6 Wildlife Tours in Darwin Worth Booking

1.Mary River Wetlands Wildlife Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 324 reviews · 8 hours · from $166Our pick

Small-group Darwin wetlands day trip with Fogg Dam, Window on the Wetlands, and a 2.5-hour open-air Mary River cruise plus lunch.

“Humorous guide with a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna. Great to get close to so many birds and crocodiles! The trip was more than we expected with commentary the whole way about Darwin, it's history, the wildlife and National parks and information about indigenous people and their culture. The cold lunch was amazing! Nice small group of onlyb6, so got yo know the others on the trip. Comfortable bus. Good safety information.”

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2.Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · from $155

Kakadu highlights from Darwin: Ubirr rock art, Fogg Dam or croc cruise, Cahills Crossing, expert Indigenous stories and wildlife.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the time at Kakadu and Fogg Dam even if it was raining, but it’s a long ride there and the bus they use is very cramped especially since they had every seat filled the day I went.”

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3.Kakadu National Park & Wildlife Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 200 reviews · 12 hours · from $166

Full-day minibus trip from Darwin to Kakadu, with Fogg Dam wildlife, Adelaide River crocodiles, and Ubirr rock art plus great guide stories.

“Darryl was awesome, very knowledgeable, considerate and took great care of us.”

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4.LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour – Max 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $114Top rated

Small-group Fogg Dam wildlife spotting with guaranteed window seat, binoculars, and guide Geoff Barrett, plus a Humpty Doo pub stop.

“Amazing tour with amazing tour guide Geoff! Interesting stories on the trip and amazing spots for sunset 🌇 finishing the tour with good dinner 🤌🏻 the trip is totally worthy”

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5.LookAbout Darwin Wetlands Wildlife Premium Tour Max 6 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 5 hours · from $112Best value

Small-group Fogg Dam wildlife drive with Geoff Barrett, then time at Humpty Doo Hotel for a true NT pub meal.

“Yep. It’s been on my bucket list for years. Glad I got to see Humpty Doo with Look About Tours Geoff our tour guide went to great lengths to make sure our trip was memorable. First we went towards Fogg Dam He pointed out Magnetic Termite Mounds. We saw so many birds. I was astounded that he pointed out so many of the birds which flew around. He knew so much about them. We saw Red tailed black cockatoos, jabiru, herons, whistling kites, blue laughless kookaburras and so many more - bustards ibis the list went on. Buffalo and wallabies greeted us as the sun went down Next we were…”

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6.Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 10h 30m · from $113

Full-day Darwin to Litchfield tour: Magnetic Termite Mounds, waterfall plunge pools, optional jumping crocodiles, and Fogg Dam wildlife.

“The crocodiles were spectacular! All in all a great tour.”

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