• Soar over Darwin, cruise the Mary River wetlands, and race across floodplains on a thrilling airboat ride. A Top End adventure you’ll never forget!
• Thrilling Airboat Adventure – Skim across floodplains and venture into waterways unreachable by standard boats.
• Wetlands Safari Cruise – Spot crocodiles and birdlife on a 90-minute journey through the Mary River wetlands.

Discover the Top End with a scenic Darwin helicopter flight, a 90-min Wetlands Safari Cruise, and a thrilling 45-min Airboat Adventure across remote floodplains.

What to Expect

Discover two of the Northern Territory’s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable day. Begin with a scenic helicopter flight from Darwin, soaring over the spectacular Top End landscapes before landing near the floodplains. Step aboard a custom-built safari boat for a 90-minute Wetlands Safari Cruise through the Mary River wetlands, home to abundant birdlife and saltwater crocodiles.

Your adventure continues with a thrilling 45-minute Airboat Adventure. Purpose-built for these unique environments, the airboat glides effortlessly across the floodplains and into secluded waterways inaccessible to other vessels. The sensation is exhilarating, with wind, water, and wilderness combining for a sensory experience like no other.

This combined tour is regarded as one of the must-do experiences of the Top End, blending aerial views, close encounters with nature, and the excitement of high-speed airboat exploration.

Features and Highlights

• Up to 1 hour of scenic flying over Darwin and surrounding Top End landscapes
• 90-minute Wetlands Safari Cruise through the Mary River wetlands
• 45-minute Airboat Adventure across floodplains and hidden waterways
• Professional helicopter pilot with live commentary
• Voice-activated headsets for clear in-flight communication
• Light picnic lunch provided
• Complimentary chilled water throughout the tour
• Flexible departure from Darwin Airport, arranged on demand and subject to availability and airboat scheduling

If you’re looking for more unforgettable experiences, explore our full range of Darwins helicopter tours and discover the best of Australia’s Top End.

See more helicopter scenic flights across the Great Barrier Reef and Australia. 

Read all the things you need to know before you go on The Tour Specialists Blog.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Darwin

Departure Time

Depart Darwin Airport on demand based on request, availability and airboat times

Departure Instructions

Please make own way to Darwin Airport Heliport - 15-22 Lancaster Road, Eaton. NT 0820.

Destinations

Mary River Wetlands

Months of Operation

April - September

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

4 Hours

Fitness Level Required

Low

Restrictions

Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carryon luggage (max 5 kg) MUST be advised at time of booking. A weight variance greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg.

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

Additional Information

All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed

• Camera
• Sun-smart clothing including hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Minimum age for the airboat tour is 4 years.