Darwin
2-Day Litchfield and Kakadu Small Group Tour
A small group 2-day trip covering Litchfield and Kakadu, with swimming spots, short walks, a sunrise Yellow Water cruise and overnight stay included.
1 to 3 days
A$1,550.00

Tours are one of the easiest ways for backpackers to experience more of Australia without needing a car, a big budget, or weeks of planning. Whether you are joining a guided city walk, heading out on a full-day adventure, or hopping on a scenic harbour cruise, tours can help you see the highlights while learning the local stories behind them. They are also a good option when you are short on time and want a simple, organised way to make the most of a destination. This category brings together the kinds of tours backpackers actually look for in Australia: practical sightseeing, fun social outings, foodie experiences, memorable day trips, and active adventures that suit a range of travel styles. Some are relaxed and easygoing, while others are built around packed itineraries and big bucket-list moments. If you want help finding the best tours in Australia for backpackers, this is where to start.
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Discover the best tours in Australia for backpackers, from easy city sightseeing and walking tours to memorable day trips and scenic cruises.
Darwin
A small group 2-day trip covering Litchfield and Kakadu, with swimming spots, short walks, a sunrise Yellow Water cruise and overnight stay included.
1 to 3 days
A$1,550.00
Darwin
A three-day Kakadu trip focused on ancient rock art, bush walks and sandstone landscapes, with comfortable accommodation included.
1 to 3 days
A$9,600.00
Darwin
A 5-day 4WD camping trip through Kakadu with waterfalls, rock art, a sunset cruise and access to restricted Koolpin Gorge.
3+ days
A$1,695.00
Darwin
A five-day Top End trip covering Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and Litchfield, with waterfalls, swimming spots and cultural access.
3+ days
A$1,995.00
Darwin
A 5-day Top End 4WD camping trip with Kakadu rock art, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield waterfalls, bush walks and safari-style tented camps.
3+ days
A$1,865.00
Darwin
A small-group Adelaide River cruise where you can watch massive crocs jump beside the boat and spot birds across the wetlands.
Up to 1 hour
A$60.00
Darwin
A local-guided Darwin tour focused on WWII history, with personal stories, interactive commentary and all fees included.
1 to 4 hours
A$145.00
Darwin
A relaxed wetlands cruise with lunch on board, roaming quieter channels for crocodile and birdlife spotting.
1 to 4 hours
A$115.00

Darwin
A full-day trip from Darwin with wetland wildlife spotting, a 2.5-hour Corroboree Billabong cruise, lunch and return transport.
8 hours
A$235.00
Darwin
See jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide River, visit Fogg Dam and travel through the Top End on this half-day wildlife tour.
1 to 4 hours
A$130.00
Darwin
A guided walk through Darwin Botanic Gardens with local insight into the gardens’ history, notable plants, flowers and birdlife.
1 to 4 hours
A$59.00
Darwin
A short Darwin combo tour with city sights, hotel transfers and a guided crocodile cruise at Crocodylus Park.
1 to 4 hours
A$125.00