Tour ID: 10062366

This tour takes you to Fogg Dam and the Mary River. Both offer you great experiences. Sunrise will be forever in your memory. The flora & fauna is amazing, there are over 230 different species of birds not to mention the 20 crocodiles per kilometre! If you love animals this tour is for you. 

  • A sunrise over a beautiful part of the world
  • Visit Fogg Dam Conservation Area & Mary River
  • Up to 20 crocodiles per kilometre on the Mary River!
  • Amazing birdlife
  • Learn about bush food & medicine plants
  • 1.5 hour cruise on Corroborre Billobong 
  • Wander along the lilly boardwalk

Drive through expansive open savanah woodlands and remnant monsoonal rainforest enjoying the golden hues of the rising sun spreading across the Adelaide River floodplain.   Mist rising above the landscape sheltering the last frontier.  This is the begining of your wildlife odessy in the Top End.  Perfect for photographers, nature lovers and those who want to get away.

Greet the outback sunrise as you are picked up from your hotel around 0600 am and relax in the comfort.

As the warm golden rays highlight the red tones of the landscape, you’ll head south on your way to Fogg Dam Conservation Area.

Here you will learn some of the bush foods and medicine plants of the Top End in the presence of nature at its finest.

Wander along the lilly boardwalk or take advantage of the lookout points as the Top End fauna puts on the show. With over 230 different species of birds recorded here you are bound to find a favourite.

Plenty of time for photos or relax and watch the wild antics as you sip on a lovely cup of tea whilst enjoying our steaming homemade ham and cheese breakfast croisants.

Having set the scene we then move on to Corroboree Billabong on the wild Mary River. Here we enjoy a 1.5 hour cruise as we view nature in its natural state.

Snakes, crocodiles, Jabirus and more are regular features on this cruise so come prepared.

Having answered the call of the wild we then regroup at the Corroboree Tavern for some outback lunch of freah homem ade sandwiches before making our way back to Darwin.

Getting back into the City around 2 pm.

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Tour Details

  • Included in price:

    1.5 hour Wildlife River Cruise
    Guide
    Home Made snacks, refreshments and gourmet lunch
    Pickup & Drop-off at your accommodation including in the suburbs
    Insect repellent and sunscreen

  • Available for purchase/hire:

  • Duration:

    8 hours

  • Departure:

    6:00 AM Wed, Sun

  • Return:

    2 pm

  • Departure points:

    Darwin

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    Pickups start at
    06.00 (city)

    ​Return
    approx. 1400 pm

  • What to bring:

    You Bring
    hat
    camera
    water bottle
    comfortable walking shoes
    sunglasses

  • Fitness level required:

    Not specified

  • Child policies:

    Children over 8 years only.

  • Additional Information:

    Snacks and refreshments included but not lunch.

  • Destinations:

    Mary River Wetlands and Fogg Dam

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