Darwin not only holds its own delights, it is also your gateway to the Top End. So in addition to the markets, galleries, museums, nightlife and delicious harbourside dining, you will find yourself within easy reach of natural wonderlands like Litchfield National Park, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Cobourg Peninsula, the Tiwi Islands and the Kimberley.

While you could easily spend days enjoying the cosmopolitan attractions of the city of Darwin itself, it’s these wilderness areas that really make this part of the world like nothing on Earth. The wildlife. The history. The landscapes. They are all completely unique to the area and even vary dramatically between regions. Aboriginal rock art, cascading waterfalls, magnificent rock formations, glorious rivers for fishing or spotting the prehistoric saltwater crocodiles - it’s all here. Even the accommodation can be completely unique! The opportunities in these regions really are endless and with the Trainways range of tours and accommodation you have the choice of what we believe to be some of the best available in the area.

Guided Heritage Walk
The very first experience new visitors to Darwin should do. Enjoy a leisurely Heritage Walk around Darwin city. Your local guide provides a revealing commentary about Darwin and the Northern Territory’s unique history, Aboriginal culture and involvement in World War II. You will discover some interesting sites and hear stories only a local would know. See highlights such as historic buildings, Aviation Pioneers Memorial, Overland Telegraph Line, Cyclone Tracy Memorial, Lameroo Beach, harbour views and much more.
Duration: 2 Hours

Charles Darwin - Buffet Lunch Cruise
The Buffet Lunch Cruise aboard the “Charles Darwin’s” Captains Deck includes a delicious cold buffet including Australian seafood, smoked hams, roasted chickens, fresh salads and a selection of bakery breads. During the cruise there is an informative commentary on the harbour and Darwin’s rich history. Guests also have access to the Sun Deck throughout the cruise.
Duration: 2 Hours

Darwin City Sights
Hop on and off the Tour Tub, a fun open air bus that operates an hourly route around Darwin city. Visit Darwin's ten major attractions including stops at the Indo-Pacific Marine, the Australian Pearling Exhibition, the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Aquascene Fishfeeding, East Point Military Museum, Art Gallery, Fannie Bay Gaol, World War II Oil Storage Tunnels and more.
Duration: Day Pass

Sunset Dinner Cruise on Darwin Harbour

A unique tropical dining experience aboard the sailing schooner ‘Alfred Nobel’. Enjoy a seated Australian gourmet style meal with everything from fresh chilled seafood and freshly shucked oysters to barbeque barramundi fillets, gourmet chicken and beef skewers. All this while enjoying Darwin’s brilliant sunset! Duration: 3 Hours Afternoon City Sights Tour The perfect introduction to Darwin. See the Chinese Temple and the lush Botanical Gardens. Tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. There is also time available to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Duration: 4 Hours Bombing of Darwin World War II Heritage Tour Darwin was devastated and Australia seriously threatened by the Japanese bombings in World War II. What really did happen? Find out the answers to these fascinating questions plus much more on this unique personalised tour. You will see visable reminders and relics of the bombings of World War II as well as Darwin's beautiful sights at the same time. You will hear accurately researched and entertaining commentary throughout the tour aboard the fully air-conditioned comfortable transport. Durations: Half Day Jumping Crocodiles Cruise Now this is something you don’t see every day - jumping crocodiles. But make no mistake, this is no wildlife park attraction, these are real crocodiles, in the wild, leaping out of the water while being fed by your local guide. Also visit the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for views over the Marrakai Plains and stop at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. Duration: 6 Hours Territory Wildlife Park This world-class, award-winning park is set in 400 hectares of natural bushland and home to the largest collection of Territory wildlife. Explore the many exhibits including the nocturnal house, the aquarium with viewing tunnel, bird of prey display and aviaries, the rainforest walk and more. Enjoy a bushwalk or take the train around the park. On completion of the tour, transfer back to Darwin or alternatively upgrade your tour (additional cost) to include a cruise aboard the ‘Snubfin’ for the 1½ trip back through Darwin Harbour to Stokes Hill Wharf. Duration: 6 Hours Litchfield National Park This waterfall wonderland is less than 2 hours from Darwin. View Florence Falls from a high vantage point then make your way down the stairs to the plunge pool. Move on to the magnificent water cascades of Tolmer and Wangi Falls where you can take in the scenery or enjoy a leisurely swim. The guided walks through the bush and monsoon vine forest areas are as interesting as they are beautiful. Duration: 1 Day Litchfield and Jumping Crocodiles We travel along the Arnhem Highway to the Adelaide River where we join the one hour Jumping Crocodiles boat cruise. Saltwater Crocodiles roam the waterways and you will be amazed to see these massive reptiles propelling themselves out of the water for a tasty reward. Afterwards we travel via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park where we spend the afternoon exploring. Tolmer Falls cascades over two high escarpments into a distant, deep, plunge pool. Wangi Falls flows into a large swimming hole surrounded by lush monsoonal rainforest. Be sure to bring your bathers to cool off here! Discover the difference between Cathedral and Magnetic Termite Mounds before relaxing in your coach on the return journey to Darwin. Duration: 1 Day Kakadu, Nourlangie Rock and Yellow Water If you are a little short of time but still want to get a taste of what makes this World Heritage Listed Park so special, this coach tour is for you. Choose from a visit to the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre or a scenic flight (additional cost) over Arnhem Land before joining a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong looking for saltwater crocodiles, diverse birdlife and beautiful water lillies. View the ancient Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock and enjoy drinks at Window on the Wetlands with views over the floodplains. Duration: 1 Day Tiwi Islands Tour You haven’t seen Australia’s Northern Territory until you have seen the Tiwi Islands, home to the Tiwi people, coastal islanders with permanent smiles. This tour provides a memorable insight into their culture and lifestyle. You will see local artists, weaving, painting, totem dancers and a Tiwi burial site. Visit many amazing and unique sites, sharing time with these fantastic people. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Islands wilderness and lunch with free time at a waterhole. Duration: 1 Day Kakadu, Art Sites and Wildlife This coach adventure will certainly show you many of the Kakadu highlights. Learn about the cultural and historical significance of the area at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Join a guided boat cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. View the ancient galleries of Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr. Join an Aboriginal guide for a Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre and stop at Window on the Wetlands for views over the floodplains. Duration: 2 Days Kakadu Highlights Travel along the Arnhem Highway passing the major river systems and wetland regions into Kakadu National Park. Cross the South Alligator River and explore the World Heritage area of Ubirr. Climb up through the ancient Aboriginal Rock Art Galleries. Visit the Bowali Visitors Centre and join the Yellow Water Wetlands Cruise. Visit with Aboriginal land owners from the east Alligator region at the Kakadu culture camp plus enjoy spectacular views. Transfer by boat to a secluded bush site and enjoy learning about the Aboriginal way of life. Hear intriguing stories, learn a few secrets of 'bush tucker' and perhaps have a try at throwing a hunting spear. Venture off the beaten track to Barrumundi Gorge with the opportunity to swim. Leave Kakadu National Park returning to Darwin on the old 4wd Jim Jim Road. (Departures between Nov-Mar visit Nourlangie Rock in place of Kakadu Culture Camp). Duration: 2 Days Arnhem Land Adventure Travel to Mount Borradaile in your charter aircraft, enjoying the spectacular scenic tour in its own right, spanning the World Heritage wetlands of Kakadu National Park. Mount Borradaile is an exclusive, remote safari camp nestled against an outlier of the Arnhem Land escarpment – a stunningly beautiful wilderness to us and cultural landscape to the Aboriginal people. A host of activities combine in a flexible itinerary to create your three days of adventure including travel by open-air 4wd to an Aboriginal rock art site, guided walks, swimming in rock pools, sunset cruises, barramundi game fishing, monsoonal rainforests and much more. Duration: 3 Days 4wd Kakadu / Litchfield Safari in Style Leaving Darwin we head south to the magical Litchfield National Park to experience stunning waterfalls which flow year round. Visit Florence Falls, the natural spa at Bluey Rockhole and take a refreshing swim at Wangi Falls. Meet some of the local Aboriginal people and learn about their culture, bush tucker, art and craft. For the adventurous, put your hiking shoes on and head to the top of Gunlom Falls where you will be rewarded with stunning views over Kakadu. For those who prefer a more relaxed stroll, the base of the waterfall provides the opportunity to swim. Gain a further insight into the Aboriginal culture at the Warradjan Cultural Centre where you can read some of the dreamtime stories. Head into Twin Falls. Access to the falls is via a short boat trip and walk over rocks to relax on the beach surrounded by spectacular sandstone cliff faces. Wander through the ancient rock art galleries at Ubirr before climbing up the rocks to a lookout with 360 degree views over the floodplains and Kakadu wetlands. Relax aboard a three hour boat cruise on Corroboree Billabong. On our return journey to Darwin stop at the Window on the Wetlands Information Centre. Duration: 3 Days Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula Visit the Adelaide River Wetlands and Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve before joining a morning cruise on Corroboree Billabong., home to an array of water birds as well as many salt-water crocodiles. See the highlights of Kakadu including a swim and snorkel at Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), Ubirr Aboriginal rock art site and watch the sun set over Nourlangie Rock and Anbangbang Billababong from Nawalandja Lookout. Travel to Cahill’s Crossing and into Arnhem Land. Visit Gunbalanya Aboriginal community and Injalak Arts and Crafts Centre where you can meet and watch traditional local artists before departing with your Aboriginal guide to be shown around the magnificent Injalak Hill rock art sites. Relax and stay at our exclusive Coastal Camp on the Cobourg Peninsula (northern Arnhem Land). Explore the Cobourg Marine Park by boat en route to the Victoria Settlement ruins. Cobourg is abundant in marine life such as marine turtles, dolphins, dugongs, sharks, crocodiles, stingrays and plenty of fish. Explore by 4wd the northern regions of the Garig National Park including beaches commonly used as turtle nesting areas. Too much to mention; ask your holiday consultant for further details. Duration: 5 Days