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Top 15 National Park Trips in Australia

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Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 national park trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise - Magnetic termite mounds bring a touch of the strange
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Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

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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Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne - Eureka Stockade Memorial and the Ballarat connection
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Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

2.Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 761 reviews · from $111

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians with a guide such as Cloe, Jacqui, Rachael, or Mel, depending on the day. Visit Eureka Stockade Memorial, Halls Gap, Silverband Falls, MacKenzie Falls, Reed Lookout, Boroka Lookout, and the Grand Canyon circuit. Expect a long day with real walking and limited time at some stops.

“We had a great driver tour guide in Bluey (Tom). He drove us to our destinations with almost care. He told jokes, history of places and events as we were passing different towns. We had tea/coffee and muffins on the way. Lunch & dinner wRead more”

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From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise - From the Tasman Island Cruises office to the open sea
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From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

3.From Port Arthur: Tasman Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 704 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Join Pennicott Wilderness Journeys for a fast, open-air cruise from Port Arthur along Tasmania’s wild east coast. Guides such as Tim, Damo, Andrew, and Hamish share local insight as you pass Cape Pillar, sea caves, waterfalls, seals, seabirds, dolphins, and migrating whales. Bring warm layers, gloves, and a sense of adventure.

“Andrew & Tom were excellent …. Andrew steering & driving the boat his commentary was just incredible … Tom forever checking on passengers & ensuring safety measures were being followed was a brilliant. Those 2 young men are definitely a credit to Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, when I visit Tassie again I will absolutely do another cruise. Thank you .”

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Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise - Pickup before 8 a.m. and the long road west
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Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

4.Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 701 reviews · 10h 30m · from $70Best value

Spend a full day with Oz Trails exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Guides such as Les and Bruce combine local stories with bushwalks, waterfalls, Three Sisters, and optional Scenic World and Sydney Zoo visits. Finish with a ferry ride from Olympic Park to Circular Quay.

“Les was my guide, he was amazing the whole trip. First you stop in the zoo, we were the first ones so the zoo was empty (around 9am) and it was great because we could enjoy the whole area without waiting long queues. The trip is worth it, stopping in some points where you can enjoy the Blue mountains with “three sisters”in front of you. Then you stop in other points to see the waterfall and other cool places. I highly recommend.”

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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise - Starting from Hobart or Adventure Bay
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From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

5.From Hobart/Adventure Bay: Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 601 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $127

Ride Pennicott Wilderness Journeys’ open-air yellow boat along Bruny Island’s rugged coast. An English-speaking guide points out seals, dolphins, whales, albatross, caves, and nesting seabirds. Choose a Bruny Island start or a Hobart package with ferry crossings, a bus tour, and hotel drop-off.

“Great fun very relaxed and lovely lunch.. Arie was a great fun and so was our skipper 😊”

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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park - Pirates Bay, Eaglehawk Neck, and the first coastal views
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Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

6.Port Arthur Full-day Guided Tour with Harbour Cruise and Tasman National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · from $121

Travel from Hobart to Richmond, the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur with a driver-guide such as Colin, Vic, Mark or Rod. Explore the convict site, join a 30-minute harbour cruise, see Tasman Arch and Remarkable Cave, and return via a chocolate stop.

“Very comfortable coach. Very thoughtful and kind driver, Vic. We saw some beautiful sights. The only improvement would have been more time in Port Arthur penitentiary.”

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From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Group Tour - Silverband Falls and the first easy walk
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From Melbourne: Grampians National Park Group Tour

7.Grampians National Park Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 505 reviews · from $102

Leave Melbourne for a full day in Grampians National Park with Go West Tours. Expect MacKenzie Falls, Silverband Falls, the Grand Canyon, Boroka Lookout, kangaroos, and local stories from guides such as Lisa, Jaimes, Lucy, and Simon. An audio guide in 16 languages is also available.

“The final waterfalls & view of the Grampians was certainly the highlight. There isn't too much walking and I think as a day trip it's a good option. Well organized and comfortable ttip”

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Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch - Crossing to Bruny Island by ferry
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Hobart: Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

8.Bruny Island Wilderness Coast Eco Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 498 reviews · 10 hours · from $194

Spend 10 hours exploring Bruny Island by coach, ferry, and custom-built boat. Guides such as Zoe, Jamie, Liam, and Murray add lively commentary, while the cruise brings you beneath sea cliffs and close to seals, dolphins, caves, and Breathing Rock. Lunch and windproof jackets are included.

“Had a great day starting with our coach driver Clare who was very informative with her information all the way down from Hobart and including Bruny. Our boat driver Mick was great as was Louie who also looked after us on the boat. Morning tea and lunch were both yummy. There were six of us in the family and we really enjoyed ourselves.”

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Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River - From Norman Beach into Bass Strait
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Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

9.Wilsons Promontory Wilderness Cruise from Tidal River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $118

Set out from Norman Beach with guides such as Damo, Ella or Jazzie on a 2.5-hour amphibious boat cruise. See South Point, Skull Rock, granite coast, fur seals and possible dolphins or whales. Jackets and ginger tablets are available, but expect wind, spray and rough water.

“It was an amazing tour. The tour guide explained everything and he was very helpful. We would definitely recommend it to our family and friends.”

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From Darwin: Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour - Leaving Darwin through the Adelaide River wetlands
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From Darwin: Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour

10.Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · from $168

Travel from Darwin to Kakadu National Park in an air-conditioned mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Dani, Tim, Leigh, or Rick. See Ubirr rock art, Cahills Crossing, wetlands, and Bowali Visitor Centre. Choose the optional jumping crocodile cruise or visit Fogg Dam.

“Our guide, Tim, was great. It was a long day out but Tim did his best to have us getting the most out of it.”

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Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island - What happens during the three-hour cruise
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Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

11.Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay, Bruny Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $129

From Adventure Bay, you’ll spend about three hours aboard Pennicott’s custom eco-cruiser, racing beneath South Bruny’s cliffs and past caves, blowholes, seals, dolphins, and sea eagles. Guides such as Ben, Jordy, Hamish, Zoe, Rob, and Jordon are praised for safety, humor, and local knowledge.

“A fabulous experience enjoyed all of it, crew were great fun! Having a pod of dolphins ride in the wake of the boat for ages was a highlight.”

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Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin - Tolmer Falls brings height and rare bats
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Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin

12.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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From Cairns: Daintree Wilderness & Cape Tribulation Bus Tour - Wildlife Habitat sets the scene
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From Cairns: Daintree Wilderness & Cape Tribulation Bus Tour

13.Daintree Wilderness & Cape Tribulation Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 259 reviews · 13 hours - 1 day · from $180

Spend about 13 hours exploring Far North Queensland with Tropic Wings. Visit Wildlife Habitat, cross the Daintree River ferry, walk the rainforest, cruise for crocodiles, eat lunch near Cape Tribulation, and finish with Daintree ice cream.

“Our tour guide George was excellent! He was knowledgeable, told great aboriginal stories and was a kind soul. He was also quite patient in dealing with a belligerent passenger at one point.”

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Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch - Reaching Melaleuca, a remote base in the southwest
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Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

14.Southwest Tasmania Wilderness Experience: Fly Cruise and Walk Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $537

Leave the 8:30 am meeting point in Cambridge and fly with Par Avion over Hobart, the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, and Tasmania’s rugged south coast. At Melaleuca, join a boat cruise on Melaleuca Inlet and Bathurst Harbour, walk through the Southwest National Park, and enjoy lunch before flying back.

“The scenic flight around the coastline of Tasmania to the remote Bathurst Harbour with a very small group of people was amazing. It was an opportunity to see just how remote parts of Tasmania remain today. The pilots were fantastic and ensured everyone enjoyed the experience.”

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Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin - The road from Darwin to the Tabletop Range
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Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

15.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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