Charles Darwin National Park Tours and Activities

Explore the World War II sites of Darwin on this city sightseeing and cruise tour. Visit the Darwin war memorial and East Point Military Precinct, and explore Darwin Military Museum to chart the city’s wartime experience. Midway through, enjoy a small-boat cruise around Darwin Harbour, passing the modern naval base and the remnants and wreck sites of Japan’s devastating February 1942 air raids. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and live onboard commentary included.

Just 4 km from the Darwin City, your early start is rewarded as you are the first to enter the Charles Darwin National Park. The Park is notable for its World War II–era concrete bunkers and unique ecosystems, you will drive your SSV though the 13 Square Kms of some of Australia's most significant wetlands, woodlands and local indigenous and WWII historic sites. Driving into the Hidden Valley, which is packed with remarkable terrain and landscapes making this an exceptional experience, so close to the city. Expect to take full advantage of the capabilities of your SSV along some amazing trails…Can you and Holly Goodhead find the moonraker?

Your late afternoon adventure starts at the Charles Darwin National Park which has an extensive indigenous history, with Shell middens that indicate that Aboriginal people have lived their for thousands of years. Explore the fascinating history of WW11 as we drive down to the unique mangroves and Darwin Port Coastline, venturing into Hidden Valleys awesome bush trails. This tour is an amazing shared experience with some challenging sandy and rocky sections to test your skills. As the sun starts to set, we head back to base just in time for a bevvy. If you choose hang around for a sunset over Darwin, you will see the city from a spectacular view at the Park.

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.

Explore by SSV Port Darwin’s wetland which is a large and diverse ecological system, with 36 of the Northern Territory's 51 mangrove species protected in its system of inlets. Your Adventure begins within the Charles Darwin National Park, where you will be guided thru the fascinating local history as you travel the sandy and rocky tracks around for a thrilling off-road adventure! Drive through rugged bush tracks and anything else that Hidden Valley has to offer. An Octopussy adventure is a perfect afternoon experience, come and enjoy!

Have a blast in Darwin City's closest National Park, exploring the WW11 sites that are part of a network of military sites that formed Australia's front line defence. Today you will see historic ammunition storage bunkers and testing areas that were built in 1944 and used until the mid-1980s. We adventure around the park and into Hidden Valley where you can expect to have a lot of fun driving off-road in you SSV. This tour is an adventurous shared experience with a pace perfect for all groups or any skill level. The tracks on this tour are varied, testing and have surprises - so don't forget to put the camera on panorama.

Your late afternoon adventure starts at the Charles Darwin National Park which has an extensive indigenous history, with Shell middens that indicate that Aboriginal people have lived their for thousands of years. Explore the fascinating history of WW11 as we drive down to the unique mangroves and Darwin Port Coastline, venturing into Hidden Valleys awesome bush trails. This tour is an amazing shared experience with some challenging sandy and rocky sections to test your skills. As the sun starts to set, we head back to base just in time for a bevvy. If you choose hang around for a sunset over Darwin, you will see the city from a spectacular view at the Park.

History enthusiasts won’t want to miss this World War II-themed tour of Darwin. In 1942, Darwin was bombed. You’ll learn all about this dramatic event and the events leading to it on visits to the Darwin Military Museum, the Defence of Darwin Experience, Charles Darwin National Park, and elsewhere. This is a private tour so it can be customized to suit your needs.

Have a blast in Darwin City's closest National Park, exploring the WW11 sites that are part of a network of military sites that formed Australia's front line defence. Today you will see historic ammunition storage bunkers and testing areas that were built in 1944 and used until the mid-1980s. We adventure around the park and into Hidden Valley where you can expect to have a lot of fun driving off-road in you SSV. This tour is an adventurous shared experience with a pace perfect for all groups or any skill level. The tracks on this tour are varied, testing and have surprises - so don't forget to put the camera on panorama.

Just 4 km from the Darwin City, your early start is rewarded as you are the first to enter the Charles Darwin National Park. The Park is notable for its World War II–era concrete bunkers and unique ecosystems, you will drive your SSV though the 13 Square Kms of some of Australia's most significant wetlands, woodlands and local indigenous and WWII historic sites. Driving into the Hidden Valley, which is packed with remarkable terrain and landscapes making this an exceptional experience, so close to the city. Expect to take full advantage of the capabilities of your SSV along some amazing trails…Can you and Holly Goodhead find the moonraker?

Explore by SSV Port Darwin’s wetland which is a large and diverse ecological system, with 36 of the Northern Territory's 51 mangrove species protected in its system of inlets. Your Adventure begins within the Charles Darwin National Park, where you will be guided thru the fascinating local history as you travel the sandy and rocky tracks around for a thrilling off-road adventure! Drive through rugged bush tracks and anything else that Hidden Valley has to offer. An Octopussy adventure is a perfect afternoon experience, come and enjoy !