Darwin Tours

Kakadu Tours from Darwin

Kakadu is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, about 250km from Darwin. Two day tour options run from Darwin: See all Kakadu tours from Darwin.

1. 1 Day Kakadu Tour Deluxe ($409, Best Seller): large coach plus billabong cruise. Ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr or Nourlangie, Yellow Water Billabong cruise, and crocodile spotting. Recommended for first-timers.
2. 1 Day Kakadu Tour ($290): small group format. More affordable for those on a tighter budget or schedule.

Multi-day Kakadu options (2 to 5 days) give access to sections of the park not reachable in a single day. See the Kakadu page for the full range.

Litchfield National Park Tours

The highest-reviewed Darwin tour in the portfolio: 1 Day Litchfield Tour ($180, 26 reviews, Best Seller). Litchfield is under 2 hours from Darwin. The tour covers Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, natural swimming holes, and magnetic termite mounds. Bring swimwear: the tour stops at several safe swimming spots.

Litchfield suits swimmers, families, and visitors who want a full day without the very early start of a Kakadu day. It also runs year-round, making it one of the most reliable wet-season options from Darwin.

Katherine Gorge Tours from Darwin

Katherine is 3 to 4 hours south of Darwin. The Katherine Gorge Deluxe Tour ($345) cruises through sandstone gorge walls on the traditional lands of the Jawoyn people, stops at Edith Falls for swimming, and covers the gorge’s history and geology. Full day. See Katherine Gorge tours.

Darwin Wildlife and City Tours

Jumping Crocodile Tours

Saltwater crocodiles leaping for food on the Adelaide River. The Afternoon Jumping Crocodiles Tour ($170, Best Seller) runs on a large coach with hotel pickup. The Morning Jumping Crocodile Cruise ($135) is a smaller group. Morning departure means fewer people; afternoon means hotel pickup is included.

Darwin City Tour

The Darwin City Tour and Surrounds ($110) covers the city’s WWII history (Darwin was bombed more times than Pearl Harbor during World War II), the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Botanic Gardens, and Aboriginal art galleries. Good for first-day visitors, cruise passengers, or those who want context before heading out to the parks.

Harbour and Cultural Experiences

Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise ($125): gourmet grazing platter, Darwin sunset. Darwin Harbour Dinner Cruise ($145): an evening on the water with food and wine.

Tiwi Island First Nations Cultural Tour ($465): a full day by ferry. Hands-on engagement with living Tiwi culture, art workshops, meeting community members, and lunch included. Seasonal. Check availability.

Top End Land, Sky and Water Adventure ($695): the premium option. Airboat croc spotting, helicopter flight, and outback glamping in one day.

Multi-Day Tours from Darwin

Darwin tour packages start with the Best Seller: 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Tour ($990, Best Seller). The most popular multi-day option for covering both parks in one trip.

1. 3 Day Kakadu Tour: camping ($990) and 3 Day Kakadu and Litchfield Premium Camping Tour ($1,140) for those who want to camp
2. 3 Day Kakadu National Park Tour: accommodated ($1,990, Best Seller) for those who prefer a hotel bed
3. 4 Day Kakadu Adventure Accommodated ($2,305, Best Seller)
4. 5 Day 4WD Kakadu and Litchfield Adventure ($1,860, Best Seller)
5. 5 Day Kakadu Tour with Koolpin Gorge ($1,840, Best Seller): accesses a special-permit area not on standard tours
6. Darwin to Alice Springs 3 days ($799) or Alice Springs to Darwin ($799)

Camping uses swags under the stars. Accommodated tours use lodges and hotels. Both cover the same landscapes. Overland tours (Broome to Darwin, Sydney to Darwin) run seasonally: check current departures.

Multi-Day Tours from Darwin

Dry season May to October: most tours run at full frequency. Best conditions for swimming in Litchfield, hiking in Kakadu, and croc spotting. This is peak season.

Wet season November to April: spectacular storms and lush green landscapes. Kakadu access can be limited as roads flood. The Litchfield tour and jumping croc cruises run year-round. Tiwi Island tours are seasonal.

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