Adventure

Darwin: Mary River Wetlands Wildlife Cruise with Lunch

Activity provider:Wetland Cruises
Adventure

Darwin: Mary River Wetlands Wildlife Cruise with Lunch

Activity provider:Wetland Cruises
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From US$ 127.51 per person

Likely to sell out

Visit the Mary River Wetlands on this small-group tour - a nature lover's paradise! Visit Fogg Dam and the Window on the Wetlands Visitors Centre. Enjoy a 2.5-hour wetland cruise with lunch, and see an abundance of birds, crocodiles and wildlife species.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick up is from the hotel in Darwin that you have selected when making the booking. Please wait out the front of the hotel or in the lobby.

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire an abundance of wildlife in their natural wetland ecosystem
  • Get up close to the animals which include saltwater & freshwater crocodiles and a huge variety of bird species
  • Benefit from the more personal aspect of a small-group tour, giving you the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like
  • Learn about the local flora and fauna from local, experienced & knowledgeable guides
  • Enjoy the open air vessel allowing for ease of viewing and the capture of amazing photographs
Full description
Today starts with a pick-up from your Darwin accommodation at around 9:00 AM. Listen to interesting commentary about the region from your knowledgeable guide as you make your way to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. Originally set up as a large scale rice growing project in the 1950s, this location is now a haven for many varieties of birds that you'll get a chance to admire. A short drive from there takes you to the “Window on the Wetlands” Information Centre, where you can enjoy a hands-on display explaining the wetlands and get a fantastic view over the Adelaide River floodplains from their upper viewing deck. Your highlight for the day is an amazing 2.5-hour cruise on the wetlands! See an abundance of birds, crocodiles and wildlife in their natural habitat on the Mary River Wetlands. Home to a huge variety of animals, birdlife and also boasting the largest concentration of Saltwater Crocodiles in the world, these pristine wetlands are a nature lover's paradise. Participants generally see about 30 different species of birds on these cruises! Enjoy a delicious cold lunch on the wetlands, surrounded by nature at its best, as you get up close and personal with plenty of local wildlife. Lunches are healthy and consist of individual pre-packed fresh salads with dressings. There will also be a selection of cold sliced meats and bread so you can make sandwiches if you wish. From here it is just under a 90-minute drive to return you to your Darwin accommodation at around 5:00 PM.
Includes
  • Pickup from your Darwin accommodation at 9:00 AM
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle (max 20 passengers)
  • Interesting commentary about the region from experienced guides
  • Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
  • Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre
  • 2.5-hour cruise including lunch on the wetlands
  • Small group open air cruise vessel (maximum 29 passengers)
  • Lunch & iced water
  • Return transfer back to your Darwin accommodation around 5:00 PM
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 309 lbs (140 kg)

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What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

  • Travel insurance is recommended
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old
  • This tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 132 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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This tour exceeded my expectations. Not too far from Darwin the guide Evan was a wealth of information the whole day. We saw every specimen of wildlife on the brochure, including crocs and beautiful Jabirus. The scenery was out of this world and I highly recommend this tour For nature lovers.

October 18, 2022

We had a wonderful, relaxing trip. Pickup at our hotel was convenient and on-I’ve. Our guide Evan shared lots of Darwin history, funny stories, and facts about the flora and fauna on the drive to the wetlands. We were thrilled to see 20+ species of birds, several crocs and beautiful lotus fields. Lunch was delicious! Glad I had my binoculars. But you’d be ok without a pair. Evan did a good job of getter no you close to the wildlife, when possible.

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October 13, 2022

Fuss-free tour experience! Our tour guide Evan was very well-informed and did an awesome one-man show taking care of our group from start to finish. Saw a handful of crocs during the cruise, and the diversity of bird wildlife is amazing! Thank you from Singapore!

September 29, 2022

Product ID: 179651