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Hand-picked tours across Northern Territory

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Uluru Overnight Escape from Alice Springs

This two-day expedition from Alice Springs takes you to Uluru and Kata Tjuta, where you'll witness the monolith's colour-shift at dusk with sparkling wine in hand, explore sacred sites with a licensed guide, and stay overnight at Ayers Rock Resort. You'll walk through Walpa Gorge, absorb the raw outback landscape, and learn about the deep cultural significance of these ancient rock formations from someone who knows the country.

2 daysfrom AUD $2092

★ 5.0 (1)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Darwin Private City Tour

Explore Darwin at your own pace with a dedicated guide steering you through eight to nine hours of curated stops across the Northern Territory capital. This private tour adapts to your interests—whether that's colonial architecture, tropical gardens, or local stories—without the constraints of group schedules. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort and gain genuine insight into what makes Darwin tick beyond the usual tourist trail.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $450

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 Resort) in the Northern Territory's Red Centre. Your driver guides the route with commentary on the landscape and culture. You'll travel in a climate-controlled coach with hotel pickup included, arriving at Yulara by early evening. Departs at 1pm or 1:30pm depending on season.

2 Day Kakadu Resort Yellow Water Cruise Comfort Tour from Darwin

Spend two days in Kakadu National Park during the wet season, when the landscape transforms into a lush canvas of wetlands and waterfalls. You'll cruise Yellow Water Billabong spotting saltwater crocodiles and birdlife, walk to ancient Aboriginal rock art sites with a knowledgeable guide, and stay at Cooinda Lodge with meals included. The park's traditional custodians share their connection to this country, layered with tens of thousands of years of cultural knowledge. Nights are spent in air-conditioned comfort, mornings and afternoons exploring one of Australia's most biodiverse regions.

Darwin Int Airport (DRW) to Darwin - Arrival Private Transfer

Sidestep airport queues with a dedicated driver waiting at Darwin International Airport to whisk you straight to your Darwin accommodation. This private transfer handles up to 15 passengers in air-conditioned comfort, with your flight tracked so timing stays tight. All fees and taxes included upfront—no surprises at journey's end. The 25-minute run gets you settled faster than hunting down a taxi or joining shared shuttle lines.

Hooked On Barra - Land Based Barramundi Fishing

Land-based barramundi fishing on a stocked dam just outside Darwin, en route to Kakadu. This two-hour experience puts a fishing rod in your hands without requiring boat access or prior experience. The floodplain setting doubles as wildlife theatre—saltwater barramundi biting whilst crocodiles and buffalo roam the wider landscape. Local guides handle the technical bits, leaving you free to cast, feel the pull, and land a genuine NT catch. Suits all ages and abilities.

Nitmiluk Scenic Express Helicopter Tour Fly Over 3 Gorges

A 10-minute helicopter flight over Nitmiluk Gorge in Australia's Northern Territory that reveals the three gorges from angles impossible to access by foot or water. You'll lift off from the helipad and sweep past the visitor precinct before banking over Jedda's Rock, Butterfly Gorge, and Lily Pond, then circle back above the third gorge. This offers a complete spatial understanding of the landscape's architecture in one short flight.

4x4 Litchfield Park Adventures

A full-day 4x4 expedition through Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory, covering rugged outback tracks and natural swimming holes. You'll navigate remote roads, walk through ancient sandstone formations, and cool off in crystal-clear waterholes whilst exploring historic homesteads and smaller townships. Groups stay intimate at six per vehicle, with meals and refreshments provided throughout the nine-and-a-half-hour adventure.

Top End Safari Camp Overnight Tour

This two-day Northern Territory adventure pairs hands-on wildlife encounters with luxury outback camping. You'll pilot an airboat across the Finniss River floodplains, feed rescued saltwater crocodiles up close, take a scenic helicopter flight over remote terrain, and cruise a billabong by houseboat. Nights are spent in a Deluxe Lotus Belle glamping tent with full meals included, blending raw outback experience with genuine comfort.

2 daysfrom AUD $895

ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

★ 5.0 (183)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

A nine-to-eleven-hour Litchfield day tour designed around small groups of fourteen or fewer, featuring swimming in Top End waterfalls, walking through bushland, and eating home-cooked meals prepared on the day. Your guide brings years of local knowledge and shapes the itinerary as you go, timing stops to beat crowds and tailoring the pace to suit everyone. Park fees, snorkelling gear, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, along with fresh salads, morning and afternoon snacks.

9 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $285

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

★ 5.0 (128)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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

A five-hour guided tour through Darwin's Top End landscape in a Mercedes vehicle, capped at six passengers. You'll drive through Fogg Dam Reserve spotting wetland birds and wildlife whilst learning the region's history from guide Geoff Barrett, then finish at the Humpty Doo Hotel—a sprawling pub serving local fare like barramundi, buffalo and crocodile. Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation, cruise ship or airport included.

Honey Ryder Sunrise Jet Skiing in Darwin

Tear across Darwin Harbour at first light on a jet ski, watching the sun break over tropical waters while your guide navigates you along the city's quieter coastline. This 90-minute dawn patrol combines adrenaline with golden-hour scenery—you'll feel the salt spray and warm wind as the harbour comes alive. Fuel up beforehand with coffee or tea, slip into your life jacket, and leave the sleeping city behind.

The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

See saltwater crocodiles launch themselves from the Adelaide River in this half-day Northern Territory tour. You'll travel by comfortable bus with open windows to spot crocs mid-leap, explore Fogg Dam's 200-plus bird species and reptile populations, and pass through the legendary Humpty Doo Hotel. A local driver shares outback knowledge as you tick off the territory's standout wildlife moments without burning a full day.

Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections

Walk through Darwin's historic core with a local guide retracing the 1942 Japanese air raid that brought World War II to Australia's mainland. Over two hours, you'll navigate streets and sites shaped by that February attack, hearing first-hand accounts and context from someone who knows the city's wartime past intimately. This isn't a monument crawl—it's a ground-level reckoning with how a single day altered a nation.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $59

1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin

★ 4.9 (161)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Australia

1-Hour Casino Royale Jet Skiing in Darwin

Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski, racing past Mindil Beach Casino and weaving around the sandbar in this adrenaline-fuelled 60-minute session. You'll launch from the headquarters and cover genuine distance on the water, hitting proper speed as you navigate the Territory's coastal geography. Built for groups who want to feel alive, not just tick a box.

1-Hour Thunderball WWII Adventure Jet Skiing in Darwin

Pilot a jet ski across Darwin Harbour for 60 minutes, stopping at WWII shipwreck sites submerged beneath the water. Your guide shares historical context about the vessels and wartime events while you navigate the harbour's geography firsthand. This combines speed and storytelling—you'll move fast but pause long enough to understand what you're seeing and why these wrecks matter.

Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise

A leisurely 2.5-hour cruise through Corroboree Billabong's wetland channels, departing 90 minutes south of Darwin en route to Kakadu. Drift through interconnected waterways spotting saltwater crocodiles and native birds whilst enjoying a fresh lunch on deck. The boat's flexibility to chase seasonal wildlife hotspots means you'll eat surrounded by the landscape rather than racing between set points.

7 Day Uluru to Adelaide Cultural and Adventure Tour

A seven-day overland journey from Uluru through Australia's Red Centre and into South Australia's outback, combining Indigenous cultural experiences with adventure. You'll traverse remote tracks, explore ancient rock formations and the Flinders Ranges, stay in underground dugouts, and search for opals across vast cattle stations. Days blend active exploration with evenings spent around campfires under southern constellations. All meals, park fees, activities and a knowledgeable guide are included.

Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience

Cruise the Adelaide River in the Northern Territory's wetlands to watch saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. Over just over an hour, small groups float past massive reptiles—some stretching nearly 6 metres—as they breach the water's surface. A licensed guide navigates the route whilst you spot White-Breasted Sea Eagles, hawks and magpie geese gliding overhead. The river reveals itself raw and alive, with minimal crowds so you can genuinely connect with the Outback's most formidable predator.

1 hour – 1h 10mfrom AUD $60

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

★ 4.9 (500)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

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

Spend a full day exploring Corroboree Billabong's wetland ecosystem north of Darwin. The eight-hour excursion includes stops at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, followed by a 2.5-hour boat cruise through pristine waterways. Your guide points out saltwater crocodiles, birdlife and other wildlife whilst sharing local knowledge. Hotel transfers, lunch and cold water are included, making this a straightforward way to see the Territory's most biodiverse landscape.

Segway the FULL base of Uluru

Circuit Uluru's entire base on a Segway, covering ground you'd struggle to reach on foot in five hours. This Northern Territory tour launches at sunrise with breakfast, then transitions to guided riding around the monolith while your guide unpacks geology, Indigenous storytelling, and ecological detail. You'll also walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. Hotel transfers and safety gear included; national park entry isn't.

Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

Pack four distinct wildlife experiences into a single day across Litchfield. You'll gain aerial perspective from a helicopter, chase crocodiles and birds by airboat through channels, cruise a billabong for birdwatching and lunch, then swim in Australia's only saltwater-crocodile pool. The day wraps with a feeding demonstration featuring a rescued saltie. Hotel pickups from Darwin are included.

Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

A four-hour guided tour through Darwin's World War II sites with a local who shares family recollections of the 1942 bombing raids. You'll visit key locations across the city and come away understanding how this attack reshaped Australia's defence and civilian experience. The guide weaves personal narratives alongside historical facts, making the story tangible rather than textbook.

75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin

Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski, racing toward the mangrove-lined East Arm while the city skyline recedes behind you. This 75-minute guided blast gives you the rush of open water and a completely different angle on the NT capital. You'll need decent fitness and no serious back or heart issues, but if you've got the stamina, it's a proper adrenaline hit with all safety kit provided.

5 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure

Push into the Top End's wildest corners over five days: Kakadu's ancient rock galleries, Katherine Gorge's towering sandstone walls, and Litchfield's plunge pools. Travel by 4WD through remote scrub and rainforest pockets, camp under canvas each night, and walk up to 3km daily to reach waterfalls, billabongs, and Aboriginal sites. This is proper outback—you'll cook communal dinners, spot saltwater crocs, and sleep in safari tents at permanent camps. Suited to fit, mobile travellers comfortable with rough country and shared camp duties.

Nitmiluk National Park & Katherine Hot Springs - Full Day Tour

A 13-hour full-day excursion from Darwin to Nitmiluk National Park and Katherine Hot Springs in the Northern Territory. You'll cruise through two spectacular gorges with local guides sharing Indigenous heritage and regional knowledge, tackle a scenic lookout walk, explore the cultural centre, then soak in natural thermal pools before the return journey. Lunch at the park café is included.

13 hoursfrom AUD $599

Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

★ 4.9 (310)

🛕 Culture & History

Australia

Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

Watch a working outback station come alive during this two-hour show in Katherine, Northern Territory. Tom Curtain, a multi-award-winning musician and horseman, guides you through genuine station life with horse-breaking and working dog demonstrations punctuated by live country music and outback yarns. Expect the unpredictable—dust, energy, and moments that don't go to script—which is precisely what makes it authentic rather than polished.

3 night Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Adventure

Four days exploring Australia's Red Centre from Yulara base, combining the raw power of Uluru with walks through Kata Tjuta's rust-coloured gorges and Kings Canyon's rim. Three nights in permanent eco tents means real outback sleeping without sacrificing comfort. You'll catch sunrise and sunset at Uluru, trek the Walpa Gorge and tackle the Canyon's full rim circuit—all meals included, minimal driving between sites.

4 daysfrom AUD $1195

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

★ 4.9 (163)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Australia

Darwin to Kakadu Day Trip by Air Including Yellow Water Cruise

Fly from Darwin to Kakadu National Park and cruise Yellow Water River in a single day, covering 7.5 hours total. Two hours aloft reveal the Arafura Coast, sprawling floodplains, winding waterways, and the Arnhem Land Plateau from guaranteed window seats. Land at Cooinda for lunch, visit an Aboriginal cultural centre, then return to Darwin with evening free. Ideal for those short on time but keen to see Australia's largest national park without the gruelling drive.

Darwin: Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Board a speedboat on the Adelaide River for a one-hour encounter with saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat. Your skipper positions the vessel close enough to witness these ancient reptiles breach and snap with raw power. This Northern Territory classic delivers genuine adrenaline—you'll experience the visceral thrill of being metres away from one of Australia's most formidable predators, without the danger of entering the water yourself.

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

This 10-hour loop through the West MacDonnell Ranges delivers four distinct red-rock gorges within striking distance of Alice Springs. You'll walk between Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Bighole and Ormiston Gorge, guided by someone who knows the country's geology and Aboriginal significance. Moderate fitness required; guided walks total 3–4 km across the day. Morning tea and lunch included; park entry fee covered.

10 hoursfrom AUD $220

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise

★ 4.9 (214)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Australia

Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise

Slip onto the Mary River Wetlands at dusk to watch saltwater crocodiles and birdlife at their most active. This 2-hour sunset cruise departs from Corroboree Billabong, roughly 90 minutes' drive towards Kakadu, where you'll drift past basking crocs and feeding birds as the light drains from the floodplains. The region holds the world's densest population of saltwater crocodiles, and this is the only outfit running evening departures here.

Golden Eye Sunset Jet Skiing in Darwin

Tear across Darwin Harbour on a jet ski as the sun dips toward the horizon. This 90-minute guided tour with the territory's sole operator gives you front-row views of the light show, steering past mangrove inlets and open water whilst your guide points out the shoreline's geography. You'll need reasonable fitness and a taste for speed; calm waters and golden hour timing make this the sweetest run of the day.

25-Minute Uluru and Kata Tjuta Scenic Helicopter Flight

Fly over two of Australia's most iconic red rock formations in a single 25-minute helicopter sortie across the Northern Territory. This tour departs from Ayers Rock Resort with a professional pilot narrating the landscape below. You'll see Uluru's massive monolith and the jagged domes of Kata Tjuta from angles impossible from the ground, gaining perspective on their geological scale and the surrounding desert expanse.

Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta 1-Hour Scenic Flight: Lizard Safari

A 2-hour aerial tour over Australia's Red Centre, taking in Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and the sprawling salt expanse of Lake Amadeus from a fixed-wing aircraft. You'll get a window seat guaranteed, hear expert narration through headsets, and spot desert wildlife including wild camels if conditions allow. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Perfect for seeing the landscape's raw scale and colour shifts that ground-level views can't match.

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

This 11-hour Litchfield National Park tour starts before dawn to catch the Adelaide River when few others are around, giving you a private crocodile cruise and uncluttered access to the park's waterfalls and rock pools. You'll swim at Wangi, Florence and Buley, see the distinctive termite mounds, and return with lunch and plenty of water included. Local guides lead the full day from Darwin into Australia's Top End.

11 hoursfrom AUD $240

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

★ 4.9 (210)

🐠 Water Activities

Australia

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

Cruise through Nitmiluk National Park's layered sandstone gorges as the sun drops over the Katherine River. This 3.5-hour evening voyage takes you through two of the thirteen interconnected waterways that carve through the Wet Season landscape. A three-course meal prepared galley-side pairs with sparkling wine, while a guide unpacks the park's Indigenous heritage and geological story. Minimal walking, maximum scenery.

4 Day Kakadu Katherine Gorge with Guluyambi Cultural Cruise

A four-day guided exploration of Kakadu and Katherine National Parks in Australia's Northern Territory, combining ancient Aboriginal rock art, river cruises spotting saltwater crocodiles, and walks through monsoon forests and escarpment terrain. You'll stay in comfortable air-conditioned hotels while learning about Indigenous culture and stories from knowledgeable guides. The tour includes all meals, park entry, and cultural cruises on the Katherine Gorge and East Alligator River, offering an immersive look at one of Earth's most biodiverse and culturally significant regions.

Berry Springs + Crocodile Cruise

Splash in the thermal pools of Berry Springs Nature Reserve, then head to Crocodylus Park for an up-close encounter with feeding saltwater crocodiles from a safe vantage point. This six-and-a-half-hour Northern Territory circuit combines swimming in pristine natural waters with wildlife spotting in a compact group setting. Afternoon tours can add a stop at the Rooftop for sunset drinks and nibbles.

3-Day Kakadu & Litchfield 4WD Camping Adventure from Darwin

Three days exploring Australia's Top End by 4WD, camping rough between Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. Track ancient Aboriginal rock art, cruise crocodile-inhabited wetlands, and swim in remote waterfalls and rockpools. Sleep under canvas at established campsites—choose between safari tents or traditional swags. All meals, park fees, and guided walks included. Moderate to advanced fitness needed; this is physical country.

3 daysfrom AUD $1145

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