Top Darwin In the Air

This ultimate top-end tour is ideal for travelers short on time who want to see and do a lot. Travel by helicopter, airboat, cruise boat, and overland, for an incredible range of sights and experiences. Look out for crocodiles and birds on the floodplains of the Litchfield National Park and even cool off with a swim in a crocodile-safe pool.

Spend an action-packed day exploring two national parks in the Top End: Nitmiluk and Kakadu. Fly round-trip from Darwin to Katherine Gorge, then hop aboard a helicopter for a scenic ride. Explore the magnificent landscape for 1 hour by air followed by a riverboat cruise. A guide helps you discover this region abundant with wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural significance. See the spectacular Mary and Adelaide rivers on your return.

Carved out over millions of years, the majestic natural landscapes of Kakadu National Park have a scale that can only truly be appreciated from the air. See sights that can’t be reached by land as you soar through the skies in your own private fixed-wing aircraft. During the wet season, admire plunging Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls; during the dry, soak up the rugged formations of Arnhem Land.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love the chance to fly in a helicopter above Darwin. See landmarks like Mindil Beach and the Waterfront Precinct from a different perspective as you soar above them. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Darwin or a local, this half-hour helicopter ride is a memorable way of seeing the city.

The vast wetlands, towering termite mounds, and dramatic waterfalls of the Litchfield National Park are even more spectacular from the air. On this tour, take off from Darwin and soar over the park’s natural wonders on a scenic flight. Flying not only lets you explore further in a short time but also affords views of areas inaccessible by land. See the Darwin River Dam, the Magnetic Ant Hills, the Cascades, the Lost City, Sandy Creek Falls, and more.

Go sightseeing in Darwin with a hop-on hop-off pass that is valid for 24 or 48 hours. Cruise to top spots including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct, and Darwin Military Museum. Enjoy unobstructed views from the open-top double-decker bus and informative onboard commentary. Simply hop on board to travel from sight to sight, and explore in depth on your own by hopping off at any of the convenient stops. Opt for two different tour lengths to suit your sightseeing schedule.

Ensure you get the best sunset vista by heading out onto the water on this cruise across Darwin Harbour. Aboard a large, ocean-going catamaran with plenty of deck space, sit under the sails or in the air-conditioned salon and toast the setting sun with a glass of sparkling wine before enjoying a tapas/barbecue dinner while soaking up the views—if you wish, you can bring your own drinks and keep them chilled in the on board coolers.

Explore Kakadu National Park and learn about Australia’s Aboriginal heritage on a full-day tour from Darwin. You'll see the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed park, including ancient rock art of Ubirr Rock and views from the Nadab lookout. Then take a Guluyambi cultural cruise along the East Alligator River, traveling with an indigenous guide who stops along the way to show you the dramatic landscapes of Arnhem Land. Includes lunch, snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the best of Litchfield National Park on a full-day tour from Darwin. Head to the Adelaide River for a private Jumping Crocodile cruise that gives you great views of the crocs. Continue into Litchfield National Park to cool off in swimming holes such as Florence Falls, Wangi Falls or Buley Rockhole, see the sculptural termite mounds and have a picnic lunch. Back in Darwin, watch the sunset at Mindil Beach while sipping a glass of champagne and nibbling prawn appetizers before returning to your hotel.

Experience the natural wonders and ancient cultural heritage of Kakadu — Australia’s largest national park. On this full-day tour from Darwin, cruise along the Yellow Water billabong while spotting crocs basking on the banks. Admire ancient Aboriginal art at the ‘desert museum’ of Nourlangie Rock, and delve deeper into indigenous history at the Warradjan Aboriginal Centre.

Enjoy a rare chance to visit the Tiwi Islands and witness an Aboriginal community that holds on tightly to its traditions. Located off the coast of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands experience is led by an indigenous guide who shares local history and traditions. Partake in a traditional morning tea with Tiwi Islanders before visiting the Tiwi Museum and joining Aboriginal artists for an art-making workshop. You can also shop for Tiwi paintings, fabric, carving, pottery and clothing at island prices (own expense).

Explore a landscape of ancient rock formations, monsoon forests, and cascading waterfalls on this full-day tour from Darwin to Litchfield National Park. Marvel at massive termite pillars, take a dip in natural swimming holes, and explore rock pools at the base of the sparkling falls. Enjoy lunch at the Litchfield Café and learn of the Aboriginal legends that surround this pristine landscape.

If you’re driving from Darwin to Kakadu National Park, you can expect to spend up to six hours on the road. Shave half (or more!) of your travel time off with this helicopter flight from Darwin. Follow the Adelaide River from the sky before arriving at grand Kakadu. Enjoy birds-eye views of the park’s wetlands and gorges, including the impressive Ubirr lookout.

Take off on a scenic flight from Darwin and enjoy aerial views of Litchfield National Park and experience the vast natural beauty of its attractions, including Sandy Creek Falls, Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, and The Lost City. During the return flight, see sights such as the hundreds of Magnetic Termite Mounds and the Darwin River Dam, which contains half the volume of water as Sydney Harbour.

Discover one of the Northern Territory's hidden treasures—Litchfield—on this scenic flight. See stunning waterfalls, wetlands, and ancient Outback landscapes—areas that are largely inaccessible by land. Fly over the Darwin River Dam and the Rum Jungle uranium mine. Experience a bird's-eye view of the Litchfield National Park's magnetic termite mounds and majestic waterfalls. Then, fly south over the crocodile-breeding wetlands of the Daly River to the wide delta as it spills into the sea.