There are three half day and full day tours in Darwin, the first is the Darwin City Sites tour with AAT Kings is a small group tour that will let you see the Aviation Museum, a B-52 Bomber, footage from the WW2 Japanese air raids, the Museum and Art Gallery, Aboriginal art, and the Botanic Gardens, all in a half day. There’s also the half day Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure, which is a spectacular crocodile viewing cruise down the Adelaide River, and finally the Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls guided tour, which is a 1 day return trip from Darwin to Katherine Gorge. If you have more than 1 day, there are plenty more Northern Territory tours that leave out of Darwin to explore best the Red Centre has to offer.

Kakadu is a 3-hour drive from Darwin/Gulumerrdgen, the best way to experience it is by taking a guided tour in an AAT Kings luxury coach, that way you can sit back and relax while your travel director ensures you get to see everything worth seeing.

Darwin is Australia’s only tropical capital city, with the months from November to March bringing spectacular thunderstorms, beautiful sunsets and warmer weather. During the Dry Season, from May to October, Darwin is abuzz with plenty of events, festivals and a balmy outdoor atmosphere. Those visiting in the  Dry can enjoy sunny days, cooler nights, and the opportunity to explore outdoor attractions like Kakadu, Litchfield National Park, and Mindil Beach.

Yes, absolutely! Darwin is the perfect gateway to some of Australia’s most iconic national parks:

• Kakadu National Park: A World Heritage-listed wonder with stunning escarpments, serene waterholes, and ancient Aboriginal rock art.

• Litchfield National Park: Known for its magnificent waterfalls like Florence, Tolmer, and Wangi Falls, ideal for a cool dip in the right season.

• Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge): Home to breathtaking gorges and Aboriginal stories etched into ancient rock, just a few hours away from Darwin.

Darwin offers plenty of unique experiences, including:

• Visiting the Mindil Beach Sunset Market for local crafts, live music, and incredible food.

• Exploring Aboriginal art and history at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

• Taking a Jumping Crocs cruise along the Adelaide River to see saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat.

• Enjoying a boat tour of Darwin Harbour to soak in historic sites and scenic views.

You could spend weeks exploring Darwin and the Top End in detail. Depending on your itinerary, three to seven days is ideal to experience Darwin’s highlights. This gives you time to explore the city, enjoy nearby attractions like Mindil Beach Market, and take day trips to national parks like Litchfield or Kakadu and take a ferry to the Tiwi Islands to experience the art and culture found on these remote islands. You can also take the time to visit the remote Arnhem Land, experiencing Aboriginal rock art and the stunning scenery of the Mikkinj Valley.