Top Northern Territory Outdoor Activities - page 4

Enjoy a rare chance to visit the Tiwi Islands and witness an Indigenous Australian 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 Indigenous Australian artists for an art-making workshop.

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.

Visiting Uluru from Alice Springs without local insight or transport can be difficult, but this guided tour makes the experience both easy and meaningful. Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on guided walks that highlight the site’s changing colors and cultural significance, with time at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to learn about Anangu traditions and Aboriginal history. The day concludes with a sunset experience at Uluru, complete with a glass of sparkling wine and a barbecue dinner.

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.

See Darwin’s highlights on a handy half-day tour by bus. Learn about Darwin’s World War II history at the Defence of Darwin Experience, with admission to this military heritage site included. Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stop by the 1934 Qantas Hangar and Darwin Aviation Museum, among other sites on this comprehensive introduction to Darwin. Includes handy hotel transfers; caravan parks cost extra.

Get close to Australia's wildlife, without having to book multiple tours, on this jumping croc cruise from Darwin. Cruise down the Adelaide River, home to more than 1,600 crocodiles, to see these creatures launch themselves out of the water, as well as native birdlife. Then, head over to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Center for views of the Marrakai Plains and enjoy the interactive displays.

Leave the driving to a professional while you soak up the legendary sights of Central Australia with this one-way shuttle service from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs. Travel aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach for the approximately 6-hour journey, while your driver provides commentary on Outback history and natural attractions. Stretch your legs with stops along the way to photograph ancient rock formations and admire Aboriginal art at a roadhouse.

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. Note: March and April visit the Burrungkuy and Nourlangie Rock galleries and ride the Billabong cruise.

Discover the rich marine life and fascinating maritime history of Darwin Harbour on a sightseeing cruise. Learn how human activity has shaped the working harbor, from aboriginal uses to World War II bombings and the hippie movement of the 1970s. Visit the site of a shipwreck, wind through a mangrove waterway, and watch the patterns of modern-day boat traffic while your captain narrates. Keep a close eye out for native birds, sea creatures, and crocs that call the harbor home.

One of the Northern Territory's key attractions is its isolation, but an increasing number of visitors means that the Territory's most popular attractions are becoming very busy. Cruise the Adelaide River without bumping into lots of other groups on this early-morning tour, with the chance to swim in picturesque—and croc-free—locales and meet a crocodile without a horde of onlookers spoiling the experience.

Hop aboard a jet ski to whip down the open water at your own speed. During this action-packed excursion, you’ll pass along both untouched coastlines and the iconic Mindil Beach Casino, getting a chance to rev your engine full-blast. Immerse yourself in local marine life along the way, including potential dolphin sightings.

Avoid the hassle of self-driving and make your way from Ayers Rock to your accommodations in Alice Springs in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with onboard toilet. Choose from multiple departure times (available depending on the season), hand your luggage to the driver, and set off for a relaxing, evening drive with hotel pickup from select locations.

Experience the natural wonders and ancient cultural heritage of Kakadu — one of Australia’s largest national parks. On this full-day tour from Darwin, cruise along the Yellow Waters 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.

Learn all about the Top End’s tropical flora on this walking tour with a local guide at the beautiful Darwin Botanic Gardens. Your guide will also help you notice the colorful birds that live amid the trees. An ideal tour for travelers who want to experience more than just a walk in the park and learn the stories behind it.

Board a 60-minute scenic flight to experience the desert environment of Australia's Red Center. Soar over Lake Amadeus, the largest salt lake in the Northern Territory, look for wild camels, and pass Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). All flights include informative commentary from your pilot and a guaranteed window seat.

Experience Darwin Harbour at its most atmospheric on a sunset tour. Take to the water for a thrilling jet ski experience and zip along the coast with your guide and small group. Cruise past the ‘Magic Mile’ from Mindil Beach to East Point, get in the party mood with music and included soft drinks, and watch the sunset over the ocean as you glide back to shore.

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.

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

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.

*Pick up and drop off service. *Darwin city tour learn about historical sites *Hop on to a guided boat cruise at Crocodylus Park, Join the adventure up close experience seeing jumping crocodiles out of the water, home to over 40 saltwater crocodiles, including a few big 5-meter males. *Crocodile viewing platform. *Crocodile handling experience and photo-takings(seasonal) *Optional Lunch at the Stokes Hill Wharf and scenic photo taking in the harbour *Group tour up to 10 people or 21 people

Get out into authentic Australian scenery and take the chance to see classic wildlife - including crocodiles - with this lunch cruise. Taking place just 90 minutes from Darwin (own transport to location required), explore an Australian billabong with plenty of time to appreciate the scenery, wildlife and beautiful birdlife. With a delicious lunch served on board, this is a pleasant, stress-free way to experience the best of outback Australia.

Marvel at the sight of the sun rising over the ocean as you speed across the glassy waters of the ocean on this Darwin morning guided jet ski adventure. Cruise along the tropical coastline to some secret spots, keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins and sea turtles, before catching an epic view of the golden sunrise glow over the city skyline on your way back to shore.

Spend the day on a private barramundi fishing trip from Darwin. Choose between freshwater barramundi at Corroborree Billabong or Shady Camp, or saltwater barramundi at Darwin Harbor, Adelaide River, or Bynoe Harbor. See a unique part of the Northern Territory without the hassle of hiring your own vehicle, and benefit from your guide's local knowledge.

We are the only tour operator in Kakadu, that does Day Tours to Jim Jim Falls and Half Day Tours to Maguk within Kakadu. Father (Chizo) and Daughter (Jody) Team Also Sunset Tour at Ubirr (from Jabiru only) for those that hire a car from Darwin and are NOT allowed to drive after dark. Pick up and drop offs are from your resort reception area. Freshly made lunches and snacks while on tour. Private Tours, Rock Art Tours with a indigenous guide, is also available upon request. Knowledgeable, Accredited Guides that are laid back and embrace FUN, which gives us a 5 star rating on any of our reviews on social media.