Adelaide River Cruise: Encounter Jumping Crocodiles and Explore Darwin's Environs
4.3
53 Ratings
Middle Point
Embark on an exciting Adelaide River Cruise and witness the thrilling sight of jumping crocodiles. Explore Darwin's environs, including the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre and Fogg Dam Nature Reserve.
Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Window on the Wetlands - Enjoy superb views across the floodplains. Green season views can often be accompanied by spectacular lightning storms. Watch the interactive displays that offer an insight into the ecological processes that occur in the wetlands.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from selected Darwin hotels
  • Small group wetlands cruise on the Adelaide River
  • Super comfortable luxury vehicle with amenities like free wifi, in seat USB, and air conditioning
Additional Information

A mere 60 kilometers away from Darwin, you’ll find the Adelaide River, which is teeming with over 1600 Crocodiles and is also where the renowned Jumping Crocodiles can be seen. Embark on this afternoon journey down the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River, all the while hearing interesting anecdotes about the outskirts of Darwin. Traverse the river and marvel at these magnificent beasts as they powerfully spring out of the water. The river cruise will give you the chance to observe these ancient animals at a close distance. Following the cruise, you can explore the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for a scenic view of the Marrakai Plains. Finally, head over to the Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to experience a wetland ecosystem firsthand, which also serves as a great spot for bird watching and spotting other wildlife.

  • During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative
  • Guests that require a wheelchair are welcome on our tours providing they are accompanied by an able-bodied companion and do not require special assistance from the supplier to embark and disembark the vehicle. Wheelchairs will be stored under the vehicle whilst in transit.
  • If travelling with an infant that requires a stroller, you must contact the supplier at least 72hrs prior to departure to ensure the can be accommodated.
Location
Window on the Wetlands
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(53 Ratings)
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Wayne_f
Mar 23, 2024
Croc tour - Where to begin. Michael was absolutely fantastic. Full of information ,personality plus ,just one great guy.The tour was fantastic ,again wonderful hosts, and so exciting to see the crocs.Yes I would totally recommend this tour to anyone. Thank-you
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Barry_l
Nov 13, 2023
LOVELY TRIP - Very interesting afternoon trip. Nice drive to river with commentary by Driver Prem. Then the highlight of the crocodile cruise. The crocs weren't jumping very much and didn't seem that hungry; but they snapped their jaws enough to enable everyone to get some good photos. Nice to hear that the river operation is run by a charity putting profits back into the local community; and to be assured that everything is done in accordance with sound conservation principles.
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Bniner
Nov 5, 2023
Great Way to Beat the Heat - Aside from a nice bus tour with a good guide, the Jumping Crocs cruise made our day. Three crocodiles out in the river with a 5 meter/750 kg crocodile impressing us with his jumping.
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Verity_p
May 17, 2023
Not Just Crocs - Great flood plain stop and the fog dam on the way back to Darwin, great bird life. Jumping crocs were great, also got to see a "tussle" between two females and the kites also visited, so majestic.
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Petra_m
Jun 6, 2024
Great day! - Crocodile feeding, Whistling Kite feeding, commentary. All excellent. Also enjoyed the Adelaide River Wetlands and Howard Springs. Very comfortable bus trip with informative driver, Gary.
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Sharon_h
Jun 5, 2024
A beaut entertaining tour. - Interesting and informative. A close up view of quite a few crocodiles, male and female. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and shared their enthusiasm for crocodiles.
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Raoul656
Apr 27, 2024
Top day out. - This was a great tour. The crocodiles were not out in big numbers, but the crew managed to get three of them interested enough to come out to meet us. It was spectacular watching these massive creatures coming up out of the water, and having a go at the meat hanging tantalisingly close to them. The almighty 'clunk' as the jaws of the biggest male slammed shut gave me the shivers actually. I think everybody on the boat enjoyed themselves. The 'skipper' gave us a very good commentary, and the Croc-master offering the grub to the reptiles, gave a virtuoso performance of a Fish Kite's whistle, luring a couple of them to fly in and take tidbits mid-air! Later we stopped at the beautiful nature reserve at Howards Springs, and fed the fish. The tour guide, Roman, was very jovial and well versed in the local history and features. A top day out. I would reccomend highly.
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Gail_w
Apr 11, 2024
My opinion - The bus driver(Prem) and tour guide were both very good. The guides on the boat were informative, and answered any questions asked. Was not happy with look out over the flood plains it was dirty & we couldn’t go out side
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Francesco_i
Aug 12, 2023
Great Croc adventure - Great adventure. Crocs were amazing. The ability to see these amazing amilas in the wild was something I will always remember. Bus trip was a little long.
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Bonnygirl13
Jun 15, 2023
Croc cruise disappointing most of the crocs were asleep sunning themselves and felt the cruise was way over priced. - The tour was very disappointing due to the crocs sunny themselves and was not interested in food. The tour guides did their best but to no prevail. We felt the tour was totally over priced. A bus ride to the river and then a side trip back to base....not even given a bottle of water.....as mentioned totally overpriced.
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