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Darwin in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Darwin? City and crocs. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1City
  2. 2Crocs
  3. 3Sunset
  4. 4Harbour

Morning: the city

The waterfront and WWII sites.

Afternoon: jumping crocs

The Adelaide River cruise.

Evening: a sunset cruise

Golden light on the harbour.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Darwin — prices per person.

Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
Darwin
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
4.9(292)·4 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Darwin
The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise
4.9(535)·4 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour
Wilmington
Sunset Harbor Cruise Tour
4.9(161)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour
Darwin
Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour
4.8(155)·1 hour
from$46/ person
via Viator
Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience
Darwin
Adelaide River Cruises - Jumping Crocodile Experience
4.9(1,032)·1 hour
from$42/ person
via Viator
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
Charleston
Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise
4.8(1,068)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour
Brisbane
Brisbane Segway Sightseeing Tour
4.8(652)·3 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Darwin: Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Darwin
Darwin: Pathfinder Original Jumping Crocodile Cruise
4.9(115)·1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator

Darwin in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Darwin in one day?
Yes — the city, a croc cruise and a sunset sail fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A city tour paired with a jumping crocodile cruise.
Is one day enough?
One day covers Darwin; add days for the parks.

Explore more in Darwin

Kakadu National ParkLitchfield ParkJumping CrocodilesCity SightseeingSunset Cruise