The 15 Best Darwin Tours & Top End Trips

1.Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,119 reviews · from $172Our pick

See jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River, swim at three Litchfield waterfalls, and enjoy lunch on an 11-hour Darwin day tour.

“Very well organised from the pick up to the drop off & everything in between. Dylan was very knowledgeable, confident & personable. Thoroughly enjoyed the complete tour package & the delicious lunch! Thank you for a great day & an awesome experience Dylan & team. Phil & Trish 12th September 25”

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2.Adelaide River Cruises – Jumping Crocodile Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 997 reviews · from $43

See huge saltwater crocodiles leap beside a shaded boat on Darwin’s Adelaide River, with lively guides, wildlife facts, and a safe family outing.

“Really enjoyed this experience. Would highly recommend. Was near the end of season so the boat was not full which made the experience better as got great views of the crocodiles.”

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3.Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $132

Review of Sail Darwin’s 3-hour sunset cruise with dinner, unlimited sparkling wine, harbour views, BYO coolers, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Excellent cruise… exactly as described. Food/drinks/staff/ service… the best. Second time I’ve been on this cruise, highly recommend”

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4.Litchfield Park Tour & Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 829 reviews · 11 hours · from $162

Swim at Litchfield’s waterfalls, watch jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River, and enjoy a full day of wildlife, bush food, and local stories.

“Fantastic day trip. Will our tour guide for day wonderful. Excellent local knowledge and history of the area. Funny too, kept us entertained all day. Thoroughly recommend.”

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5.Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 820 reviews · from $111

Review of Darwin’s Charles Darwin Dinner Cruise, with sunset harbour views, Territory buffet, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“It was okay, i can say that it was a good experience but food didn’t meet my expectations for the price i paid.”

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6.Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · from $243

Review of Offroad Dreaming’s 14-hour Kakadu tour from Darwin, with Ubirr rock art, Indigenous guides, river cruise, lunch, and practical tips.

“Great day trip to Kakadu! Would highly recommend as a solo traveller. You get to see so many amazing parts of the park in just a day. Our guide Neville was extremely knowledgeable and made the overall trip very enjoyable.”

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7.Cape Adieu Darwin Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 750 reviews · from $121

Review of Darwin’s Cape Adieu sunset dinner cruise, with a four-course Top End menu, harbour views, practical tips, pricing, and booking advice.

“Lovely relaxed & different way to have dinner whilst watching the amazing colour changes of a Northern Territory sunset”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $168

Cruise Corroboree Billabong from Darwin, spot crocodiles and rare birds, visit Fogg Dam, and enjoy lunch on a shaded boat.

“It was a fantastic trip out to Fogg Dam and the Corroboree Billabong with a very knowledgeable guide- Evan. I would absolutely go again. Evan had a huge amount of local insight for both the adventure we were on and the locations. We got in really close to the animals whilst remaining in the boat and Evan was a great Crocodile spotter. If you have the time, you should absolutely give it a go!”

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9.The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · from $93

See wild jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River, visit Fogg Dam, and ride Darwin’s air-conditioned Croc Bus with hotel pickup.

“The boat ride was awesome. It was great watching the crocodiles jump out of the water. We actually got a large one which was great photo opportunity.”

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10.Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · from $183

Review of Offroad Dreaming’s Litchfield tour from Darwin, with waterfall swims, termite mounds, lunch, hotel pickup, and a jumping croc cruise.

“Small group tour whick was fantastic! Our driver was wonderful and super knowledgeable. Supplied lunch was delicious and plenty. The waterfalls are absolutely beautiful and great to cool off in and feel refreshed. The croc cruise at the end was so up close and quite a few came up for a feed. Couple over VERY big crocs in the Adelaide river. Stopped at the termite towers they are just crazy big and something to be seen.”

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11.Darwin Sunset Cruise Including Fish ‘n’ Chips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $78

Watch Darwin Harbour turn gold on a small sunset cruise with wild-caught fish and chips, a complimentary drink, local commentary, and friendly crew.

“Very friendly and helpful staff, easy to find plenty of photo opportunities, excellent experience will do again when I can”

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12.Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles Full Day Trip from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 433 reviews · from $190

Review of Darwin’s Litchfield and jumping crocodile tour, with waterfalls, swimming holes, termite mounds, lunch, guides, and sunset champagne.

“Unforgettable experience. Crocs waterfall and swimming waterholes awesome. Finish with a beautiful sunset”

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13.Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · from $35Best value

See Darwin’s waterfront, museums, beaches, and military sites by open-top bus with flexible 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off access.

“Great bus ride sit up top and see this great city , we did a circuit then visited the museum gallery such a great place . Loved the Mindel market and sunset”

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14.Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · from $235

Review of AAT Kings’ Darwin to Katherine Gorge day tour, with Edith Falls, Adelaide River War Cemetery, lunch, wildlife, and a two-hour cruise.

“Our journey began with an early morning pick-up, and right from the start, it was clear that this tour was well-organized and thoughtfully designed. Stopping at Edith Falls for a refreshing swim. The cool, clear waters of the falls were the perfect antidote to the warm day. The highlight of the day was the Katherine Gorge cruise. We were treated to breathtaking views of the gorge’s towering cliffs and tranquil surroundings. The guide’s informative commentary enhanced the experience, providing fascinating details about the gorge’s geology and its significance to the traditional owners of the land. Overall, the Katherine Gorge day trip was a perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and learning...”

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15.Top End Safari Camp Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $426

Review of Top End Safari Camp near Darwin, with airboat thrills, crocodiles, brunch, a helicopter flight, and practical booking advice.

“An epic experience! we went as a family for my croc-obsessed son's 10th birthday and it certainly was a day that he'll remember...especially as he got to meet his idol Matt Wright too. Everything ran super smoothly, and was highly engaging. I actually can't pick a highlight of the tour as all the activities were awesome!”

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