Kakadu National Park
Day tours from Darwin start from about $290 per adult. Two- to four-day tours add Jim Jim Falls (dry season), Yellow Water cruises and the major rock art sites.
Litchfield National Park
About 1.5 hours from Darwin, Litchfield has waterfalls and swimming holes such as Wangi, Florence and Buley Rockhole, plus magnetic termite mounds. It's an easy day trip.
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk)
About 3.5 hours south of Darwin, Nitmiluk National Park has a series of sandstone gorges you can explore by boat cruise, canoe or helicopter.
Arnhem Land
Aboriginal-owned Arnhem Land needs a permit to enter, so most visitors join a guided tour from Darwin or Jabiru.
When to go
Most tours run in the dry season (roughly May to October). Wet-season tours focus on scenic flights and accessible sites.
Prices in AUD, checked October 2026. Always confirm current rates and conditions with operators and park authorities before you travel.
