Autopia Tours: Jumping Crocodile Tour from Darwin
- Darwin
- Half-day / Night Tours
- Tour in English
- Natural Scenery
Overview
TOUR CODE: SJCC
OPERATES: Daily (Jun to Oct) / Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (Nov to May)
DEPARTS: 07:30am
RETURNS: 12:00pm approx.
TOUR DURATION: 4.5 Hours.
MAIN PICKUP LOCATION & TIME: Travelodge Resort Darwin (rebranded to THE LEEA DARWIN) – 64 Cavenagh St, Darwin City @ 7:30am. Guests are to be waiting outside the main gates on Cavenagh Street for collection.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hassle-free transfers from Darwin direct, with Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Cruise entry
Explore the diverse wetlands and waterways of the Adelaide River, a floodplain region identified as an important bird area
Northern Territory is known for its diverse Australian wildlife, amongst 280 different species of birds and 117 species of reptiles
Travel aboard the only aboriginally owned cruise operator, where profits go back into supporting the traditional owners of the surrounding area
Enjoy live commentary from our wildlife expert, learn about these magnificent creatures, croc biology, behaviours and local ecosystem
Shhh… there’s a secret in every tour!
ITINERARY:
Join us for one of Darwin’s most iconic must do activity… a ½ Day Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River. Departing the city, we journey about 60km South East towards the Marrakai wetlands, home to not only an apex predator, the crocodile, but 117 different species of reptiles and 280 different types of birds.
A truly exhilarating and unique experience for our guests to get up close and personal to some of nature’s most aggressive and dangerous wildlife located in the naturally occurring waterways of the Northern Territory. It is said that Australia’s Top End hosts over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles predominantly in and around the Darwin, Adelaide River and Mary River areas. So there is no need to worry, you be sure to
See the biggest reptile in the world and oldest creature to walk the planet since dinosaurs, these prehistoric beasts growing up to 6 meters in length (the size of a small bus) and can weigh up to 1000kg. An infamous crocodile called “Sweetheart” was captured not too far from the Adelaide River after repeatedly chewing the motors off the back of fisherman’s boats and stealing the farmers cows. Sweetheart unfortunately passed away and can now be seen taxidermied in the Darwin Museum.
Our jumping crocodile cruise partners are highly trained to ensure the safety of both the crocodiles and passengers at all times. Crocodiles are fed buffalo meat, so that guests can see first-hand the powerful and spectacular hunting techniques of a saltwater crocodile. All staff are issued with Wildlife Permits by National Parks and Wildlife for our interactions and no animals are harmed in any way during our wildlife interactions. Meals: n/a, Driving Distance: 120 km, Hike Distance: – n/a.
*Note this itinerary is interchangeable during seasonal fluctuations.
*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route, boat cruise partner, and operating days due to weather, special events, boat maintenance, and/or third-party availability.
INCLUSIONS:
Hassle-free transfer service to/from Darwin
1-hour Adelaide River boat cruise
Stop at a legendary iconic aussie pub
Australian wildlife sightings – in the wild!
Hosted by an experienced driver-guides
Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
Comprehensive local tour commentary
Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
Text translation app service available in several languages – ie. Dutch, German, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
EXCLUSIONS:
Any meals not indicated
Travel insurance recommended
Personal expenses
A range of crocodile souvenirs and aboriginal arts & crafts are available for purchase at the Jumping Crocodile Cruise gift shop.
WHAT TO BRING:
1 Litre refillable water bottle, small day pack, appropriate clothing for extreme conditions, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen & sunglasses, tropical strength insect repellent, money for snack and meals, camera.
CHILD POLICY:
Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at the time of booking.
What’s included
Included
- Hassle-free transfer service to/from Darwin
- 1-hour Adelaide River boat cruise
- Stop at a legendary iconic aussie pub
- Australian wildlife sightings – in the wild!
- Hosted by an experienced driver-guides
- Air-conditioned mini-coach travel
- Comprehensive local tour commentary
- Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points
- Text translation app service available in several languages – ie. Dutch, German, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child fare prices apply from 0 to 12 years old. Infants aged 0 to 4 are not permitted to travel on adult laps and must be safely restrained within a child protective seat. Infant protective seats are free of charge and must be requested at the time of booking.
How to use
After the booking is comfirmed you will receive an email with attachment. Please check the details on the voucher. On the day of tour, please take the voucher to participate in the tour
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before scheduled time.
Shuttle bus signage: Look for buses marked "Autopia Tours" on side.
Good to know
WHAT TO BRING: 1 Litre refillable water bottle, small day pack, appropriate clothing for extreme conditions, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen & sunglasses, tropical strength insect repellent, money for snack and meals, camera.
On very rare occasions, tours may be cancelled (severe weather, road or park closures,insufficient numbers). Should this occur, you will be transferred to an alternative tour / date,or if this is not suitable, you will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
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We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
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