THE TOP END
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
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.
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
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
Meet the Tiwi Islands Artists
Welcome from Tiwi Ladies
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)
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)
Wangi Falls
Termite Mounds
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
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
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.
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
DEPARTS
Darwin 6.30am
Darwin approximately 8.30pm
Prices do not include NT Parks Pass (see back page for details)
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 another boat for the second gorge. Guides share insights into Jawoyn culture, plants, animals and geological formations.
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
DEPARTS
Darwin 8.30am RETURNS
Darwin approximately 6.30pm
Leisurely
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 1,600 crocodiles. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. After the cruise, visit Howard Springs Nature Park to see wildlife. Here, you can observe turtles and barramundi.
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
• Hear from Experienced Wildlife Guides
• View an Amazing Range of Unique Birdlife
• Explore Howard Springs Nature Park
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
D2 From $109 adult | $79 child
DEPARTS
Darwin 8.30am RETURNS
Darwin approximately 12.30pm FITNESS
Leisurely
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 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.
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
D7 From $169 adult | $125 child
DEPARTS
Darwin 1.30pm RETURNS
Darwin approximately 6.30pm FITNESS
Leisurely
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
Darwin Botanic Gardens
Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Tiwi Islands
Spend a day with the Tiwi people and you'll find out why it's called the 'Island of Smiles'.
Bathurst Island
Darwin Australia’s only tropical capital city. Visit Darwin Aviation Museum, and stroll through Darwin Botanic Gardens.
Kakadu National Park A gazetted Ramsar site, Kakadu is replete with rock art and wildlife.
Howard Springs Nature Park
Jumping Crocs
Florence Falls Wangi Falls
Tolmer Falls
Litchfield National Park
Take in the splendour of thundering waterfalls, rainforest pockets and historic sacred sites.
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Adelaide River War Cemetery Yellow Water Billabong Nourlangie
Warradjan Cultural Centre
Nitmiluk National Park
Experience majestic Nitmiluk Gorge with its spectacular cliffs that glow in the changing light.
Edith Falls
Nitmiluk Gorge
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