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THE TOP END

2026-2027 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

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, and PA systems – everything you need for a comfortable journey.

TFER From $465 adult | $329 child

DEPARTS

Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal 7.20am check in for 8.00am departure

RETURNS

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

FITNESS

Leisurely

Tiwi Islands Aboriginal Cultural Tour

After making your own way to the Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal, a five-minute drive from the CBD, take the 2½ hour cruise aboard the Tiwi Mantawi to the Tiwi Islands. Meet your local Guide to be taken on a journey through the progressive, modern day Aboriginal community of Wurrumiyanga. Visit the Museum with its interesting displays of traditional art and depictions of the Tiwi ‘dreamtime’ stories. Take time out for lunch. Spend time with some Tiwi ladies while they work on their paintings. Your guides and the ladies also demonstrate their totem dances and perform a smoking ceremony to bless the visitors and explain the meanings behind them. You will be taken through the Arts & Crafts Centre and will see where the artists work. You can purchase Tiwi arts and crafts at Island prices. Learn some of the complex rituals associated with the Pukamani (burial ceremony).

HIGHLIGHTS

• Meet the Wurrumiyanga Aboriginal Community

• Explore the Patakijiyali Museum

• Sit with the Tiwi ladies while they paint

• Take time out for lunch in a scenic location

• Watch Totem Dances and Smoking Ceremony

• Learn some rituals of the Pukamani

• Purchase arts and crafts at island prices

WHAT TO BRING

• Enclosed walking shoes

Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

• Water bottle

• Warm layers in cooler months

• Cash if purchasing Aboriginal artwork

Tiwi Islands Contemporary Aboriginal Art

D5 From $215 adult | $155 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 7.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 5.15pm

FITNESS

Balanced

PASSES

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

NOTE: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour. This can be added at time of booking.

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, or take the stairs down to the plunge pool for a refreshing swim. Continue to Tolmer Falls and take in the magnificent view of the water cascading into the deep waterhole. Finally, visit Wangi Falls with its large crystal-clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. (Swimming at Wangi Falls is seasonal and managed by NT Parks). No visit is complete without seeing Litchfield’s famous termite mounds. The Magnetic mounds, perfectly aligned north to south, act as natural temperature regulators. Nearby, the soaring Cathedral mounds stand over three metres tall, striking and sculptural. An included packed lunch can be enjoyed at one of the many scenic locations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Time for a swim at Florence and Wangi Falls

• Learn about Litchfield's Unique Flora & Fauna

• Walk through a Monsoon Vine Forest

• Explore the Cascading Waterways

• Admire Tolmer Falls from a Viewing Platform

• Packed lunch is served in a shaded area

• 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 $375 adult | $265 child

SKF50^ From $259 adult | $229 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 6.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 7.30pm

FITNESS

Balanced

PASSES

Prices do not include the Kakadu National Park Pass (see back page for details)

NOTE: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour. This can be added at time of booking.

Kakadu National Park Explorer

Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway and its major river systems and wetlands to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Located 250 kilometres east of Darwin, this national park covers 20,000 square kilometres of landscape from rocky escarpment, historic Aboriginal rock art dating thousands of years, to floodplains abundant with wildlife. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. Enjoy lunch at Cooinda Café. Stop at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the many different forms of Aboriginal rock art at this site. There is the opportunity for a 50-minute scenic flight (own expense). This is a wonderful way to experience the vastness of the wetlands, waterfalls and towering cliffs.

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

WHAT TO BRING

• Enclosed walking shoes

Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat

• Water bottle to hold 1 litre

• Warm layers in cooler months

^OPTIONAL ADD-ON

Kakadu Scenic Flight SKF50

This breathtaking 50-minute scenic flight, paired with informative commentary, will deepen your appreciation of this vast and ancient land. Highlights include the winding South Alligator River and flood plains, Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), the spectacular Arnhem Land Escarpment and Stone Country, and the hidden depths of the Ranger Mine and Jabiru Township.

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

D11 From $345 adult | $245 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 & Edith

Travel from Darwin, passing former WWII airstrips, en route to the town of Adelaide River. Make a short stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a site dedicated to those killed in the 1940s air raids. Continue to Edith Falls for a refreshing swim in a 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. It takes you through the first gorge before a short 400m walk to another boat for the second gorge.

Falls

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

D27 From $290 adult | $210 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 8.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 5.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Darwin City Sights & Jumping Crocs

Experience the vibrant Top End on this day tour from city to wilderness. Begin with Darwin’s tropical charm as you explore the waterfront, lush national parks, and museums rich with history and Aboriginal art. Then venture to the wild Adelaide River for the iconic Jumping Crocodile Cruise where you’ll spot prehistoric giants and colourful birdlife. This seamless blend of city and nature captures the true spirit of Darwin in a day.

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the Darwin Aviation Museum

• Visit Charles Darwin National Park

• Explore Museum & Art Gallery of the NT

• 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

Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Territory

D2 From $115 adult | $85 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 8.30am

RETURNS

Darwin approximately 12.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

NOTE: Language devices are available in Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin on this tour. This can be added at time of booking.

Darwin City Sights

Discover Darwin’s rich past and coastal beauty on this half-day guided tour. Explore historic WWII sites and tropical woodlands at Charles Darwin National Park, then marvel at legendary aircrafts at the Aviation Museum. Enjoy sweeping harbour views from Dudley Point before pausing at the Cyclone Tracy memorial. Finish with vibrant Aboriginal art and powerful stories at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. This journey truly captures the spirit and resilience of this unique tropical city.

HIGHLIGHTS

• View the historic aircraft at Darwin Aviation Museum

• Explore the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT

• Admire Aboriginal Art, the largest display in Australia

• Stop for sweeping coastal views at Dudley Point Lookout

• Visit the Cyclone Tracy Memorial at Bundilla Beach

D7 From $175 adult | $125 child

DEPARTS

Darwin 1.30pm RETURNS

Darwin approximately 5.30pm

FITNESS

Leisurely

Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise

Travel the iconic Stuart Highway to Adelaide River, known for its wetlands, wildlife, and history. Cruise the mighty Adelaide River guided by experts and witness saltwater crocodiles up close while spotting vibrant birdlife along the serene floodplains. This unforgettable journey blends culture with stunning wildlife encounters, offering a true taste of Northern Territory’s rugged and resilient spirit.

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

Darwin Botanic Gardens
Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Bathurst Island

Darwin Australia’s only tropical capital city. Visit Darwin Aviation Museum, and stroll through Darwin Botanic Gardens.

Take in the splendour of thundering waterfalls, rainforest pockets and historic sacred sites. AAT Kings is proud to pay respect to the

Tiwi Islands

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

Jumping Crocs

Florence Falls

Wangi Falls

Tolmer Falls

Litchfield National Park

How to Book

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

Adelaide River War Cemetery Yellow Water Billabong

Edith Falls

Ubirr

Nourlangie

Warradjan Cultural Centre

Nitmiluk National Park

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

Nitmiluk Gorge

Particular Needs If you have any particular needs/mobility concerns, please contact us on 1300 228 546. For the latest pricing, days of departure and itinerary details, visit aatkings.com Telephone 1300 228 546 Email daytoursres@aatkings.com.au Online aatkings.com

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