A small-group day from Darwin to Corroboree Billabong in the Mary River Wetlands, with Fogg Dam and Window on the Wetlands on the way and a 2.5 hour wildlife cruise with lunch.
Days
- Full day, about 9am to 5pm
Group size
- Small group, max 20
Start / finish
- Darwin / Darwin
- Darwin accommodation, around 5pm
Return
- Darwin accommodation, around 5pm
Transport
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, Darwin accommodation pick-up, then a cruise boat
Meals
- Lunch on the cruise
Route
Included experiences
- Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve — water birds and lotus lilies
- Window on the Wetlands — displays and floodplain views
- Corroboree Billabong — 2.5 hour wildlife cruise
- Saltwater crocodiles in the wild
- Birdlife — jabiru, brolgas, magpie geese and sea eagles
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.9
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Travellers consistently praise the guides' extensive knowledge of the wetlands, wildlife and local history, along with their skill in spotting and positioning the boat for viewing crocodiles, birds and other fauna. The combination of the scenic drive, informative commentary, boat cruise and provided lunch stands out most often as delivering excellent value for a full day out from Darwin. The most common caveat is that wildlife sightings, particularly of crocodiles, can be unpredictable and may not always meet expectations, though guides' expertise and friendly demeanour consistently compensate for this natural variability.
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I went solo and had a great day out. Cam was our driver and skipper, knew his stuff and kept us safe, and placed the boat so we could all photograph the birds and animals. Lunch was a generous salad with cold meats and bread, there was plenty of water, and I enjoyed chatting with the other guests.
Karl was an excellent guide, driver and skipper who made sure we all got great views of the wildlife and plants, with plenty of local information. I felt very safe and loved the day trip.
A terrific wetlands cruise with lunch on board. On the bus out the guide stopped at places like Fogg Dam with fun commentary, and on the boat he found us seven crocodiles behaving naturally. A beautiful, comfortable afternoon.
I really enjoyed the day tour from Darwin and saw plenty of wildlife, even though it wasn't dawn or dusk. Donny was an excellent guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining.
Cam collected us from our accommodation and brought us back at the end of the day. He was polite and knew the billabong well, and we loved seeing salt and freshwater crocs along with jabiru and brolgas.
The one-day wetlands tour from Darwin with the lunch cruise was excellent, with expert commentary on the wildlife and plants and on Darwin's history along the way. We visited a bird sanctuary, got close to saltwater crocs and had a decent lunch on board.
