Top Northern Territory Multi-day Tours

If you’re short on time in the Top End but want to experience the best, join this fun-packed two-day group tour. Starting in Darwin, you’ll be transported to the desert camp for a night of glamping under the clear Northern Territory skies. Over the course of two days, experience a scenic helicopter flight, get up close to saltwater crocs (but not too close!), enjoy an airboat cruise, and dine on delicious tucker from the camp kitchen.

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!

If you’re short on time while touring the Top End, this action-packed day trip to Litchfield National Park is ideal for you. The park is famous for its glorious waterfalls, and you’ll see these up-close on a guided nature walk. You’ll also get the chance to swim in refreshing rock pools and spot wildlife, including kangaroos, flying foxes, and rare birds. Learn about the park’s biodiversity while having fun.

Don’t feel you have to follow rigid sightseeing schedules, discover the majestic Uluru at your own pace with this Ayers Rock combo, featuring two half-day tours. Over two days, see ancient Aboriginal rock paintings at the Mutitjulu Waterhole, witness a magical Uluru sunset and sunrise, see the mystical red-rock domes of The Olgas (Kata Tjuta), and hike through the Walpa Gorge. Upgrade to include a classic Australian barbecue after your sunset tour or, if you're an active traveler, add on a full-day trip to Kings Canyon, famed for its desert flora and fauna.   

To truly experience Australia’s far north, you need not just a 4WD but deep cultural knowledge. This award-winning small-group tour, with a maximum of six travelers, gets you off the beaten track. Experience Kakadu, including a wetlands cruise and the Ubirr rock art; then camp in the pristine Cobourg Peninsula for nature walks, foraging, boating, birdwatching, fishing, and more. Your package includes activities, meals, guiding, transfers, and four nights’ accommodation.

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. Includes lunch, snacks, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel from Alice Springs to World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to see Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Considered the spiritual of the Red Centre, these two sacred sites feature stunning scenery and significant cultural importance. Discover the highlights with your guides, who take you to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala walk and the Cultural Centre. Learn about local Aboriginal history and traditions during this all-inclusive tour. Includes a buffet breakfast, lunch, snacks and an Aussie barbecue during the sunset at Uluru.

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.

Spend an action-packed day exploring two national parks in the Top End: Nitmiluk and Kakadu. Fly round-trip from Darwin to Katherine Gorge, then hop aboard a helicopter for a scenic ride. Explore the magnificent landscape for 1 hour by air followed by a riverboat cruise. A guide helps you discover this region abundant with wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural significance. See the spectacular Mary and Adelaide rivers on your return.

Take in Darwin Harbour during a 2sunset cruise aboard the 'Charles Darwin,' a deluxe 3-level catamaran that was built for service on the Gold Coast Broadwater. Travel past Stokes Hill Wharf, the Esplanade, Larrakeyah Naval barracks, Cullen Bay, and Fannie Bay, while seated in air-conditioned comfort or outside on the Sun Deck (top deck). Hear live commentary on Darwin’s history and landmarks, and have the option to include a buffet dinner, or purchase snacks and drinks at the onboard bar.

Enjoy a rare chance to visit the Tiwi Islands and witness an Aboriginal 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 Aboriginal artists for an art-making workshop. You can also shop for Tiwi paintings, fabric, carving, pottery and clothing at island prices (own expense).

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day tour from Alice Springs. Travel with an expert guide to highlights such as Simpsons Gap, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Glen Helen. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty and capture photo ops of the Australian Outback as you hike into rock canyons, discover hidden waterholes and view historical sites. Chances to swim and hike along the way

The Gay’wu women’s tour provides female visitors with the opportunity to come together with their Yolŋu sisterhood and learn about their culture, history and country. The Gay’wu (dilly bag) is a powerful and important cultural symbol in Arnhem Land, where it was first created thousands of years ago. You will learn about and experience Yolŋu philosophy and kinship, weaving, jewellery making, painting, astrology, healing ceremony, cooking and bush medicine, dancing, gathering oysters or mud crabs and much more. Activities will vary according to the season and availability of materials. The Yolŋu often say the land is their mother. It nurtures, heals and guides their lives. This is why the female visitor experience and connection to Yolŋu people is often so profound, and time spent with the Yolŋu women is often described “life-changing”. Includes transport, Yolngu guide, activities, all meals and accommodation.

Join us on an exclusive 4wd safari adventure of a lifetime showcasing the very best Kakadu National Park has to offer. Discover some of the oldest and best preserved Aboriginal Rock Art in the world, keep a lookout for some of our prehistoric friends (crocodiles) as we cruise the ancient wetlands by boat. Visit spectacular waterfalls and cool off in some of the most beautiful natural plunge pools imaginable. We’ll be exploring some truly spectacular countryside, amongst pockets of rainforest packed with endemic species of flora and fauna. This fully accommodated tour has you relaxing indoors in comfort each night after action packed days of exploration, culture and unmatched vistas.

Dive into Darwin’s foodie scene with this Sunday lunch tasting tour. Start the day with a coffee at popular local haunt Roma bar, admire the street art along Austin Lane, and see landmarks including Darwin Harbour and the Old Town Hall. Visit two Darwin restaurants, one Downtown and one along the Waterfront, and tuck into various dishes, including local specialties and exotic treats.

Immerse in the ancient traditions of the Yolngu Homelands in the Far North on this cultural immersion tour, with four days and three nights living among Earth’s oldest civilization. Eat Yolgnu food; learn the basics of law, culture, and kinship; and try your hands at activities such as weaving, painting, spear fishing, gathering bush tucker, making jewelry, or playing the didgeridoo. Pickup is from Darwin and drop-off at Gove airport.

With its red rock canyons, outback desert, and iconic landmarks, Australia’s Red Centre is full of natural wonders. This 3-day camping adventure covers the region’s three most popular destinations—Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Kata Tjuta. Enjoy magnificent views of Uluru at sunrise and sunset, take guided hikes in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka National Park, and camp out beneath the outback stars.

Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.

Ayers Rock is Australia’s postcard star, but many visitors opt for a whistle-stop tour and miss out on the magic of the Red Centre. This 4-tour combo ensures you check off all the highlights, including a sunrise base walk of Uluru, a sunrise hike through the Valley of the Winds, a sunset tour of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), and a sunset visit to Uluru, including an optional Aussie BBQ dinner. You can even add on a hike around King’s Canyon.

Take a different view of the Top End by beating the crowds to experience a two-day Wet Season get-away. Join a Jumping Croc Cruise along the Adelaide River to see the pre-historic salt-water crocodiles and bird life enroute. View spectacular storms roll-in during the afternoon and learn about the significance that the Wet Season has for First Nation Peoples. View the thunderous waterfalls, swim in Litchfield National Park’s waterholes and visit a few watering holes too.

Explore Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, and the rugged Top End on a 3-day outback safari from Darwin. You'll cool off in the swimming holes of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, look for crocodiles and birds at the Mary River, check out the Nardab Floodplain from above, and see Aboriginal rock art in Ubirr. Sleep in a comfortably outfitted tent and eat freshly prepared meals as you discover the Northern Territory with your guide.

Journey into Australia's dusty Red Centre and experience for yourself two of the continent's star attractions. Explore the immense rock domes of Kata Tjuta, witness an unforgettable Uluru sunset and enjoy a delicious spread of produce with local native food. Encounter the world's biggest rock up close on a walk around its base, learn of the First Australians mythologies woven into it and admire Aboriginal arts and crafts on display in the Uluru Cultural Centre. Short though this two-day trip may be in time, it's mighty large in attractions.

The Gay’wu women’s tour provides female visitors with the opportunity to come together with their Yolŋu sisterhood and learn about their culture, history and country. The Gay’wu (dilly bag) is a powerful and important cultural symbol in Arnhem Land, where it was first created thousands of years ago. You will learn about and experience Yolŋu philosophy and kinship, weaving, jewellery making, painting, astrology, healing ceremony, cooking and bush medicine, dancing, gathering oysters or mud crabs and much more. Activities will vary according to the season and availability of materials. The Yolŋu often say the land is their mother. It nurtures, heals and guides their lives. This is why the female visitor experience and connection to Yolŋu people is often so profound, and time spent with the Yolŋu women is often described “life-changing”. Includes transport, Yolngu guide, activities, all meals and accommodation.

Experience the best of the Top End on this 7-day guided adventure tour. Encompassing Darwin, Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park, and Litchfield National Park, this 6-night trip includes 4-star accommodation, a Darwin city tour, boat trips through Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Park, and a Guluyambi Cruise with special permission to cross over to Arnhem Land. You’ll also see amazing waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal rock art, wildlife, and stunning landscapes.