Berry Springs Combo, Lunch Included

Litchfield Park Adventures + Berry Springs Tour small group

★ 4.9 348 reviews

from $164.87

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Duration: about 10 to 10.5 hours
Meeting point: Darwin accommodation pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Litchfield Park Adventures

Overview

This day trip runs out of Darwin and packs Litchfield National Park and Berry Springs into about 10 to 10.5 hours, with pickup included and a cap of 15 travellers per departure. Four hours inside the park are split across the big swim spots: Florence Falls, Wangi Falls and Buley Rockhole, with look-offs at Tolmer Falls and the Lost City as the vehicle passes through. Reviewers repeatedly praise their guides' knowledge of plants, wildlife and local history between stops.

Swimming is the main event. The operator supplies flotation devices and snorkel masks, and reviewers describe swimming at three waterholes at a relaxing pace. One traveller advised swimming across to the waterfall itself rather than staying at the edge. A reviewer also advised taking your own towel.

After the park the route calls in at Berry Springs, then passes through the small town of Batchelor before the run back to Darwin. A buffet lunch and fresh fruit are included, along with cold water on the vehicle. The group size suits travellers who want a guide able to adjust to what the group wants, which one reviewer said their guide did. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Floating Device and snorkle mask
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cold fresh water
Certified experience local tour guides
Fresh fruit and snack
Meals (Gourmet Buffet Lunch)
National park fee included for rate $235 pp

Spring-fed pool in Berry Springs Nature Park near Darwin.

Itinerary

Litchfield National ParkFour hours in the park, with the national park fee included in the rate.
Berry SpringsAn hour and 30 minutes at the springs.
Florence FallsAn hour and 30 minutes at the falls, with time to swim.
Magnetic Termite MoundsA 30 minute stop to view the mounds.
Wangi FallsOne hour at the falls, with time to swim.
Buley RockholeOne hour at the rockhole, another swimming stop. Tolmer Falls and the Lost City are passed by from the vehicle, with no stop.
BatchelorA 30 minute stop in the town of Batchelor.
Darwin returnRoughly 30 minutes to reach Darwin and drop off. Pickup at the start of the day is included.

GuideIncluded

PickupIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the reviews and in the booking page details.

Bring a towel. One reviewer advised bringing a towel, and another said to take plenty of sunscreen. Bring swimwear as well, since there are several swimming stops.
Swimming stops. Flotation devices and snorkel masks are supplied. Reviewers describe swimming at three waterholes, and one suggested swimming across to the waterfall rather than staying near the edge.
Pace. Reviewers repeatedly describe a relaxed pace with no pressure at the stops.
Food and drink. A buffet lunch plus fresh fruit and snacks is included, along with cold water on the air-conditioned vehicle. One reviewer was unimpressed with the lunch, calling it wraps made from everyday items, while another called it great, so expectations should be moderate.
Fitness and mobility. Reviewers repeatedly describe a relaxed pace with no pressure at the stops, and one mentioned their guide taking particular care with mobility issues. Most travellers can participate according to the booking page, though those with serious medical conditions are advised against it.
Group feel. The maximum is 15 travellers, and one reviewer said the small group made it easy to get to know each other. Guides are described as flexible with what the group wants to do.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and one tall reviewer found the vehicle seat too small to sit straight in. The same reviewer felt the lunch did not match the gourmet description, and experienced a pickup running later than the listed time with no advance email about the window. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if either forces a cancellation, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Infants must sit on laps.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup in Darwin is included, and the whole day runs about 10 to 10.5 hours. One reviewer was collected after the listed pickup time, so it pays to be ready early and check the confirmation email for details.

What Is Included In The Price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a certified local guide, a buffet lunch, fresh fruit and snacks, cold water, flotation devices and snorkel masks are all included, and the booking page says the national park fee is included at its $235 per person rate, so confirm the park fee on the booking page.

Do I Need To Pay Park Entry Fees Separately?

No. The booking page states the national park fee is included in the rate.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Pushchairs are accessible and infants must sit on laps. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the booking page advises against it for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. That said, reviewers mentioned guides taking particular care with mobility issues.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen, which reviewers recommended. Flotation devices and masks are supplied, and the vehicle carries cold water.