On this half-day afternoon tour, journey down the Arnhem Highway towards Adelaide River, enjoying commentary on the surrounding areas. Board the Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River, where your wildlife guide will help you spot crocodiles, showcasing their hunting techniques. This thrilling experience allows you to see these prehistoric creatures up close. The river is also home to an array of birdlife, including magpie geese, wandering whistling ducks, pied herons, and sharp-tailed sandpipers.
After a convenient pickup from your Darwin hotel, head south to Adelaide River where your cruise begins. Listen to your guide's witty commentary as you traverse the crocodile infested waters safely aboard your vessel. An adrenaline rush hits as just meters away crocs leap out of the water. Learn to distinguish the males from the females and hear why so many of the female reptiles are missing limbs.
Continue learning about these prehistoric creatures with a visit to the Windows on the Wetlands Visitors Center located nearby. Relax here as you take in views of the Marrakai Plains before hopping back in the car to journey to your next destination.
Arriving at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve you have the opportunity to see a vast array of protected species. Listen to the beautiful birdsong that drifts through the lands and see the colorful eucalyptus forest. Snap photos of slithering snakes, massive water buffalos, and colorful birds. Then chill out on the return drive to Darwin, chatting with your guide and fellow participants about the wonderful day you had.