Hand-picked tours across Australia
Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Australia for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

ETHICAL ADVENTURES-Berry Springs &Territory Wildlife Park shuttle
Darwin's sole shuttle connecting the city to Berry Springs and Territory Wildlife Park, an 8-hour round trip through the Top End. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to two distinct natural attractions: Berry Springs' thermal pools and the wildlife park's animal encounters. You'll handle your own park entry, giving you flexibility on what to explore and how long to linger at each stop.

From Darwin Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Trip
A full-day expedition from Darwin into the heart of the Top End, featuring a 2-hour guided cruise through the towering red cliffs of Katherine Gorge, followed by a swim in the cool waters of Edith Falls. Travel through outback townships and stop at the Jawoyn-managed visitor centre to learn about Indigenous culture and country. Led by local guides who know the landscape intimately, the tour adapts to seasonal conditions and includes gentle bush walks. Small-group format keeps the experience personal and connected.

Maguk Falls Kakadu Half Day Tour from Jabiru or Cooinda
Half-day expedition to Maguk Falls in [Kakadu National Park](/places/kakadu-national-park), departing from Jabiru or Cooinda. You'll swim in crystal-clear pools surrounded by escarpment walls, spot native wildlife, and explore one of the Top End's most dramatic seasonal waterfalls. Run by a father-daughter team of accredited guides who prioritise genuine connection over scripted experiences. Includes freshly prepared snacks on the road. The falls typically flow June through October.

Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Combine Darwin's cultural landmarks with a wildlife encounter on the Adelaide River in a single 9-hour outing. Start with a guided walk through the city's museums, aviation heritage, and botanical gardens, then break for lunch before heading into crocodile country. The second half takes you by coach into the Top End wetlands for a small-group cruise where saltwater crocodiles surface alongside river birds in their natural setting.

Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles Full Day Trip from Darwin
Pack a full day into [Litchfield National Park](/places/litchfield-national-park) with a local guide steering you through the Top End's most striking landscapes. Start with a crocodile-spotting cruise where saltwater hunters launch themselves at bait, then cool off in crystal waterholes beneath cascading falls. Hunt for wildlife amongst the rust-coloured termite mounds—some cathedral-shaped, others magnetic—before settling in for sunset drinks with prawns and champagne. Twelve hours, small group, air-conditioned transport between stops.

Crocodile Jumping Boat Cruise with Transfer from Darwin
Head into the Top End's rivers to watch saltwater crocodiles leap from the water in their natural habitat. This 4-hour excursion from Darwin combines a guided drive through the region with an hour-long boat cruise on the Adelaide River, where crocs are hand-fed to trigger their signature hunting jumps. You'll spot other native wildlife along the way, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced guide, and benefit from return transport to Darwin.

Jumping Crocodile Cruise with lunch
Head out on the Adelaide River for six hours to witness saltwater crocodiles launching themselves from the water—a primal display that defines the Top End. Your small group cruises past rock outcrops and paperback forests whilst your guide explains the behaviour and ecology of these prehistoric reptiles and other native fauna. Hotel transfers and lunch are included, making this a straightforward way to tick off a genuine Australian wildlife encounter.
