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Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Enjoy 2 premier attractions in Darwin with the Croc Explorer pass. Benefit from full-day admission to Crocosaurus Cove and explore the rest of the city by hop-on hop-off bus with a ticket valid for 24 hours.  Crocosaurus Cove Discoer Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, which showcases the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, including the iconic saltwater crocodile. Attend any of the 9 reptile shows daily, and learn all about the Northern Territory’s incredible wildlife through meaningful, voluntary encounters with the reptiles under the supervision of trained and passionate professionals. Darwin Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks, and attractions of Darwin. Don’t miss a thing on an open-top double-decker bus tour of the city. Learn more about local landmarks and history with informative and entertaining commentary. Hop-off at attractions such as the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, or Stokes Hill Wharf.

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River

2. Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise Adelaide River

Watch wild saltwater crocodiles and their hunting techniques as you cruise down the Adelaide River. Enjoy a tour with wildlife guides that know the crocodiles individually by name and personality. This tour is 100% Indigenous-owned with all profits going to the Groote Eylandt Archipelago community. Join this tour with staff who are issued Wildlife Permits by National Parks and Wildlife to ensure no animals are harmed during these interactions. Watch them offer the crocodiles a taste of buffalo meat in return for them swimming out to say hi. Your guides are highly trained to ensure the safety of both the crocodiles and passengers at all times and animal interactions comply with an internationally recognized code of ethics to ensure the safety and sustainability of the wildlife. Also, keep an eye out for other wildlife that call this river home. You might even spot white-bellied sea eagles, whistling kites, bull sharks, black flying-foxes, the endangered speartooth shark, and the critically endangered large tooth sawfish.

Darwin: VIP Crocosaurus Cove Experience

3. Darwin: VIP Crocosaurus Cove Experience

Meet your experienced handlers at the start of your 1.5-hour tour. From there, be led through the park whilst hearing the animals’ stories and being supervised throughout your encounters with these unique reptiles. At your first stop, learn how to feed a 5-meter-long crocodile, feeling the true power of its bite. Then, feed the feisty juvenile crocs from the "Fishing for Crocs" platform, followed by some one-on-one time with a baby crocodile. Later, finish the tour with an intimate walk through the reptile house, safely interacting with the park's snakes and lizards.

Darwin: Royal Flying Doctors Service Entry Ticket

4. Darwin: Royal Flying Doctors Service Entry Ticket

Get entry tickets to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility in Darwin to gain an insight into the history of the Flying Doctor Service and the Bombing of Darwin Harbor. Take a self-guided tour of the exhibition, knowing that the staff members are always available to assist as required. Witness 2 quintessential Australian stories brought to life at Stokes Hill Wharf. The 1st is about the Royal Flying Doctor Service or RFDS which began its aeromedical operations in the Northern Territory in 1939. The 2nd is about the Bombing of Darwin Harbour in 1942, told through state-of-the-art technology. Upon arrival at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility, meet a staff member to get an outline of the facility along with timings for the holographic cinema sessions and the Window of the 1942 bombing platform. Enjoy a range of interactive and VR experiences that bring history to life. Learn about the heroes and survivors who experienced the raids. Admire a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC-12 to experience a fully-equipped aeromedical plane.

Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

5. Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Make the most of your time in Darwin and enjoy entry to two of the city’s best attractions, as well as a 24 hour pass for the city’s popular sightseeing bus. Tour around Darwin from the comfort of a double decker bus and see a selection of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Benefit from the freedom to hop-on or off at your own leisure and get a closer look at the sights that interest you most. Enjoy full-day entry to Crocosaurus Cove, which showcases the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, including the iconic saltwater crocodile. Watch one or more of the Crocosaurus Cove's nine daily shows and learn about the Northern Territory’s wildlife through fascinating encounters with the reptiles. Later, discover the heroic tales of the Royal Flying Doctors Service and learn about the history and work of the service’s pilots, engineers, doctors, and nurses, as well as the experiences of the patients. Relive the drama of the 1942 Bombing of Darwin Harbor, and experience the event through the wonder of modern technology.

Darwin: City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

6. Darwin: City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Join a sightseeing tour in the morning for the perfect introduction to the city of Darwin, with expert commentary from a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens, the Chinese Temple, and discover the other historic sites of the city including the Darwin Aviation Museum. Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, which features a vast collection of Aboriginal art, visual arts, and exhibits on the Northern Territory's history. After the tour, you will be dropped off in the city center for a 45-minute break and opportunity to have lunch. In the afternoon, head 60 kilometers outside of Darwin to the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 Crocodiles and the famous "Jumping Crocodiles." Embark on a river cruise and be amazed as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. See these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards, visit the Wetlands Visitor Centre for a spectacular view over the Marrakai Plains. Then, make your way to the Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to experience a wetland ecosystem up close, followed by a journey back to Darwin.

Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

7. Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Make the most of your time in Darwin and see two of the city’s best attractions with just one pass. Enjoy full-day entry to Crocosaurus Cove, which showcases the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, including the iconic saltwater crocodile. Watch one or more of the Crocosaurus Cove's nine daily shows and learn about the Northern Territory’s wildlife through fascinating encounters with the reptiles. Later, discover the heroic tales of the Royal Flying Doctors Service and learn about the history and work of the service’s pilots, engineers, doctors, and nurses, as well as the experiences of the patients. You'll also relive the drama of the 1942 Bombing of Darwin Harbor, and experience the event through the wonder of modern technology.

Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

8. Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

Celebrates the Northern Territory’s unique farming history and culture through real horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, live music, and storytelling. Enjoy elevated seating under the shade of an indoor arena while you watch as the young horses and cattle dogs are trained for working life. The team explain the psychology behind the training process, highlighting a relationship built on trust. Pat and feed the station animals including the horses, dogs, buffalo, cattle and goats. Hear stories from the team’s experiences of living and working on the land, along with some of Tom’s original award-winning songs.

Frequently asked questions about Darwin

What are the best day trips and excursions from Darwin?

The best day trips and excursions from Darwin are:

Kakadu National Park

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What people are saying about Darwin

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 6 reviews

Good combination of activities in one quick transition. The day before we wanted to use the vouchers Crocodile Cove had a tickets waiting for us-too easy! The Hop on Hop Off bus drivers are lovely and very helpful with lots of patients. Commentary was informative and humerus at times. Darwin has many things to keep you busy this trio of activities is a good start.

VIP experience at Crocosaurus Cove - fed a huge croc (Burt), held a snake (Neville), blue-tongue lizard (Brian) and a baby croc (Fluffy). Fed juvenile crocs. The guide was informative and experienced. Convenient location in the middle of the City. Reasonably priced. Definitely recommend.

We had a fabulous time on our tour. We learnt so much about crocodiles from our tour guide. Definitely recommend it be on your bucket list when visiting Darwin.

It’s way amazing to hear what really happened in Darwin with the booming it was a eye opening

Very informative amazing to see what is like on a flight on a RFDS plane