Top Darwin Sightseeing Tours

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.

Swap your cruise ship for a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Darwin on this sightseeing shore excursion. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass and explore the city in the Top End at your own pace. Board the open-top double-decker bus from the cruise terminal at Fort Hill Wharf and disembark at any of the 11 stops around Darwin, or simply stay on the bus for a 60- or 90-minute narrated tour. Visit the Military Museum, Botanic Gardens, Doctors Gully, Crocosaurus Cove and more!

Go sightseeing in Darwin on a 5-hour morning tour that takes you to top sites including Parliament House, Palmerston Town, the Darwin Botanical Gardens and the vibrant waterfront. Learn about the Darwin’s World War II history at the Defence of Darwin Experience, with admission to this military heritage site included in your tour. Have time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stop by the Fannie Bay Gaol and Darwin Aviation Heritage Centre among other sites on this comprehensive introduction to Darwin.

Get an insider’s perspective on the history and culture of Darwin on this walking tour with a local guide. Hear the background stories to the buildings and monuments that you’d miss if you just walked past them alone. There are many opportunities to stop and take pictures of the must-see sights as well as the more peaceful, hidden corners of central Darwin.

Explore the ancient history and modern vibrancy of Darwin on a half-day sightseeing tour. Travel by coach and listen as your local guide shares commentary about the tropical city’s natural and cultural attractions. Delve into Aboriginal art at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stroll past fragrant orchid blooms at the Botanic Gardens. Upgrade to cap off the day with a sunset cruise through Darwin Harbor while enjoying a fish-and-chip dinner with sparkling wine.

See where World War II bombs fell on Darwin on this harbour cruise. On 19 February 1942, Japanese planes targeted Allied ships in Darwin’s waters, causing mass destruction. Board an open-sided boat to cruise by these and other landmarks as you hear stories of the fateful day and Darwin’s wartime history. See remnants of the raids and underwater shipwreck sites, and sail by historical wharfs, pearling luggers, and other maritime locations. Live commentary included.

Adrenaline junkies won’t want to miss this high-energy Top End adventure: an airboat tour of Darwin Harbour and the mangroves, departing right from the heart of the city. Feel the adrenaline rush as the V8 aircraft engine roars into life and the craft races across the water on a fast lap, then immerse in the Northern Territory’s epic landscape, home to sea birds, saltwater crocodiles, and more.

Set sail around Darwin Harbour for a scenic 45-minute sightseeing cruise and enjoy serene views of the Northern Territory capital. Hop on board a comfortable catamaran and listen to the live on-board commentary as you float along Lameroo Beach, glide around Stokes Hill Wharf and spot waterside landmarks like Bicentennial Park, the Larakeyah Barracks and the sunken USS Peary.

This self-guided audio tour of Darwin is a great activity for travelers who want the independence of traveling without a guide while also wanting the information and entertainment that a guide provides. Download the audio file and follow the tour to some of the main landmarks of Darwin city, stopping wherever you want. Enjoy historical tales and be immersed in the city and its stories at your own pace.

Darwin’s coastal waters are a haven for diverse fish species like barramundi, mangrove jack, and salmon—but knowing where the shoals will appear can be tricky. On this fishing tour, take to the skies and watch for the shoals from the air. With lunch and your fishing equipment included, cast your line for the catch of the day. You’ll also have time for a scenic flight over Litchfield National Park.

Take a private military history tour in comfort during your time in the Top End. Our accredited local guides all have a passion for Darwin's history, heritage and culture, and they love sharing their knowledge and showcasing their town. Equipped with modern, comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, our guides are able to take you on a journey around Darwin describing the events of that fateful day in 1942 when Darwin was bombed, as well as the broader war history of the town. This private war history tour can be tailored specifically around the interests of guests. Price includes entrance fees to the Darwin Military Museum and the Defense of Darwin Experience, and Charles Darwin National Park.

Enjoy a full day harbour cruise from Darwin to the remote Crab Claw Island Resort in Bynoe Harbour disembarking right on the beach where you’ll indulge in a delicious all-Australian seafood buffet lunch. Sit back and take in the view from the harbourside bar with a drink, relax in one of the two resort pools or explore further afield through the private Island wildlife sanctuary.

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.

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.

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.

The tours aim to provide you with an excellent experience were you can immerse in the tranquillity and the wonders of nature Litchfield has to offer whilst relaxing under the waterfalls and basking in nature’s oasis while swimming in clear, freshwater pools. Offer dedicated tours to suit the requirements of all travellers even kids would love its designed to evade the times when there are big crowds at the major waterfalls and lunch spots in the park. A specialized guided walking tour like no other, to the rocky bottom of Florence Falls via Shady Creek. You can also choose to do a self-guided walk from Buley rock hole to Florence falls. Or why not try your luck going down the 135-length stairway? Experience Batchelor Butterfly Farm and the wonderful Animal Petting zoo. LUNCH is at Tolmer falls where you have the chance to view it from the lookout or do the walk around the top area through an ancient cycad forest while your guide prepares a delicious meal.

With its circular bays and turquoise lagoons surrounded by the Top End’s rugged wilderness, Darwin’s geography is just extraordinary. Appreciate this remarkable city in style on a private scenic flight, with a fixed-wing aircraft and dedicated pilot just for you and your group, guaranteed window seats, and departures throughout the day to suit your schedule.

On this tour, you will arrive at four different kinds of watering holes where you will share a tale and beverage (or two) with the local publicans. Flying by helicopter, this pub-crawl, not only offers spectacular sights of the Top End but also has you arrive with your own rock star landing at a selection of Darwin’s handpicked iconic pubs!

Litchfield is one of the Northern Territory’s hidden treasures, and seeing it from the air is the best way to fully appreciate it. Our Scenic Flight will show you the hidden corners of Litchfield, which are largely inaccessible by land. Stunning waterfalls, wetlands and ancient Outback landscapes provide perplexing views that won’t soon be forgotten. Fly over the Darwin River Dam, Famous Rum Jungle Uranium Mine and onto the majestic Litchfield escarpments. Experience a bird’s eye view of the Magnetic Ant Hills, Cascades, Lost City, and the many majestic water falls including the Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls. From Litchfield we fly south over crocodile-breeding wetlands of the Daly River to the wide Daly River delta as it spills into the sea. Then we will fly back to Darwin along the remote West Coast via Channel Point, Crab Claw Island and Darwin Harbour.

The tour will depart from Darwin Airport, where you prepare for some of the most phenomenal sights anywhere in the world. Firstly, fly out over outback Australia, including the Kimberley region and, most noteworthy, the scenic north west coastline. Upon arriving in Kununurra, the tour will head towards the renowned Bungle Bungles. These huge sandstone towers were molded by twenty million years of erosion and weathering. This all lead to the stunning, multi-coloured pillars we see today. Moreover, seeing them from the sky is an absolutely unbeatable experience, as only from there is it possible to understand the scale and unbelieveable beauty of the ranges. Afterwards, the tour will lead you to a lesser known spectacle of the Australian Outback. Following the winding gorges of the Ord River, the tour reaches its pinnacle. Of an almost unrivaled majesty, the stunning Lake Argyle sits dormant. Revel in the beauty of this colossal freshwater lake molded by the ancient landscape.

Depart Darwin Airport for a bird's eye view of the beautiful Darwin City and Harbour, before flying over to Crab Claw Island. Take a scenic flight of the Island, then land for a fish, swim, or simply relax at the bar and have some lunch. Explore the tropical Island, then depart for a flight back to Darwin. Minimum of 2 passengers per booking.

Yes, you read that right! This is a pub crawl by Helicopter. We have offered this unique tour since 2007 and over the years it has evolved into the Heli Pub Crawl it is today. This tour is not just about the pubs. It will provide an amazing look at Darwin and surrounds from above, the harbour and coastline, tropical savannah woodlands, cathedral and magnetic termite mounds, billabongs and creeks. We arrive at iconic outback watering holes with a rock star landing in your very own helicopter. You will be sure to hear your fair share of tall tales and meet interesting critters, laid back locals and the charismatic publicans that define each of the establishments.

Awaken your senses with this Tropical Light experience and start your evening in Darwin sipping on a complimentary gin with Mother Nature’s best light show. This is tropical light unplugged, a short sunset and twilight cruise on Darwin Harbour during the tropical summer when the sky is stretched with colour catching storm clouds, multi-hued sunsets and a peppering of electrical light shows. After sunset on the open harbour, twilight will be enjoyed with a stunning city backdrop in a place where trees are in the sea. When twilight fades we return to Kitchener Bay where travellers disembark the cruise vessel and make their own way to CHOW restaurant for the Tropical Bite experience. Travel between Dock 2 and CHOW can be self drive, walking, hire a scooter or take the free shuttle. At CHOW dinner is included along with a complimentary Saltie Gin Cocktail. Dinner is from the al carte menu and includes one starter and one main per person.

Discover Katherine Gorge from every angle on a thrilling 8-hour excursion by air and water. The adventure begins with a flight from Darwin over Adelaide River, Pine Creek, and the iconic Australian Outback. After landing, it's time to take to the skies again. Discover the hard-to-reach places within the gorge by helicopter. The last leg of the adventure includes a picturesque boat cruise through the gorge, before your return flight to Darwin.