• Jump on a helicopter and fly across the Top End with the True Territory Tour—airboat thrills on Corroboree Billabong, crocodile encounters on the Adelaide River, and lunch at Noonamah Tavern.
• This Top End scenic tour is only availabe during the dry season of April to September so be sure to book early as seats are limited daily.

Discover the True Territory Tour: scenic helicopter flights, an airboat adventure, a jumping crocodile cruise, and a hearty pub lunch at Noonamah Tavern.

What to Expect

Operating seasonally in Darwin from April to September, the True Territory scenic flight tour brings together three of the Northern Territory’s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable day. Travelling by helicopter, you’ll enjoy seamless transfers between the Mary River Wetlands, the Adelaide River, and a famous local outback tavern. This aerial tour combines breathtaking aerial views, thrilling wildlife encounters, and a classic Northern Territory dining experience.

Your journey begins with a 30-minute scenic flight from Darwin, taking in sweeping vistas of the Top End landscapes before arriving at Corroboree Billabong. Here, you’ll board an airboat for an exhilarating ride across the wetlands. Next, continue to the Adelaide River, home to the world’s largest population of saltwater crocodiles, for a 60-minute jumping crocodile cruise.

The day concludes with a final flight to the Noonamah Tavern, where you’ll touch down in true rockstar style. Unwind with a hearty pub lunch and a cold drink before returning to Darwin, completing a tour that captures the very best of Darwin and the Top End.

Features and Highlights

• Scenic helicopter flights linking Darwin, Mary River Wetlands, Adelaide River, and Noonamah Tavern
• Up to 1 hour of total flying time with stunning aerial views of Top End landscapes
• 45-minute Airboat Adventure on Corroboree Billabong
• 60-minute Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River
• Crocodile encounters in one of the highest-density saltwater crocodile habitats in the world
• Hearty pub lunch and a refreshing beverage at the legendary Noonamah Tavern
• Operates April to September

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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

08:45

Departure Instructions

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

Destinations

• Mary River Wetlands
• Corroboreee Billabong
• Adelaide River

Months of Operation

April - September

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

5 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 (charged)
• Sun-smart clothing including hat, sunglasses and sunscreen

Minimun age for the airboat tour is 4 years.