Best Wildlife & Tours in the Northern Territory
Encounter saltwater crocodiles, wallabies, wedge-tailed eagles, and thousands of bird species in their natural habitat. Join expert-guided tours to experience the Territory's incredible biodiversity up close.
50 wildlife & tours spots
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCorroboree Billabong
One of the Top End's premier wildlife viewing experiences. Dawn and dusk cruises through lotus-covered billabong teeming with saltwater crocs, jabirus, sea eagl…
100km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCrocosaurus Cove
Get face-to-face with the Territory's apex predator in the Cage of Death — a transparent cylinder lowered into the crocodile enclosure. Also home to the world's…
1km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursEast Point Reserve
Darwin's best sunset spot and a local favourite. Wallabies appear at dusk, WWII military history trails, mangrove boardwalks, and Lake Alexander offers safe cro…
4km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursWalk-Through Aviary
Walk-Through Aviary brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and so…
31km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursUluṟu
Uluṟu brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and s…
1433km·Red Centre
Long AirfieldWildlife & Tours
Long Airfield
Long Airfield offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and som…
139km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursWigley Waterhole
Wigley Waterhole brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal s…
1283km·Red Centre
Darwin Street Art TrailWildlife & Tours
Darwin Street Art Trail
Self-guided walking trail through Darwin CBD discovering 30+ murals and street art installations. Free. Map available from the visitor centre. Works by local an…
1km·Darwin
Kulpi MinymakuWildlife & Tours
Kulpi Minymaku
Kulpi Minymaku brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sit…
1432km·Red Centre
Walker Creek (Litchfield)Wildlife & Tours
Walker Creek (Litchfield)
A pristine creek in the southern section of Litchfield with secluded walk-in campsites and private swimming holes along the creek. The 7 campsites each have the…
89km·Top End
Adelaide River Jumping Croc CruiseWildlife & Tours
Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise
Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield wat…
59km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursNightcliff Jetty Darwin
A 155m pier extending into Darwin Harbour from the Nightcliff foreshore. Popular for fishing (barramundi, bream, mangrove jack), sunset watching, and early morn…
8km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursGregory's Tree
Experience Gregory's Tree in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the transition from tropical to arid cr…
349km·Katherine
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCrocodylus Park & Zoo
Over 1,000 crocodiles from hatchlings to massive adults, plus lions, tigers, spider monkeys, cassowaries, and a petting zoo. Daily feeding shows are spectacular…
15km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursKangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs
A 188-acre wildlife sanctuary for rescued orphaned kangaroos, made famous by the BBC/Nat Geo series 'Kangaroo Dundee'. Pre-booked sunset tours only (Wed-Fri). S…
1500km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursKakadu Animal Tracks Safari
Small-group wildlife safari in Kakadu — spot crocs, jabirus, sea eagles, wallabies, and buffalo with an expert guide. Sunrise and sunset tours available. 4WD ac…
250km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursJabiru (Kakadu Town)
The only town within Kakadu National Park — a small, planned township of 1,200 people built to house uranium mine workers at the Ranger Mine. The township has a…
217km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursHenbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b
Henbury Meteorite Craters 7a and 7b brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges,…
1368km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & Toursde Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover
de Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges,…
1290km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursLeanyer Recreation Park
Experience Leanyer Recreation Park in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes th…
11km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursAlice Springs Desert Park
Three desert habitats — desert rivers, sand country, and woodland. Nocturnal house reveals the hidden night life of the desert. Birds of prey show features free…
1497km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursDarwin Harbour Ferry (to Mandorah)
Regular passenger ferry from Cullen Bay to Mandorah across Darwin Harbour. 20-minute scenic crossing with harbour views. $7 each way. A great way to see Darwin…
3km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursSunset Sailing Darwin Harbour
Various sunset sailing cruises depart from Cullen Bay and Stokes Hill Wharf. See Darwin from the water as the sun drops into the Timor Sea. From $60. BYO food o…
2km·Darwin
Elsey National ParkWildlife & Tours
Elsey National Park
A small national park near Mataranka containing both Mataranka Thermal Pool and Bitter Springs. The park protects thermal spring ecosystems and monsoon vine for…
365km·Katherine
Victoria River Escarpment Trail LookoutWildlife & Tours
Victoria River Escarpment Trail Lookout
Victoria River Escarpment Trail Lookout brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorge…
351km·Katherine
🦘 Wildlife & ToursFogg Dam Boardwalk
2.5km boardwalk through pristine tropical wetlands — birds, crocs, and wallabies. Dawn and dusk are spectacular with thousands of magpie geese and jabirus. Free…
70km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursGhan Railway Experience
The legendary Ghan train journey from Adelaide to Darwin (or reverse) — 2,979km through the heart of Australia. 54 hours, from ,489 one-way. Off-train excursion…
1495km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCamel Riding (Alice Springs)
Ride a camel through the MacDonnell Ranges at sunrise or sunset. Pyndan Camel Tracks offers 1-hour and 2.5-hour rides. From . An iconic Red Centre experience —…
1495km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursHot Air Ballooning (Alice Springs)
Float silently over the MacDonnell Ranges at dawn in a hot air balloon. One-hour flights with champagne breakfast on landing. From . The views over the red dese…
1495km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursHelicopter Flight (Uluru)
See Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air — the only way to truly appreciate their scale and the vast desert surrounds. 15-minute to 30-minute flights. From . Book…
1943km·Red Centre
Segway Tour (Uluru)Wildlife & Tours
Segway Tour (Uluru)
Glide around the base of Uluru on a Segway — a unique and fun way to explore the rock. 2-hour guided tour covering the base walk highlights. From . No experienc…
1943km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursMindil Beach Sunset Market
Australia's most atmospheric outdoor market — hundreds of food stalls, craft vendors, and entertainment around Mindil Beach every Thursday and Sunday evening (A…
3km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursTop End Photography Tour
Guided photography tours of the Top End's most photogenic locations — wetlands, sunsets, rock art, and wildlife. Professional photographer guide helps you captu…
100km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursMary River Wetlands
Some of the most biodiverse wetlands in Australia — crocs, barramundi, jabirus, brolgas, and thousands of magpie geese. Multiple access points and cruise operat…
100km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursThe Residency
Experience The Residency in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the Milk…
1290km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursOutstation Gallery
Experience Outstation Gallery in Darwin's tropical setting — think markets at sunset, waterfront dining, and the kind of multicultural energy that makes the Top…
4km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursVH-AJS Crash Site
VH-AJS Crash Site offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aborig…
1297km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursAdelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Boat cruises on the Adelaide River 65km from Darwin where saltwater crocodiles are hand-fed with meat on poles, leaping from the water at close range. Cruises r…
39km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursGosse Bluff
Gosse Bluff offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal s…
1272km·Red Centre
Corroboree Billabong Wetland CruisesWildlife & Tours
Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises
Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfi…
90km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursTerritory Wildlife Park
200 hectares of natural bushland habitat housing Territory wildlife in settings replicating their natural environment. Walk-through aviaries, aquarium, nocturna…
58km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursThe Daly Waters Pub
The Daly Waters Pub brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot sprin…
502km·Katherine
🦘 Wildlife & ToursJumping Crocodile Tour (Adelaide River)
Extended wildlife viewing boats on the Adelaide River between Darwin and the Arnhem Highway. Multiple operators run daily departures from the Adelaide River Cro…
38km·Darwin
🦘 Wildlife & ToursFogg Dam Conservation Reserve
A shallow freshwater dam on the Arnhem Highway 70km east of Darwin, built for a failed rice-growing scheme in the 1950s. Now a world-class bird and wildlife sit…
51km·Top End
🦘 Wildlife & ToursSerpentine Gorge
Experience Serpentine Gorge in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and skies so clear you can see the M…
1275km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursHistoric WWII Hangar & Display
Historic WWII Hangar & Display offers an unforgettable encounter with Territory wildlife in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, t…
503km·Katherine
🦘 Wildlife & ToursPalm Valley
Palm Valley brings you face-to-face with the incredible wildlife of the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites,…
1303km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCenter of Australia - Centre of Gravity Method
Experience Center of Australia - Centre of Gravity Method in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, and sk…
1192km·Red Centre
🦘 Wildlife & ToursCentre of Australia - Lambert Gravitational Centre
Experience Centre of Australia - Lambert Gravitational Centre in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aboriginal sites, an…
1468km·Red Centre
Barrow Creek Telegraph StationWildlife & Tours
Barrow Creek Telegraph Station
Experience Barrow Creek Telegraph Station in the remote Barkly Tableland — genuine outback country where cattle stations span horizons, ancient rock formations…
1059km·Barkly