AAT Kings Coach Day, Lunch

Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

★ 4.5 210 reviews

from $151 per person

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Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Darwin hotel pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation is available on this day tour
Meal: Meal included
Run by: AAT Kings

Overview

This AAT Kings day trip packs the main sights of Litchfield National Park into a 10.5-hour loop from Darwin, travelling south along the Stuart Highway in an air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide providing commentary for most of the day. The park sits on the Tabletop Range, a sandstone plateau ringed by cliffs, and the route takes in its best-known waterfalls plus the mystical termite mounds.

The day is built around the falls. At Florence Falls there is an interpretive walk through bush and monsoon vine forest, and stairs lead down to a plunge pool where swimming is usually possible. At Tolmer Falls, water cascades down into a deep waterhole at the base, and Wangi Falls has a large, crystal-clear pool that is a perfect spot for a cool dip. A picnic lunch rounds out the day among the park's natural features. Flow varies by season: the falls thunder in the green season and run more gently in the dry, which is when swimming is most reliable.

It suits travellers who want the headline stops of Litchfield handled for them in one day, with transport, lunch and guiding taken care of, and who are happy on a coach with a group rather than driving themselves.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Experienced driver and guide
Guide commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
From 1 April 2027, the NT Parks Pass is included in the tour price. No separate pass purchase is required

Not Included

Northern Territory Parks pass

Walkers in hats and daypacks follow a guide along a Litchfield forest dirt path beneath tall paperbark and eucalypt trees.

Itinerary

Coach pickup in DarwinHotel pickup is included; the coach leaves Darwin and heads south along the Stuart Highway.
Drive to LitchfieldThe guide gives commentary on the way, and there is a chance to photograph the park's termite mounds.
Florence FallsTake an interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk, time permitting, then descend the stairs to swim in the plunge pool.
Tolmer FallsWatch the water cascade into the deep waterhole at the base of the falls.
Wangi FallsSwim or relax by the large, crystal-clear pool.
Picnic lunchLunch is included and served within the park.
Return to DarwinThe coach arrives back in Darwin at approximately 5:15 PM.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from what to pack to how much time you get at each fall.

Where this tour sits among 4 tours in Litchfield Day Tours From Darwin listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Budget Fare, 10-Hour Day$101.73
Termite Mounds, Lunch Included$119.27
Wetlands or Croc Cruise Option$129.79
AAT Kings Coach Day, Lunch (this tour)$151

Bring swimwear. The booking page names swimwear as the item to bring, and swimming is one of the day's main draws. Several reviewers singled out the swim stops, especially Florence Falls and Wangi Falls, as highlights.
Season matters. Swimming is described as a bonus of the dry season and only happens when weather and conditions permit. One reviewer who visited off season found the park lush and the falls dramatic, so a green-season trip still delivers scenery, just with less certainty about getting in the water.
Guides rotate. Reviewers consistently praise the guides as knowledgeable, friendly and safe drivers. Several also mention the commentary and storytelling, which come standard on this tour.
Time per stop. Each waterfall gets a set visit within the day. One reviewer wished for a longer stay at Florence Falls, and another said there was enough time at each viewpoint, which gives a sense of how the pacing can land differently.
Picnic lunch. Lunch is included and served as a picnic in the park. One reviewer described it as adequate.
Park pass. A Northern Territory Parks pass is currently required to enter the park, priced at AUD 10 per person for one day and pre-purchased online. The booking page says that from 1 April 2027 the pass is included in the tour price, so no separate purchase is needed.

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Common issues. The parks pass is the main extra to plan for: before 1 April 2027 it is not included, it is a government charge of AUD 10 per person per day, and it can change without notice, so it needs to be bought online in advance. Swimming depends entirely on conditions and season, so a green-season booking may mean viewing falls rather than swimming in them. One reviewer felt the stop at Florence Falls was too short, and another called lunch merely adequate. The day is long, at 10.5 hours, returning to Darwin around 5:15 PM.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup in Darwin is included on this tour, along with travel in an air-conditioned coach and an experienced driver and guide.

Is Lunch Included, And What About Drinks?

Lunch is included and served as a picnic in the park. One reviewer described it as adequate rather than a highlight.

Do I Need To Buy A Northern Territory Parks Pass?

At present, yes. The pass is not included and must be pre-purchased online for AUD 10 per person, valid for one day. The booking page says that from 1 April 2027 the pass is included in the tour price, so no separate purchase is required.

Can I Swim At The Waterfalls?

Usually, yes. Florence Falls has a plunge pool reached by stairs and Wangi Falls has a large, clear pool. The booking page notes swimming is a dry-season bonus and depends on weather and conditions on the day.

How Long Is The Tour, And When Do We Get Back?

The tour runs 10.5 hours in total. Return to Darwin is expected at approximately 5:15 PM.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.