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A white egret standing in shallow water with reflections of surrounding vegetation. 1
A large industrial building with a sign reading "QANTAS EMPIRE AIRWAYS LTD" and a large, rusted wooden wheel in the foreground. 2
A crocodile lying on the ground near water. 3
A white pickup truck parked in front of a building with signs for 'HUMPTY DOO HOTEL' and 'GREAT NORTHERN BREWING'. 4
A white egret standing in water with its wings spread. 5
By LookAbout Tours

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Overview

    • Take a 5-hour guided tour with Geoff Barrett on history, wildlife and wetlands
    • Visit Fogg Dam National Park Reserve, abundant with birdlife and nature
    • Experience a true NT pub at the 'World Famous' Humpty Doo Hotel
    • Travel in a Mercedes touring vehicle, window seat assured, max 6 guests
    • Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, with airport drop-off also available

Activity location

    • Darwin
    • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Darwin
    • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert guided commentary by Geoff Barrett – history, wildlife and wetlands
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    Mercedes touring vehicle with guaranteed window seat
  • Inclusions
    National park entry fees
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    Darwin city/cruise ship pickup and drop-off
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    Airport drop-off with ample luggage space at no additional cost
  • Inclusions
    Wildlife photography taken of your tour supplied electronically
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    Quality binoculars for each guest to use
  • Inclusions
    Chilled bottled drinking water
  • Exclusions
    Meal and refreshments at the pub are at your own expense, allowing you to choose from the full and varied NT menu

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • This is a premium Top End nature tour for a genuine small group of no more than six guests.

    Starting in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon, your engaging guide, Geoff, shares his love of the Top End and brings extensive knowledge of Darwin's history, beautiful wetlands and magnificent wildlife.

    Travel is in a Mercedes touring vehicle. Each guest has a window seat and a quality set of binoculars to use throughout the tour for a wonderful viewing experience.

    A small tour group ensures a relaxed personalized tour.

    Geoff picks up from your preferred location and drives out of the city, sharing with you Darwin's unique history on the way to the beautiful Fogg Dam Reserve. This NT National Park is one of the few places in the world that allow a leisurely drive through the abundant Wetlands full of birdlife & nature.

    Homeward we visit the iconic Northern Territory pub, The World Famous Humpty Doo Hotel. Here, you may savour a meal and refreshments from a local menu offering Barramundi, Buffalo and Crocodile. Sit back and soak in the atmosphere of a genuine 'Territorian' Pub.

    Geoff starts this tour at either 9am or 10am (Day Tours) or 3pm or 4pm (Evening Tours) - please check your preferred date for the available start time.

Location

Activity location

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    • Darwin
    • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Darwin
    • Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia