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.

Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens
A guided walk through George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens with a knowledgeable local who unpacks the site's colonial history, ecological significance, and the stories behind its plant collections and resident birdlife. Two hours exploring manicured tropical landscapes and native species that reveal Darwin's botanical heritage in ways a solo wander cannot.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Litchfield Park & Daly River - Scenic Flight From Darwin
A two-hour fixed-wing scenic flight departing Darwin that sweeps across [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park) and the Daly River delta, revealing the region's most dramatic geography from above. You'll bank over tiered waterfalls, ancient escarpments, and crocodile-filled wetlands before returning along the remote western coastline. Window seats throughout let you photograph the landscape without obstruction.

Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Arrival Private Transfer
Skip the airport queue chaos and book a private vehicle straight from Darwin International Airport to your accommodation. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, tracks your arrival, and delivers you door-to-door in an air-conditioned car within 25 minutes. Handles up to 15 passengers with no surprise fees.

Darwin Half Day Coastal Tour with Local Cuisine Tasting

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.

Private Transfer from Darwin City Hotels to Darwin Cruise Port
Skip the taxi queues and catch your cruise on time with a private car straight from your Darwin hotel to the port. Your driver meets you at your chosen moment and delivers you directly to the departure terminal, no detours or shared stops. The vehicle is air-conditioned and driven by a professional, with all fees locked in upfront. The journey takes about 20 minutes, giving you a calm start to your voyage.

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.

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.

Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin
Launch onto Darwin Harbour at first light on a guided jet ski, chasing the sunrise across tropical waters. This 90-minute adventure with a local operator gives you the speed and spray of the open sea whilst taking in the city's natural backdrop from the water. You'll need moderate fitness and a taste for early starts, but the payoff is a quiet morning on the bay before Darwin wakes up.

Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections
Explore Darwin's wartime past on foot with a local guide who brings 1942 into focus. This two-hour walk through the city's heritage precinct traces the morning Japan's air force struck mainland Australia, reshaping the nation's trajectory. You'll stand where bombs fell, see what survived, and hear stories from those who were there. Moderate fitness required; the pace is steady but manageable.

1-Hour Thunderball WWII Adventure Jet Skiing in Darwin
Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski to explore sunken vessels from the Pacific War. This 1-hour tour combines adrenaline with Australian military history, visiting wreck sites whilst your guide shares stories of the harbour's wartime significance. You'll need moderate fitness and a steady nerve for the ride.

1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin
Throttle across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski, taking in views of Mindil Beach Casino and weaving around the sandbar as tides allow. This 60-minute blast offers a visceral way to experience the Territory's waters, with guides leading from the base. Expect salt spray, engine noise, and the peculiar thrill of piloting a machine that responds to every weight shift. Suits those comfortable with speed and a bit of physical exertion.

75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin
Tear across Darwin Harbour on a powered jet ski for 75 minutes, with an experienced guide leading you toward the East Arm mangroves. You'll accelerate across open water whilst the city skyline recedes behind you, offering a thrilling angle on Darwin's waterfront most visitors never experience. This isn't a leisurely cruise—it's built for speed and adrenaline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Golden Eye Sunset Jet Skiing in Darwin
Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski during the city's most photogenic hour. This 90-minute guided tour pairs the thrill of open-water riding with golden-hour light bouncing off the water. You'll get views of Darwin's coastline and skyline that landlubbers simply don't access, all while your guide navigates you through local waterways and points out what makes the harbour tick.

Darwin: Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
This one-hour Adelaide River cruise puts you within arm's reach of saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat near Darwin. Your skipper navigates the open water to position the boat where these ancient predators feed and leap, delivering genuine encounters rather than distant viewing. The combination of proximity, natural setting and raw animal behaviour makes this distinct from typical wildlife tours.

Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Spot saltwater crocodiles from the Adelaide River's most recognised vessel. This one-hour cruise operates from Darwin with a two-level design: a fully air-conditioned lower cabin wrapped in reinforced glass for unobstructed viewing, plus an open top deck shaded by canvas. The boat's stable platform and accessibility features make it suitable for mixed-ability groups, from young children to older travellers.

3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure from Darwin
A three-day 4WD expedition through Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, departing from Darwin. Camp under the stars at permanent sites and explore two of Australia's most dramatic landscapes: ancient rock art galleries, crocodile-dotted wetlands, and thundering waterfalls that plunge into emerald pools. Your accredited guide navigates remote gorges and hidden rockhole systems whilst you walk through pockets of tropical rainforest teeming with endemic wildlife. Meals and park passes included; bring fitness and a willingness to help with camp duties.

Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise
A leisurely 2.5-hour cruise through Corroboree Billabong, departing 90 minutes from Darwin en route to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park). Navigate quiet channels and interconnected waterways spotting saltwater crocs and native birds whilst eating lunch aboard. The boat's flexibility means the skipper can pivot to wherever wildlife activity peaks that day, whether early morning or mid-afternoon. Cold lunch of cured meats, fresh salad and bread served with iced water.

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.

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 1.5 hour Morning cruise
Spot saltwater crocodiles and birdlife on the Mary River Wetlands during a 90-minute cruise from Darwin towards Kakadu. The open-air vessel gets you close to wildlife in one of Australia's most biodiverse wetland systems. Your guide shares insights into the ecosystem as you drift past basking crocs and scan the banks for the prolific bird species that call Corroboree Billabong home. Bring a camera—sightings are frequent and the light is good.

Darwin City Tour + Crocodile Cruise
Spend three hours exploring Darwin's colonial past before heading to Crocodylus Park for an up-close encounter with over 40 saltwater crocodiles. You'll board a guided boat to watch these massive reptiles in action—including several five-metre males—from both the water and a dedicated viewing platform. The tour wraps with optional lunch and harbour photos at Stokes Hill Wharf. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility: Two Iconic Territory Stories
Spend two hours at Stokes Hill Wharf exploring two defining moments in Northern Territory history. Learn how the Royal Flying Doctor Service revolutionised remote medical care from 1939 onwards, then walk through accounts of Darwin's bombing on 19 February 1942. The self-guided experience unfolds across air-conditioned galleries with hologram cinema, personal testimonies, and interactive displays that reveal how these events shaped the Territory's character and its people's determination to survive and rebuild.

Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Sail Darwin Harbour on a 50ft catamaran as the sun dips over the water, with a seven-course tapas spread and flowing sparkling wine. This three-hour evening cruise departs from Stokes Hill Wharf at 5pm, offering uninterrupted views of the tropical sunset from the deck of a luxury vessel. Food, wine, and harbour views combine for a relaxed wind-down after exploring the city.

Litchfield National Park Tour with Wetlands or Crocodile Cruise
Spend a full day exploring [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s striking waterfalls, swimming holes and geological formations north of Darwin. This 10.5-hour tour takes you through sandstone gorges and across floodplain vistas with a knowledgeable local guide. Walk to secluded pools, spot native wildlife in their habitat, and optionally cruise the Adelaide River to watch saltwater crocodiles. Small group transport with air conditioning and flexible routing to suit conditions.

Kakadu, Adelaide & Mary River Scenic Flight
Fly out of Darwin for two and a half hours over [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s remote reaches—wetlands, waterways, and the Mary River spread below you. Depending on the season, you'll see either Jim Jim and Twin Falls in the wet or Arnhem Land's sculpted plateaus in the dry. This is country you simply cannot access on foot, revealed from the air in its full expanse.

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.

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.

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.

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.
