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.

Highlights of Uluru Including Sunrise and Breakfast
Watch Uluru emerge from darkness as the sun breaks across the desert, then hear Anangu stories of the Liru and Kuniya while enjoying bush tucker breakfast at the rock's base. This three-hour guided loop from Ayers Rock Resort covers the essential sights—Mutitjulu Waterhole and a full circuit of the monolith—without eating up your whole day. Your driver steers a small van through the national park, keeping groups intimate at 15 people max.

Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu
Yellow Water Cruises, Indigenous-operated, navigates the billabong and South Alligator River tributaries in Kakadu. You'll drift through shifting wetland habitats on a 1.5 to 2-hour cruise with a local guide providing on-the-water commentary. Available sunrise to sunset year-round, the route traces waterways where ecosystem changes are visible as you move between sections. Bring binoculars and patience for wildlife spotting; water conditions and wildlife presence vary with season and weather.

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Step into Australia's most remote classroom at the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre. This 30–60 minute guided tour reveals how students across 1.3 million square kilometres learn via radio and digital broadcasts from the heart of the Outback. Watch archived lessons, hear from your guide about station kids' daily routines, and discover the stories of families living far from conventional schools.

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.

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.

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Pack three days into the Red Centre's most striking landscape. You'll chase Uluru's colour shifts at dawn and dusk, trek Kings Canyon's dramatic walls and hidden gullies, then navigate Kata Tjuta's boulder-strewn terrain. Your guides know these lands intimately—their knowledge runs deep into the country's cultural layer. Nights mean swag under stars and camp-cooked meals on red earth.

3-Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback Safari ex. Ayers Rock
Explore Australia's Red Centre over three days with guided walks through Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Kata Tjuta. This small-group safari camps at remote outback sites, where you'll walk up to 8 km daily through World Heritage landscapes shaped by ancient geology and Indigenous culture. Sleep under canvas in either shared safari tents or traditional swags, with all meals prepared communally. An accredited guide shares local knowledge and hidden corners most visitors miss. Tour concludes in Alice Springs or Uluru.

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.

Uluru Culture and Kata Tjuta Trails

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.

Full Uluru Base Walk at Sunrise Including breakfast
Walk around Uluru's base as the sun breaks over the red centre, a six-hour journey that puts you at ground level with the monolith rather than viewing from afar. Your small group sets out from your accommodation in air-conditioned transport, guided by someone who knows the landscape and can answer your questions in depth. Breakfast—tea, coffee, and outback fare—gets eaten on the track itself. You'll learn what Uluru means to the Anangu people who call it home.

Litchfield Tour & Crocodile - Crocodylus Park or Adelaide River
An 11-hour day tour combining [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s swimming holes with a crocodile encounter. Start with a 45-minute boat cruise at either Crocodylus Park (home to 40+ saltwater crocs, including massive 5-metre specimens) or Adelaide River, then spend the afternoon exploring Litchfield's natural pools. Swim at Wangi, Florence and Buley Rock Holes, spot Cathedral and Magnetic Termite mounds, and visit Tolmer Falls (wet season). Led by an experienced Top End guide in a small-group van or coach.

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.

Best of Uluru & Segway
Combine two ways of experiencing Uluru's raw scale on this four to five hour guided adventure. Hotel pickup gets you to the rock, where you'll walk into Mutitjulu waterhole to see ancient Aboriginal art etched into stone. After mastering a Segway, you'll glide roughly a quarter of Uluru's perimeter under expert guidance, then explore the sacred caves of the Mala Walk on foot. Expect full immersion in the landscape's cultural and geological significance.

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Walk through Alice Springs Desert Park to explore the Red Centre's ecosystems, wildlife and Indigenous connections across three to eight hours. The park weaves together arid-zone plants, creatures and people into a single sprawling space that reveals what actually thrives in Australia's interior. A guide leads you through exhibits that shift your sense of what deserts can sustain—most visitors find far more life here than they expected.

3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs
Explore the Red Centre's most iconic landmarks across three days, departing from Alice Springs. This small-group adventure takes you through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—visiting Uluru, Kings Canyon, Valley of the Winds, and Walpa Gorge. Sleep under the stars at exclusive outback campsites in either safari tents or traditional swags, guided by an accredited driver who shares deep knowledge of the region's geology, wildlife and cultural significance. All meals and park entry included.

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.

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Launch into the red desert before sunrise on a hot air balloon flight over Alice Springs' sprawling outback. You'll ascend as light breaks across the landscape, drift silently above spinifex and stone, and scan for wildlife from above. After landing, toast the experience with sparkling wine and fresh fruit whilst the crew packs the balloon. Hotel transfers bookend the 4-hour outing, which comes in 30- or 60-minute flight options.

Mt Conner 4WD Small Group Tour from Ayers Rock Resort inc Dinner
Venture 100 kilometres east of Uluru to Mt Conner on this eight-hour 4WD expedition through the Red Centre's quieter reaches. Travel in a small group of no more than 15 people with a knowledgeable guide, trading the busier tourist circuits for the raw textures of outback desert. Watch the landscape shift colour at sunset whilst sipping sparkling wine, then return to your Ayers Rock Resort hotel as night settles across the red earth.

Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Combine Darwin's cultural landmarks with a wildlife encounter on the Adelaide River in a single 9-hour outing. Start with a guided walk through the city's museums, aviation heritage, and botanical gardens, then break for lunch before heading into crocodile country. The second half takes you by coach into the Top End wetlands for a small-group cruise where saltwater crocodiles surface alongside river birds in their natural setting.

25-Minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta Scenic Helicopter Flight
Fly over Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a 25-minute helicopter tour departing from Ayers Rock Resort. You'll get airborne views of both rock formations in a single flight, with a pilot providing running commentary through headsets. Hotel pickup and drop-off from resort accommodation included. The flight suits all fitness levels and takes roughly an hour door-to-door.

Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight &Yellow Water Cruise
This combined air and water tour covers 7 hours exploring Australia's northern Top End. Depart on a fixed-wing flight tracing the Mary River and upper Alligator River into [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), where sprawling wetlands cut through rugged terrain. Land in Kakadu and board Yellow Waters for a guided cruise through crocodile country and birdlife. Wet season flights add passes over Jim-Jim and Twin Falls.

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs
Three days exploring Australia's Red Centre from Alice Springs, taking in Uluru at dawn and dusk, navigating the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta, and tackling Kings Canyon's signature trails. Experienced guides unlock the landscape's cultural layers whilst you sleep under stars and eat around the campfire. Moderate fitness required; transport links available nearby.

4 Day Uluru Kings Canyon West MacDonnell NP from Alice Springs
Four days traversing Australia's Red Centre, moving between Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and the West MacDonnell Ranges. You'll walk gorges, swim in waterholes and camp under stars at permanent outback sites near each location. An accredited guide navigates you through UNESCO-listed landscapes—ancient rock formations, ochre cliffs, hidden creeks—with all meals cooked communally at camp. The pace is physical: expect up to 12 kilometres of daily walking and genuine outback conditions. Departs and returns to Alice Springs.

4 Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon West MacDonnell ex.Ayers Rock
Traverse the Red Centre's geological heartland over four days, exploring Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges from a series of remote campsites. An expert guide unpacks the landscape's layered stories—Aboriginal significance, ancient rock formations, rare wildlife—whilst you traverse walking trails suited to your fitness. Sleep under stars in safari tents or traditional swags, share meal prep with fellow travellers, and travel via 4x4 to reach places most visitors never see. The journey starts in Alice Springs or Yulara and concludes in Alice Springs.

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Explore the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges in a half-day loop from Alice Springs, visiting four distinct gorges and a pioneering grave site. This small-group tour (max 11 people) takes you through red-earth outback country with stops at Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Honeymoon Gap. An air-conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable local guide handle the driving while you absorb the geology and desert ecology that shaped central Australia.

Kakadu Yellow Waters Cruise & Katherine Gorge Helicopter Scenic
This 10-hour aerial and water tour combines fixed-wing flights from Darwin with helicopter access into Nitmiluk National Park's 13 gorges, then continues to [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park) for a Yellow Waters boat cruise. You'll see remote landscapes unreachable by foot, spot wildlife along the waterways, and fly over the Mary and Adelaide Rivers on the return to Darwin. Window seats and private transport included.

Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise
Sail Darwin Harbour aboard Cape Adieu for a 2.5-hour sunset dinner cruise combining coastal views with a four-course meal showcasing Northern Territory flavours. The vessel glides past the shifting light show of dusk whilst you dine on locally-inspired cuisine paired with wine from the fully stocked bar. Ideal for couples, small groups, or anyone after an evening on the water without the fuss of self-catering.

Kata Tjuta Small-Group Tour Including Sunrise and Breakfast
Watch Kata Tjuta's distinctive rock formations shift through shades of red and orange as dawn breaks across the Red Centre. This five-hour small-group excursion departs from your hotel with a maximum of 15 travellers, takes in the Valley of the Winds walk through Walpa Gorge, and includes a bush breakfast under the outback sky. An air-conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable guide handle logistics, leaving you free to absorb the landscape's raw geological presence.

Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari
See Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Lake Amadeus from a fixed-wing aircraft on this 2-hour flight over Australia's Red Centre. Your pilot narrates the journey as you track the desert's colour shifts and spot wild camels roaming the arid landscape. Every passenger sits by a window. Headsets ensure you catch every detail of the expert commentary.

Darwin Heritage Walk
Walk through Darwin's streets with a local guide who unpacks how the city layers history and contemporary multicultural character. Over two hours, you'll navigate both well-known landmarks and lesser-known pockets that reveal how the city has rebuilt and reinvented itself. You'll come away understanding Darwin not as a snapshot, but as a living, evolving place shaped by its past.

3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Expedition
A three-day 4WD expedition through two of Australia's most spectacular national parks. You'll camp under the stars, swim in secluded waterfalls, and explore ancient Aboriginal rock art sites across Kakadu and Litchfield. Travel rough in a convoy-style group, guided by someone who knows the land, with meals cooked up each evening. This isn't a soft resort experience—it's proper outback camping with the payoff of genuine wilderness and cultural sites most visitors miss.

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
This 10-hour West MacDonnell Ranges tour sweeps you through the red-rock heartland west of Alice Springs, linking ten significant gorges, gaps and lookouts in a single loop. Travel with a small group in air-conditioned comfort, stopping to walk through Simpsons Gap, swim in Ormiston Gorge's natural pools, and absorb views from Mount Sonder. While you explore Ormiston on foot or in the water, the guides prepare a bush-cooked meal—kangaroo and lamb—served fresh when you return.

Litchfield Day Tour Classic
Spend eight to ten hours exploring [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park)'s waterfalls, swimming holes, and rock outcrops in the Northern Territory. This full-day circuit takes you through eucalypt woodland and monsoon forest, stopping at several swim spots and walking trails. Your guide shares stories of the landscape's geology and Indigenous significance whilst you move between sites by comfortable vehicle. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, water, and hot drinks are provided throughout.

Kata Tjuta Sunset and Valley Of The Winds Walk
This 6-hour excursion takes you deep into Kata Tjuta's 36 distinctive rock domes in the Red Centre. After hotel pickup, your accredited guide leads you through the Valley of the Winds—a challenging 5.4 km trek along creek beds weaving between towering formations. You'll learn how these ancient geological structures shaped Aboriginal culture over millennia. The walk concludes with sunset drinks and nibbles overlooking the outback, followed by a return to your accommodation roughly an hour after dark.

Uluru Small Group Tour including Sunset
Watch Uluru transform through the afternoon into dusk on this five-hour small-group tour from Ayers Rock Resort. You'll walk sections of the rock's base, drive the full perimeter by vehicle, and catch the colour shifts as light fades. A guide leads the way, refreshments and sparkling wine included. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your resort accommodation.

Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour + Yellow Water River Cruise
Spend a full day exploring [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park)'s sprawling wetlands, Aboriginal rock art, and riverside wildlife. This 12-hour tour covers the Yellow Water River by boat, where saltwater crocodiles and birdlife congregate, the ancient Ngourlangie Rock Art Gallery carved into sandstone cliffs, and the Warradjan Cultural Centre that contextualises the park's 65,000-year Indigenous heritage. Air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and lunch are included, making it a manageable introduction to one of Australia's largest and most ecologically complex reserves.
