AAT Kings Top End Day Tour 2025-26

THE TOP END 2025-2026 EXPERIENCES

FULLY GUIDED Experienced & dedicated Driver Guides UNDISPUTED EXPERTS Over 100 years’ knowledge & passion LUXURY VEHICLES Air-conditioned, restrooms, free USB charging UNIQUE EXPERIENCES The must-see sights & sounds of the Top End

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Amazing Top End Experiences For a century, guests have entrusted us to help them discover more in this wild and wonderful country. And over the years, we've met a few characters along the way. These enduring friendships between our amazing people and the locals we visit help us craft expert and authentic travel experiences. Travel the Northern Territory with those who know it best.

Join us on a fully immersive, multi-sensory, off-the-beaten-track adventure!

Our People People are so important on every tour, and you'll be guided by our best. Our experienced, accredited local Driver Guides go above and beyond at every step with the full support of a 24/7 team behind the scenes - ensuring your adventure is seamless. Our dedicated individuals truly love what they do: providing comprehensive commentary, sharing beautiful locations and ensuring you spot the hidden gems you might unknowingly walk right past. Our people are our heroes, and we know they'll become yours too.

The Only Way to Arrive, On a Luxury Coach Travel in pure comfort on our state-of-the-art coaches. Airconditioned and equipped with USB chargers on our larger vehicles, you'll never miss capturing those countless photo opportunities – and believe us, you'll need that battery life, as there's so much to see here. Relax in reclining seats (many people comfortably nap on their journey home!). You'll be in good hands with our modern coaches, which feature GPS, W/C, DVD players, PA systems and onboard Wi-Fi (where available) - everything you need for a comfortable journey.

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TFER

FULL DAY

TFER From $445 adult | $315 child DEPARTS

Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal 7.20am check in for 8.00am

RETURNS

Depart Bathurst Island at 3.15pm to arrive in Darwin at approximately 5.45pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Meet the Tiwi Islands Artists

Tiwi Islands Aboriginal Cultural Tour Make your way to Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, a five-minute drive from the CBD, and take a 2½ hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi to Tiwi Islands. Meet your local Tiwi Guide and explore the modern Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga.

Visit the Museum with traditional art and Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories, and the Early Mission Precinct with its unique Tiwi-style Catholic Church. Learn about the Tiwi people's history and their blend of culture with Christianity. Take time out for lunch.

Spend time with Tiwi ladies as they paint, and experience a smoking ceremony and totem dances. Visit the Arts & Crafts Centres to see artists at work and purchase Tiwi arts and crafts. Learn about the Pukamani (burial ceremony) rituals.

HIGHLIGHTS • Meet the Wurrumiyanga Aboriginal Community • Explore Patakijiyali Museum • Visit Early Mission Precinct and Tiwi Style Catholic Church • Sit with Tiwi ladies while they Paint • Enjoy lunch in a shady area • Watch Totem Dances and Smoking Ceremony • Learn some Rituals of the Pukamani • Purchase Arts and Crafts at Island Prices • Return ferry to Bathurst Island

WHAT TO BRING • • • • •

Enclosed walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle Warm layers in cooler months Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork

Welcome from Tiwi Ladies

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D5

FULL DAY

D5 From $249 adult | $175 child DEPARTS

Darwin 7.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 6.00pm

FITNESS

Balanced

PASSES

Prices do not include NT Parks Pass (see back page for details)

Wangi Falls

Litchfield National Park Waterfalls Follow the Stuart Highway via Batchelor to Litchfield National Park to visit the main falls. First stop is Florence Falls, where you can enjoy a scenic bush and monsoon vine forest walk. You can also swim in the plunge pool below. Continue to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading into the deep waterhole. Have lunch at the Litchfield Café.

Finally, visit Wangi Falls with its large crystal-clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. Swimming is seasonal and controlled by NT Parks. Enjoy a day of fascinating photos, including the mammoth stand of termite mounds. Litchfield National Park is home to both Magnetic Termite mounds, aligned north south to regulate temperature, and Cathedral Termite mounds, which can reach up to three metres high.

Please note: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour.

HIGHLIGHTS • Time for a swim at Florence and Wangi Falls • Learn about the Park's Unique Flora & Fauna • Walk through a Monsoon Vine Forest • Explore the Cascading Waterways • Admire Tolmer Falls from a Viewing Platform • Lunch is served at the Litchfield Café • View Mammoth Magnetic Termite Mounds

WHAT TO BRING • • • • •

Enclosed walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle to hold 1 litre Warm layers in cooler months Swimmers & towel (if swimming)

Termite Mounds

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D4

FULL DAY

D4 From $409 adult | $289 child SKF50^ From $259 adult | $210 child DEPARTS

Darwin 6.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 7.30pm

FITNESS

Balanced

PASSES

Prices include NT Parks Pass

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

Kakadu National Park Explorer Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway to Kakadu National Park. This World Heritage site covers 20,000 square kilometres of diverse landscapes, from rocky escarpments with ancient Aboriginal rock art, to wildlife-rich floodplains. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join a local Kakadu Guide on a Yellow Water Billabong cruise to spot saltwater crocodiles and birdlife.

Enjoy lunch at Cooinda Café. Stop at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) for a guided walk to view various Aboriginal rock art sites.

There is the opportunity for you to experience a 50-minute scenic flight over Kakadu. This is a wonderful way to experience the vastness of the wetlands, waterfalls and towering cliffs (own expense).

Please note: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour.

OPTIONAL ADD-ON

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HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre • Cruise on the Yellow Water Billabong • Spot Wild Saltwater Crocodiles • Hear about Ecology, Culture, and History • Enjoy time out for Lunch at Cooinda Café • Count the Unique Birdlife • View Aboriginal Rock Art at Nourlangie • The NT Parks Pass is included

WHAT TO BRING • • • •

Enclosed walking shoes Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat Water bottle to hold 1 litre Warm layers in cooler months

Kakadu Scenic Flight SKF50 A 50-minute scenic flight with informative commentary will add to your appreciation of this vast and ancient land. Highlights include the South Alligator River and flood Plains, Nourlangie, Burrungkuy Outlier, Arnhem Land Escarpment and Stone Country, Ranger Mine and Jabiru Township.

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D11

FULL DAY

D11

From $329 adult | $229 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 6.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 8.30pm

FITNESS

Balanced

PASSES

Prices do not include NT Parks Pass (see back page for details)

Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise

Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Travel south from Darwin through tropical country, passing former WWII airstrips, en route to the town of Adelaide River. Make a short stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, dedicated to those killed in the 1940s air raids. Continue to Edith Falls for a refreshing swim in the waterhole beneath the falls (seasonal). Relax with lunch at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre. Board a 2-hour scenic cruise through Nitmiluk Gorge, spotting freshwater crocodiles and birdlife. The NitNit Dreaming Two Gorge Tour takes you through the first gorge alongside limestone escarpments before a short 400m walk to

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Adelaide River War Cemetery • Swim at picturesque Leliyn (Edith Falls) • View Ancient Aboriginal Rock Art • Cruise on Nitmiluk Gorge • Enjoy lunch at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre • Spot Freshwater Crocodiles • Unique Birdlife abounds along the Gorge

another boat for the second gorge. Guides share insights into Jawoyn culture, plants, animals and geological formations.

D27

FULL DAY

D27

From $278 adult | $204 child

DEPARTS Darwin 8.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 6.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Darwin City Sights & Jumping Crocs Embark on a captivating tour of Darwin. Your tour includes the Darwin Aviation Museum, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of aviation history. Continue to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, a treasure trove of artistic and scientific excellence. Afterwards, stroll through the tranquil Darwin Botanic Gardens, one of the few in the world that has marine and estuarine plants naturally in its grounds. This afternoon, join the Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure on the Adelaide River, home to over

HIGHLIGHTS • View the Darwin Aviation Museum • Explore the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT • Spend time at the Darwin Botanic Gardens • Cruise on the Adelaide River • Observe Powerful Saltwater Crocodiles • Learn about Crocodile Biology & Behaviour

1,600 crocodiles. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at

• Hear from Experienced Wildlife Guides

close range. After the cruise, visit Howard Springs Nature Park to see wildlife.

• View an Amazing Range of Unique Birdlife

Here, you can observe turtles and barramundi.

• Explore Howard Springs Nature Park

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D2

HALF DAY

From $109 adult | $79 child

D2

DEPARTS

Darwin 8.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 12.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Darwin Botanic Gardens

Darwin City Sights Immerse yourself in Darwin's rich history. Your tour includes the Darwin Aviation Museum, where you'll delve into the fascinating world of aviation history. Admire the impressive collection of 19 aircraft on display, including the iconic B-52 Bomber on loan from the United States Air Force. Continue to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). Explore

HIGHLIGHTS • View Historic Aircraft at Darwin Aviation Museum • Explore the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT • Admire Aboriginal Art, the Largest Display in Australia • Spend time at the Darwin Botanic Gardens

its internationally renowned collection including the largest permanent display of Aboriginal Art in Australia. Afterwards, visit the tranquil Darwin Botanic Gardens, one of the few in the world that has marine and estuarine plants naturally in its grounds.

Please note: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour.

D7

HALF DAY

D7

From $169 adult | $125 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 1.30pm

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 6.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Jumping Crocs & Nature Adventure Travel down the Stuart Highway to Adelaide River, enjoying commentary on the surrounding areas. Board the spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River, where your wildlife guide will help you spot crocodiles, showcasing their hunting techniques. This thrilling experience allows you to see these prehistoric creatures up close. The river is also home to an array of birdlife, including magpie geese, wandering whistling ducks, pied herons, and sharp-tailed sandpipers. After the cruise, visit Howard Springs Nature Park to see wildlife. Here, you can observe turtles and have the chance to feed the barramundi. The park is a haven for various species and offers a peaceful setting to enjoy nature.

HIGHLIGHTS • Cruise on the Adelaide River • Observe Powerful Saltwater Crocodiles • Learn about Crocodile Biology & Behaviour • Hear from Experienced Wildlife Guides • View an Amazing Range of Unique Birdlife • Explore Howard Springs Nature Park

AAT Kings is proud to pay respect to the continuation of cultural practices of First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Tiwi Islands

Spend a day with the Tiwi people and you'll find out why it's called the 'Island of Smiles'.

Kakadu National Park

A gazetted Ramsar site, Kakadu is replete with rock art and wildlife.

Bathurst Island Howard Springs Nature Park

Darwin

Australia’s only tropical capital city.

Visit Darwin Aviation Museum, and stroll through Darwin Botanic Gardens.

Ubirr

Jumping Crocs

Nourlangie

Yellow Water Billabong Wangi Falls Tolmer Falls

Florence Falls

Warradjan Cultural Centre Adelaide River War Cemetery

Nitmiluk National Park

Experience majestic Nitmiluk Gorge with its spectacular cliffs that glow in the changing light.

Litchfield National Park

Edith Falls

Take in the splendour of thundering waterfalls, rainforest pockets and historic sacred sites.

Nitmiluk Gorge

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NT Parks Pass (separate from Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Pass): The cost of the Pass must be added to the prices in this brochure, where indicated. The cost is $10 per adult/$5 per child for each park for each day. These are additional compulsory government charges and are subject to change without notice. You must carry your Pass with you every time you enter the National Parks or you will be required to purchase another. For details on the NT National Park Passes visit: aatkings.com/park-passes Photography: A selection of photography in this brochure has been supplied by Tourism Australia, Tourism Northern Territory, SeaLink NT – Tiwi Islands, Charlie Bliss, Elise cook, James Fisher, Jason Charles Hill, Nic Morley, Nicholas Kavo, Pendulum Productions, Shaana McNaught & Viktor Posov 8422695272b