpretation.

5 hoursfrom AUD $249
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
★ 4.9 (2,243)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

An 11-hour exploration of [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park) with a private dawn crocodile cruise on Adelaide River. Depart early (5:45–6:00 am) to beat the crowds and enjoy solitary wildlife viewing before visiting natural swimming holes at Wangi, Florence and Buley Rockpools. See the park's famous magnetic and cathedral termite mounds, swim in spring-fed waters, and return with snacks and lunch included. Local guides share insights on Darwin and the park's ecology throughout.

11 hoursfrom AUD $240
Litchfield Park Adventures + Berry Springs
★ 4.9 (345)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Litchfield Park Adventures + Berry Springs

A full-day exploration of Litchfield Park north of Darwin, led by a local Top End guide who knows the region intimately. Swim at three separate waterholes—Wangi, Florence, and Buley Rock—plus seasonal stops at Berry Springs and Tolmer Falls depending on conditions. The itinerary weaves in visits to the striking magnetic termite mounds and Batchelor township, with a city orientation before pickup. Ten and a half hours in an air-conditioned minivan or coach, departing at 8am.

10h 30mfrom AUD $185
Uluru Culture and Kata Tjuta Trails
★ 4.9 (7)
Australia

Uluru Culture and Kata Tjuta Trails

6 hoursfrom AUD $132
Aboriginal Homelands Experience
★ 4.8 (44)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Aboriginal Homelands Experience

Spend a morning or afternoon in the remote homelands surrounding Uluru with members of the Traditional Uluru family, who share their own stories of land rights campaigns and deep connections to Country. Rather than viewing the rock as a monument, you'll learn how this landscape shaped their family's fight for sovereignty. A small group tour in air-conditioned 4WD includes refreshments timed to the season—tea and lunch in summer, sunset drinks and nibbles in winter.

7 hoursfrom AUD $399
Kakadu National Park Evening Tour + Yellow Water Sunset Cruise
★ 4.8 (6)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kakadu National Park Evening Tour + Yellow Water Sunset Cruise

This 12-hour guided tour departs Darwin for [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), combining ancient rock art viewings with a two-hour sunset cruise on Yellow Water River. Travel accounts for six hours of the total duration, with the remaining time split between cultural sites and wildlife spotting from the water. Small groups (maximum seven people) travel in air-conditioned comfort, and the package includes park entry, dinner at the lodge, and expert commentary throughout. Saltwater crocodiles, buffalo, wild horses and birdlife feature prominently on the river.

12 hoursfrom AUD $599
Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming
★ 4.8 (817)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

Spend 14 hours exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s ancient rock art and wetlands on this small-group day tour from Darwin. Your guide unpacks the stories behind Indigenous artworks at Ubirr (dry season) or Nourlangie (wet season), leads walks to panoramic lookouts across the floodplains, and takes you on a cultural cruise—either the East Alligator River or Yellow Waters depending on season—where you'll meet local custodians and learn about country and culture. Lunch and snacks included; hotel pickups arranged.

14 hoursfrom AUD $340
Litchfield & Berry Springs VIP Adventure Day Tours (group of 11)
★ 4.8 (276)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Litchfield & Berry Springs VIP Adventure Day Tours (group of 11)

A small-group day tour (maximum 11 people) exploring Litchfield and Berry Springs near Darwin, with relaxed pacing to savour the natural landscape. You'll depart Darwin CBD at 8 am and return around 5:30 pm, travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a gourmet picnic lunch from The Harvest Press, seasonal fruit, refreshments, and pool noodles for swimming included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $220
Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure Tour
★ 4.8 (44)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure Tour

Spend 10.5 hours exploring [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s remote waterfalls and wildlife zones near Darwin. You'll visit Fogg Dam to spot birds and reptiles, walk past towering Magnetic Termite Mounds, and swim in crystalline pools at Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole. Your experienced outback guide navigates by air-conditioned minibus, with Darwin city pickup included. Weather can reshape the itinerary seasonally, and you can add a crocodile cruise for extra cost.

10h 30mfrom AUD $161
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