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Kakadu & Litchfield Tours: The 15 We Would Pay For

38 tours  ·  from $61

Good kakadu & litchfield tours sell out well ahead and the pick of them go first. Here are 15 to lock in early, what each includes, and where they part company.

Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming - Nourlangie and the wet-season alternative
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Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

1.Kakadu Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 776 reviews · from $243Our pick

This 14-hour Kakadu tour leaves Darwin at 6:00 am and visits Ubirr in the dry season, or Nourlangie in the wet season. You will see ancient rock art, walk to a lookout, and join an Aboriginal-led cruise on the East Alligator River or Yellow Water. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and transport are included.

“We really enjoyed our day. There is so much more to see and do in the top end than we thought. Dan was a great guide, providing an array of knowledge. Dennis dad jokes were funny. Thank you for a great day.”

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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise - What happens in the first two gorges
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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise

2.Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 683 reviews · from $92

Cruise into Nitmiluk’s first two gorges with a river guide and skipper who explain Jawoyn culture, geology and wildlife. The two-hour trip includes boat travel and a short transfer walk between gorges, with morning and afternoon departures. The small group, capped at 10 people, makes it easier to hear the commentary and take photos.

“We had a fabulous cruise along Katherine Gorge with Nitmiluk Tours. Our skipper gave us so much interesting information about the gorge itself and the wildlife that can be found along its banks and cliffs. Would thoroughly recommend this cruise if you have the chance to visit Katherine Gorge.”

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Yellow Water Cruise - Kakadu - The cruise begins at Cooinda Lodge
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Yellow Water Cruise – Kakadu

3.Yellow Water Cruise – Kakadu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 573 reviews · from $75

Join an Indigenous-owned cruise on Kakadu’s Yellow Water Billabong, part of the South Alligator River system. Your local guide, possibly Dennis, Jess, Sarah, Glen, or Gecko, explains the wildlife, plants, culture, and traditional stories as you look for crocodiles, eagles, ducks, geese, buffalo, horses, and water lilies. Choose a 90-minute or 2-hour cruise.

“Beautiful wetlands surrounded by water Lillies, birds and of salt water crocs. The tour guide was funny and informative, highly recommend!”

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Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming - The giant termite mounds near Litchfield
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Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

4.Litchfield Day Tour from Darwin with Offroad Dreaming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 463 reviews · from $183

Spend about 12 hours with Offroad Dreaming exploring Litchfield National Park, swimming at Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Buley Rockhole, then watching crocodiles on a private Adelaide River cruise. Guides such as Mike, Kelda, Emily, and Rex bring local stories and wildlife know-how to a small group of up to 20 people.

“Excellent guide. Amazing and beautiful water holes for swimming. Up close to crocodiles on small boat cruise on way home.”

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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise - Adelaide River War Cemetery: a brief and moving stop
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Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise

5.Katherine Day Tour from Darwin including Katherine Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · from $235

Leave Darwin at 6:00 am for a full day with AAT Kings. Ride a comfortable air-conditioned coach to Adelaide River War Cemetery, swim at Edith Falls when conditions allow, enjoy a buffet lunch, then cruise between Katherine Gorge’s sandstone cliffs. Guides such as Mel, Kunch, and Mark have led recent departures. Return is around 8:30 pm.

“This was a great trip. The coach was very comfortable, and Maurie and Chris were great as guide and driver respectively. Maurie's commentary was mist informative and interesting. The Adelaide River War Cemetery and Edith Falls are worth a visit, but the highlight was the cruise down the Gorge - stunning.”

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From Darwin: Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour - Fogg Dam and the Adelaide River wetlands
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From Darwin: Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour

6.Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · from $168

Travel from Darwin into Kakadu National Park with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Dani, Tim, Rick, or Leigh. Visit Ubirr, Cahills Crossing, Bowali Visitor Centre, and Fogg Dam or join an optional jumping crocodile cruise. Expect a 12-hour day, nearly 600 kilometres of driving, short walks, wildlife, and powerful Aboriginal cultural stories.

“Our driver/guide Dani was amazing. Being local to the area and having connections with this land, her knowledge was incredible and her delivery spot on. Highly highly recommend. 🖤💛❤️”

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Kakadu, Nourlangie and Yellow Waters Tour from Darwin - Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
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Kakadu, Nourlangie and Yellow Waters Tour from Darwin

7.Kakadu, Nourlangie and Yellow Waters Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 357 reviews · from $268

Spend a long day in Kakadu National Park with AAT Kings, visiting Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Nourlangie rock art, and Yellow Waters Billabong. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned coach, eat lunch at Cooinda Lodge, and cruise among crocodiles and birdlife. Guides may include Libby, Mel, Roman, or Rob, depending on the departure.

“Great guides. Amazing variety of experiences. Killer scenery. Well worth the money. Yellow River was a particular highlight.”

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Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket - The working dogs take over the arena
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Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

8.Katherine Outback Experience Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $60Best value

Spend about two hours with Tom Curtain and his team at the Katherine Outback Experience. Watch horses being started, working dogs at work, and livestock demonstrations set to live country music and stories. It is undercover, suitable for most ages and mobility levels, and includes live commentary. Kids receive discounted entry.

“Well organised, very professional and thoroughly enjoyable! Impressive trading techniques. Great show!”

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Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin - Leaving Darwin at 7:30 am
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Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

9.Kakadu Wildlife Escape Fogg Dam or Crocodile Cruise from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · from $155

Spend about 12 hours travelling from Darwin into Kakadu National Park, with stops at Fogg Dam or the Adelaide River jumping crocodile cruise, Bowali Visitor Centre, Ubirr or Nourlangie, and Cahills Crossing. Guides such as Daryl, Dani, Rick, Tim, and Naomi provide commentary on Indigenous culture, wildlife, and the Top End.

“Awesome sites, very long day but well worth it. We had a great tour guide Daryl who was very friendly and helpful throughout the day. Amazing sites in Kakadu and indigenous rock art.”

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Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin - Florence Falls starts the day with the biggest effort
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Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin

10.Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 264 reviews · from $154

Spend about nine hours visiting Florence, Tolmer, and Wangi Falls, plus magnetic termite mounds and Howard Springs. AAT Kings provides hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, commentary, lunch, and a driver-guide such as Cameron, Libby, or Jas. Swimming depends on park conditions, and Florence Falls requires 160 steps each way.

“In wet season Apparantly tour companies cancel and then you have to wait 14 days before a refund occurs I had two trips booked with aat and both were cancelled very disappointing when you plan a holiday a long way in advance. These trips are not cheap”

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Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Full-Day Tour from Darwin - The early Stuart Highway departure
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Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Full-Day Tour from Darwin

11.Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Full-Day Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 250 reviews · 14 hours · from $232

Travel south from Darwin with an English-speaking AAT Kings guide such as Ajay, Sandy, Libby, or Mel, stopping at Adelaide River War Cemetery, Edith Falls, Katherine, and Nitmiluk National Park. A two-hour gorge cruise brings sandstone cliffs, Aboriginal rock art, birds, and possible freshwater crocodiles. Lunch is included, but dinner is not.

“It was awesome.... Mel our tour guide and driver was absolutely fantastic. Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Mel made our trip a pleasure and comfortable. I highly recommend Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls”

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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour - Changing boats and reaching the second gorge
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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

12.Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge 3.5-Hour Sunset Dinner Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $192

Start at 4:30 pm in Nitmiluk National Park for a small-group cruise through two gorge sections, with cultural commentary, sparkling wine, and a three-course candlelit dinner. You will change boats during the cruise, then watch the sun set over the sandstone cliffs before returning to the jetty.

“Great boat trip through two of the gorges in the Nitmiluk National Park. The descriptions by the driver of the boat were very informative and the food served for the subset meal was excellent.”

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Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin - Termite mounds and the first look at the Top End
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Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

13.Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 10h 30m · from $176

Travel from Darwin to Litchfield National Park by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. See giant termite mounds, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls, monsoon forest, and the Tabletop Range. You can swim at Florence Falls when conditions allow, enjoy a short bush walk, and have lunch in the park. Guides may include Jess, Sandy, Mel, or Russell.

“Our guide Sandy was amazing. She was very knowledgeable. We travelled with a 5 year old, and it was easier for her than we thought it'd be, with not too much walking.”

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ETHICAL ADVENTURES - 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group - Berry Springs from May to September
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ETHICAL ADVENTURES – 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

14.ETHICAL ADVENTURES – 1 Day premium Litchfield tour, small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · from $204

Spend 9 to 11 hours exploring Litchfield National Park, Berry Springs, and Batchelor in an air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Carl, Clancy, Rob, and Uschi. Expect waterfalls, swimming spots, short walks, homemade morning tea, a fresh lunch, park entry, and a small group limited to about 10 to 14 people.

“We had the best time swimming in the waterholes in Litchfield and it was made even better with an amazing tour guide”

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From Darwin: Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour - Starting at Darwin and heading toward Fogg Dam
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From Darwin: Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour

15.Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · from $155

Spend 12 hours traveling from Darwin to Kakadu National Park in an air-conditioned minibus. Visit Fogg Dam, Ubirr's Aboriginal rock art, and Cahills Crossing, with an optional jumping crocodile cruise. Guides such as Leigh, Daryl, Alex, and Becca are praised for their local stories, humor, and care.

“Great day out although very long 12 hours. Danni, our guide knew everything about Kakkadu, animals, plants you name it. She was probably the best guide we could have asked for on this trip. She is from the area and grew up on Kakkadu, so a native. Ask for her when you make this booking.”

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