Since 1912, AAT Kings has been helping people from all over the world discover and explore Australia from top to bottom. Our unrivalled experience across these rugged continents guarantees you a holiday filled with immersive experiences, world-renowned sights, and personal stories from unique characters. The vibrant colour and irresistible spirit of Australia can be found everywhere, across the vast plains and mountain ranges, beaches and islands. So many unforgettable moments await you. Let us show you our home, only with AAT Kings.
Enjoy the highlights with an Australian day tour as our Driver Guides share their local knowledge and stories with you to create a truly memorable experience. No matter which region your Australian day tour is exploring, our guides will teach you all about the local history, culture and fun facts to keep things interesting. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and leave the driving to us.
We offer a wide variety of tours for you to choose from, covering some of Australia’s most awe-inspiring and exciting regions and sights. We also pack as much fun into our itineraries as possible and even offer free hotel pick ups. So all you need to do to experience an incredible Australian day tour is jump on board!
Touring the top end is an absolute must if you’re looking for a truly ‘Australian’ experience in the land down under. The region’s largest city, and capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin, is warm year-round and its tropical climate will lull you into relaxation no matter when you go. The region also boasts a lot of history, right the way through from its involvement in World War II to the devastation caused by Cyclone Tracey. Visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the
Northern Territory, the Darwin Military Museum and the historic WWII bunkers in Charles Darwin National Park are all awesome ways to get the full experience. But if sightseeing is more your thing, why not take a day trip to Litchfield National Park and see the incredible termite mounds, rainforests and waterfalls – you can even go for a swim!
Along with dozens of other things, the top end also gives you the opportunity to tour World Heritage listed Kakadu, which is the largest national park in Australia and home to one third of Australia’s bird species and other wildlife. South of Darwin you could take a day to visit Katherine, the third largest town in the Northern Territory and a place that is fondly known as ‘where the outback meets the tropics’.
Join a city sights tour for the perfect introduction to Darwin, with expert commentary by a local guide. See the lush Botanic Gardens and the Chinese Temple, which was re-built after it was totally demolished by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct. See the Stokes Hill Wharf area, the Mooring Basin and Darwin Aviation Museum. There is also time available to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, whose collections encompass Aboriginal art, visual arts, and Northern Territory history and natural sciences.
Just 60km from Darwin lies the Adelaide River, home to over 1600 Crocodiles and the location of the famous Jumping Crocodiles. Join this tour in the afternoon and travel down the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River, enjoying commentary about the outskirts of Darwin along the way. Cruise the river and thrill as these awesome creatures launch themselves out of the water. The cruise will enable you to see these prehistoric creatures at close range. Afterwards continue to the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre for view over the Marrakai Plains and then it’s on to Fogg Dam Nature Reserve to view a wetland ecosystem up close.
Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. The park encloses much of the spectacular Tabletop Range, which is a wide sandstone plateau mostly surrounded by cliffs. During the green season four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs to tropical rock pools many metres below. During the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes the perfect spot for a cool dip.
Katherine Gorge is a network of thirteen gorges carved from billion-year-old sandstone country by the Katherine River in Nitmiluk National Park. Aboriginal culture is strong in the area and there are many Aboriginal rock art sites dotted throughout the park. It is a haven for nature lovers, with its rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls and lush gorges providing an abundance of flora and fauna.
Travel across Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains and deep into Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre and view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu; we join our local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After a lunch stop at Nourlangie Rock, your guide will lead a walk to view ancient Aboriginal rock art, before returning to Darwin.
Toast the Top End’s legendary tropical sunsets from a location like no other. With a superb setting right on the harbour, Darwin Harbour Cruises offers the perfect place to savour the sights and feel the sea breeze, while you enjoy a sumptuous meal prepared onboard using local produce and fresh seafood.
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Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, showcases the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, including the iconic saltwater crocodile! Discover each of Crocosaurus Cove’s 9 reptile shows daily, and learn all about the Northern Territory’s incredible wildlife through meaningful, voluntary encounters with our reptiles.
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Arnhem Land is a life experience realised. Towering escarpments, living culture, ancient rock art, Aboriginal people, beautiful billabongs and panoramic vistas. If you only choose one experience during your stay in the Top End, then make it an Arnhem Land day tour from Darwin or Jabiru. Once visited, never forgotten.
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