Wetlands Or Croc Cruise Option

Litchfield National Park Tour with Wetlands or Crocodile Cruise

★ 4.8 201 reviews

from $129.79 per person

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Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: The Leea Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Autopia Tours

Overview

This full day outing from Darwin, run by Autopia Tours, packs the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park into 10.5 hours, with a 7:30 am start from The Leea Darwin at 64 Cavenagh Street. Travellers ride in an air conditioned mini-coach with a driver guide who provides commentary along the way, and the group is capped at 21 people. The day finishes back at the same meeting point.

The route runs from Darwin to the Adelaide River, where the tour either takes a jumping crocodile cruise (if that option is selected at booking) or visits the wetlands, then continues into Litchfield National Park. Inside the park the stops are Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole and the Magnetic Termite Mounds. Entry to all stops is free of admission charges. Reviewers say the guides share plenty of local history and cultural background while driving, and many mention the swimming spots as a welcome part of the day, with some wishing for more time in the water.

Meals are not included, though there are chances to buy lunch at stops along the way. It suits people with at least moderate fitness who are happy to walk to the waterfalls, and it is not suitable for children aged five or under.

Field of hundreds of thin wedge-shaped magnetic termite mounds aligned the same way in golden grass under low raking light.

What's Included

Included

Accredited outback driver guide with tour commentary
Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat
Small group tour in air conditioned mini-coach
Jumping Crocodile Cruise (if option LFC-B is selected)
Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points

Not Included

Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point
Personal expenses

Itinerary

Meet in DarwinMeet outside the entrance to the Travelodge at The Leea Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street, at 7:30 am. Wait at the front gates rather than in the hotel foyer.
Darwin departureThe tour spends about 30 minutes in Darwin at the start of the day before heading out of the city.
Adelaide RiverA stop of roughly 1 hour. This is where the jumping crocodile cruise runs if that option was selected; otherwise the wetlands option applies.
Litchfield National ParkAround 45 minutes in the park overall stretch, as the coach moves between the main sights.
Florence FallsA 1 hour stop.
Buley RockholeAnother 1 hour stop, and a popular spot for a swim in the rock pools.
Magnetic Termite MoundsA 30 minute stop, to view the termite mounds.
Return to DarwinThe tour ends back at the meeting point on Cavenagh Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A day like this rewards some preparation. The pace is steady, the coach is on the move for long stretches, and there are swims and short walks to plan around.

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 (this tour)$129.79
AAT Kings Coach Day, Lunch$151

What to bring. Bring your own towels and swimming gear, as one reviewer specifically points out these are needed for the swims and the short walks. The booking page also asks travellers to pack clothing suited to the average temperatures at the time of year they are visiting.
Food and drink. Meals are not included. The booking page says guests will have opportunities to buy lunch along the way, so having some cash or card ready for food stops is a good plan.
Fitness and walks. The booking page asks for a moderate fitness level, since walks into the waterfalls require it. Reviewers describe the walking as generally short, in the range of half a kilometre to a kilometre and a half.
Swim chances vary. Swimming is a big part of the appeal but the booking page warns that spots sometimes close or do not allow swimming depending on the season. One reviewer reported a day with no swimming allowed at all, so treat a dip as likely but never certain.
Comfort on board. The mini-coach is air conditioned. Storage is tight, with baggage limited to one day bag of 5 to 7 kg per person, so pack light for the day.
Wildlife sightings. One reviewer reported a cruise where no crocodiles appeared, so sightings are not guaranteed.

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Common issues. It is a long day on a coach with plenty of driving between stops. Swimming depends on conditions, and one reviewer said their entire group was told no swimming was permitted at any location. Another reported a crocodile cruise with no crocodile sightings at all. The itinerary can shift with the seasons, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Hotel transfers to the meeting point are not included, and one reviewer was unhappy with the limited lunch stops at service stations.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Start And Is Hotel Pickup Included?

The meeting point is outside the entrance to the Travelodge at The Leea Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, at 7:30 am. Hotel transfers to a pickup point are not included, though the booking page mentions selected inner-city pickup and drop-off points. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

What Is Included In The Price?

An accredited driver guide with commentary, transport in an air conditioned mini-coach, wildlife sightings, the jumping crocodile cruise if you select that option, and selected inner-city pickup and drop-off points. Entry to all the stops is free. Meals, travel insurance, personal expenses and hotel transfers are not included.

Is Lunch Provided?

No. The booking page says meals are not included and guests will have opportunities to buy lunch along the way. One reviewer found the stops were at service stations with little time for a full meal, so packing your own food is a good plan.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

Child fares apply from 6 to 12 years old, and the tour is not suitable for children aged 5 or under because of the nature of the itinerary. The group size is capped at 21 travellers. Service animals are allowed.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, for a full refund you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor weather you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

How Fit Do I Need To Be?

A moderate level of fitness is required, mainly for the walks into the waterfalls. Reviewers describe the walking as generally short. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.