Why choose this Darwin tour ?
Join a morning city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple and tour the other historic sites of the city including the Darwin Aviation Museum. Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, whose collections encompass Aboriginal art, visual arts, and Northern Territory history and natural sciences. After the tour you will be dropped off in the city for a 45-minute break and opportunity to have lunch.
In the afternoon head 60kms from Darwin to Adelaide River, home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for view over the Marrakai Plains and then it’s on to Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to view a wetland ecosystem up close.
Make the most of your Darwin adventure
What makes Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise a unique experience ?
Drive by St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral, the main place of Catholic worship in Darwin.
Drive past this important city landmark.
Quick photo stop at Charles Darwin National Park with exquisite views over Darwin.
Visit Darwin Aviation Museum and see a B-52 Bomber, on permanent loan from the United States Air Force, among the 19 aircraft on display. View some rare amateur footage of the first air-raid on Darwin and original footage from Japanese archives
Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and see the largest permanent display of Aboriginal artwork in Australia
Stroll through the Darwin (George Brown) Botanic Gardens, one of the few in the world which has marine and estuarine plants naturally in its grounds. You’ll have the chance to see some unique exotic plants and also some local wildlife.
Enjoy superb views across the floodplains. Green season views can often be accompanied by spectacular lightning storms. Watch the interactive displays that offer an insight into the ecological processes that occur in the wetlands.
Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles. View these prehistoric creatures up-close as your wildlife guide entices them to leap out of the water for a taste of buffalo meat. Learn about crocodile biology, territorial habits and their value to the eco system and see an amazing array of native birdlife.
Visit Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, where the scenery is impressive year-round, and as the wetlands recede, the dam becomes a birdwatcher’s delight. Because of its monsoon and eucalypt forest, melaleuca woodland and open water, the area attracts a diverse range of reptiles, mammals and marsupials.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
- Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit.
- If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional local guide
- Entry to the Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
- Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Darwin hotels
- Small group wetlands cruise on the Adelaide River
- Super comfortable luxury vehicle including: free wifi, in seat USB and air conditioning
- Entry to Darwin Aviation Museum
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by AAT Kings.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Darwin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 10 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please be waiting 5-10 minutes prior out the front of your selected hotel pick-up
Hotel Pick-Up List:
07:45 – Mindil Beach Casino Resort
07:50 – Adina/Vibe Waterfront
07:55 – Mantra Pandanas
08:00 – Argus Hotel
08:05 – Travelodge Darwin Resort
08:10 – H Hotel
08:15 – Rydges Darwin Central
08:20 – Hilton Darwin
08:25 – DoubleTree Darwin
08:30 – Mantra on the Esplanade
Final Departure Point: 08.30 Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin (Front of Hotel)