The 12 Best National Park Tours in Darwin

1.Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

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

Spend about 11 hours with Litchfield Escapes, pairing an early Adelaide River cruise with Litchfield’s Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, and termite mounds. Guides such as Dylan, Daz, Will, and Damo provide local stories, lunch, snacks, and return transport for groups capped at 24.

“Our guide, Will, was amazing! He drove the bus while telling good stories and a wide range of local knowledge the whole time; history, bush tucker, everything! Will also pointed out everything we needed to know. He had a great sense of humour and kept it fun but very safety conscious with the jumping crocs. It was very well organised, he's great at his job.”

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2.Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 264 reviews · from $154

Travel from Darwin to Litchfield National Park for Florence, Tolmer, and Wangi Falls, with time for seasonal swimming, termite mounds, Howard Springs, lunch, and live commentary. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a driver-guide are included. Expect a full 9-hour-15-minute day.

“Great tour, very beautiful area to visit. Guide very informative, gave perfect amount of information.”

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3.Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 10h 30m · from $176

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Litchfield National Park from Darwin with an English-speaking AAT Kings guide. See giant termite mounds, Florence, Tolmer, and Wangi Falls, take a short bush walk, swim when conditions allow, and enjoy included lunch in an air-conditioned coach.

“The day trip was awesome. Brooke was very friendly and knowledgeable about the park and history of the Rock Art and caves. The cruise on the river was terrific also.”

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4.Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · from $155

Spend 12 hours exploring Kakadu from Darwin in an air-conditioned minibus. Visit Fogg Dam, Ubirr’s ancient Aboriginal rock art, and Cahills Crossing, with an optional jumping crocodile cruise. Guides such as Leigh, Danni, Boogey, and Tim bring local wildlife and Indigenous culture to life.

“being a day trip the bus trip was a bit long but at the end so worth it our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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5.Kakadu National Park Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 12 hours · from $240

Travel from Darwin to Kakadu with guides such as Norm, Neville, or Becs, depending on the day. Walk through Ubirr’s ancient rock galleries, look across Nadab floodplains, enjoy a Guluyambi cruise with an Indigenous guide, and step onto Arnhem Land for a cultural demonstration.

“What a day of wonders in the Northern Territory with our fantastic guide, Becs. We marveled at the ancient art gallery of Ubirr and gazed out from the lookout upon a breathtaking landscape. Then, we embarked on a Guluyambi cultural cruise along the East Alligator River, which glides between Kakadu and Arnhem Land. We disembarked on Arnhem Land while our local guide from Arnhem Land demonstrated spear hunting techniques. We witnessed an abundance of crocodiles along the river, so no swimming for us today 😊. Truly an amazing experience. The tour company also offered collection and drop off at Coolalinga, on the Stuart Highway, which we really appreciated as it…”

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6.Litchfield National Park Tour with Wetlands or Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $112

Leave Darwin at 7:30 am for Litchfield National Park, where you can walk to Florence Falls, swim at Buley Rockhole or Wangi Falls, and see magnetic termite mounds. Add the Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, or choose Fogg Dam. Guides such as Darryl, Rick, Becca, and Tim bring local knowledge to the long day.

“Pitch perfect. Adventurous, insightful, and all around great time. The guide Chris was professional and well organized. Enjoyed it all.”

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7.Litchfield National Park Day Tour & Berry Springs, Max 11 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $154

Spend about 10 hours exploring Litchfield National Park and Berry Springs from Darwin in a group of no more than 11. Guides such as Lars, Mel, Reuben, and Glen share local stories, while the day includes waterfalls, swimming holes, noodles, snacks, hotel pickup, and return transport.

“Our tour guide Mel was lots a fun!!! At Litchfield NP we saw 4 gorgeous waterfalls and swam in two different lovely refreshing pools. We also learned a lot about the outback life. Wallabies were alongside the road in several places.”

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8.Litchfield National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · from $142

Travel from Darwin in an air-conditioned minivan with up to 11 people, stopping at Florence Falls, Buley Rockholes, Wangi Falls, termite mounds, and, season permitting, Berry Springs. Guides such as Naomi, Kats, Tracey, and Annie bring local stories and practical help to this active 10-hour day.

“Our tour guide Naomi was brilliant! Definitely recommend this tour of litchfield we had the best time swimming and getting to see some of the best views”

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9.Kakadu National Park Wildlife & Ubirr Rock Art Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · from $168

Travel from Darwin into Kakadu National Park with an experienced guide such as Rick, Boggi, Tim, or Darryl. See 20,000-year-old rock art at Ubirr, watch for crocodiles at Cahills Crossing, visit Fogg Dam, and add an Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise for an extra fee.

“Great trip seeing the highlights of kakadu. So much wildlife and a lovely walk at ubirr rock seeing the aboriginal art. Rick was an excellent guide and was able to tell us all about the birds and other animals we saw”

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10.Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $115

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Fogg Dam and Litchfield National Park with an experienced guide such as Daryl, Tim or Emily. Spot birds and reptiles, see giant Magnetic Termite Mounds, swim at Florence Falls or Buley Rockhole, and add a one-hour jumping crocodile cruise for an extra cost.

“Did this tour in the wet season but still covered lots of places of interest & had a croc free dip! A well organised trip - the bus was air-conditioned, had an esky to keep our food cold & plenty of cold water to refill drink bottles. Daryl was a greaRead more”

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11.Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight &Yellow Water Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $896

Fly from Darwin with a guaranteed window seat, following rivers, wetlands, escarpments, and seasonal waterfalls to Kakadu. After landing at Cooinda, take a 1.5-hour Yellow Water cruise, then return by plane. Pilots including Jacob, Jake, and Andrew provide commentary throughout.

“From the time we booked, the folks at Kookaburra Air took amazingly good care of us, rescheduling to fit our ship's schedule, charging my scooter while we were on the tour so I could get back to the ship. The supportive care continued Read more”

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12.Litchfield National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $106Best value

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Litchfield National Park from Darwin in an air-conditioned minibus. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Daryl or Aaron, leads you to waterfalls, swimming holes, magnetic termite mounds, and either a jumping crocodile cruise or Fogg Dam.

“An absolutely excellent day, well worth the money. Our guide Daryl was brilliant, very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. We went to some beautiful places, learned loads and had a great day. Highly recommended.”

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