Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

See the sights at your own pace when your cruise ship docks in Darwin, with your choice of a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass. Conveniently departing from the cruise ship terminal at Fort Hill Wharf, your hop-on hop-off tour stops at 11 locations around Darwin, including Crocosaurus Cove, the waterfront precinct and Military Museum. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker bus, and listen to an entertaining on-board commentary and design your own shore excursion itinerary.

The Darwin City Explorer tour is a great way to visit the major attractions and sights in and around the 'Top End' of Australia. Perfect for a first time visitor or family, your experienced tour guide will showcase Darwin's top attractions and you'll be provided full commentary of the colourful sights located here. Attractions visited include WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin Military Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Explore the ancient history and modern vibrancy of Darwin on a half-day sightseeing tour. Travel by coach and listen as your local guide shares commentary about the tropical city’s natural and cultural attractions. Delve into Aboriginal art at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and stroll past fragrant orchid blooms at the Botanic Gardens.

Join a morning city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple and tour the other historic sites of the city including the Darwin Aviation Museum. Explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, whose collections encompass Aboriginal art, visual arts, and Northern Territory history and natural sciences. After the tour you will be dropped off in the city for a 45-minute break and opportunity to have lunch. In the afternoon head 60kms from Darwin to Adelaide River, home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for view over the Marrakai Plains and then it’s on to Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to view a wetland ecosystem up close.

Why you’ll love this trip: Time to enjoy Darwin’s Mindil Beach, Skycity Casino, Botanical gardens, restaurants & bars Incredible tours included to Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park & Adelaide River Cruise with the famous Jumping Crocs! Your Holiday Includes: Accommodation – 7 nights Darwin in your choice of hotel, standard room Darwin City Hotel, Capitanos Hotel or Darwin Frontier Hotel Sightseeing tours – Escorted tours with inclusions as per the itinerary Darwin Escorted City Tour, Half Day Darwin Harbour Sunset River Cruise Darwin Heritage Walk Katherine Gorge Cruise Day Tour Kakadu National Park Day Tour Adelaide River Crocodile Cruise Tour Day 1: Arrive Darwin Day 2: Darwin Half Day Tour Day 3: Katherine Gorge Cruise Day Tour Day 4: Kakadu National Park Day Tour Day 5: Free Day with Darwin Sunset River Cruise Day 6: Adelaide River Jumping Crocodiles Tour Day 7: Darwin Heritage Walk Day 8: Depart Darwin. Please note date order may change to above but all tours are included

• The start time of this tour is flexible to suit your schedule • 5-hour tour visits 2 large private tropical gardens • Garden owners give a walk and talk through their garden and answer questions • Walk through ancient native bushland and learn about plants Aboriginal people used for food, medicine, tools, hunting and more • See a large variety of native and non-native plants to view in large, mature gardens • Taste fresh tropical fruit in season • Relax with 2 rest breaks featuring iced drinks, tropical flavours, coffee and tea • Take an easy-walk at a slow pace, wheelchair accessible • Option to cool off in a private pool • Enjoy transport on modern roads into the heart of Darwin’s dynamic rural area, past mango and other tropical fruit plantations • View Darwin City’s highlights on a sightseeing drive • Hear guide commentary about traditional and contemporary Aboriginal culture, settlement, general history, WWII, architecture, horticulture and more

World Heritage listed and the largest National Park in Australia, Kakadu is one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience, and you’ll be amazed at the population of wildlife in the water, on the land and in the air. See some of the most amazing terrain Australia has to offer on your way to and inside Kakadu. Marvel at the concentration of rock art sites that illustrate Aboriginal culture, some dating back 50,000 years.

This tour offers an intimate look into the life and work of Charles Darwin, providing a unique blend of history, science, and natural beauty. Starting with a private luxury vehicle pickup from your London hotel, you'll journey through the picturesque English countryside to Down House, Darwin's historic home. Here, you'll explore the study where he developed his groundbreaking theories of evolution, gaining personal insights into his life and legacy. The tour also includes a leisurely walk through the beautifully maintained gardens that Darwin used for his botanical experiments. The combination of a guided tour of the house, exploration of the gardens, and the scenic drive through the countryside makes this experience both educational and visually enriching.