1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch
Description
See an abundance of birds, saltwater crocodiles and other wildlife on a full-day tour to the Corroboree Billabong, from Darwin. En route, visit Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre before continuing to the Corroboree Billabong for a 2.5-hour boat cruise. You’ll get an up-close experience of the wetlands and informative commentary from your friendly and knowledgeable guide throughout the day. With round-trip transportation and lunch included, this tour is the perfect way to explore the wetlands from Darwin!
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Itinerary
Originally set up as a large scale rice growing project in the 1950`s Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve attracts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife including one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia
Enjoy interactive displays offering an insight into the ecological processes that occur in the wetlands and seasonal changes that are experienced. Also on display is extensive information explaining the Aboriginal & European histories of the area. From the upper viewing deck you will also get fantastic views over the Adelaide River floodplains.
Corroboree Billabong is part of the beautiful Mary River Wetlands, which are teaming with birdlife and also boasts the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world. View these prehistoric creatures in their natural environment cruising past our vessel or basking on the banks of the billabong. The birdlife at Corroboree Billabong is prolific and you get the opportunity to see a huge variety of species during your cruise. Learn about the wildlife on the Billabong from your experienced, knowledgeable guide who will ensure your cruise is both interesting and informative. Our open air designed vessel allows you to get up close to the animals with plenty of opportunities to take amazing pictures as we cruise around this nature lover`s paradise
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE CALL (08) 89855855 24 HRS PRIOR TO TOUR DEPARTURE TO CONFIRM YOUR HOTEL PICK UP LOCATION AND ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENT. WE WILL THEN CONFIRM YOUR PICK UP TIME (PICK UP TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION) Below are more pick up locations available: Chilli Backpackers, Mitchell St, Darwin (pick up from Mantra Esplanade) 9:00 - 9:45 AM Coolalinga (Pick up from Bus stop on service road near Puma service station (south of McDonalds) 9:30 - 9:45 AM Crocodilly Inn (old YHA) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Darwin City Hotel, 59 Smith St, Darwin - (pick up Shadforth lane) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Darwin Free Spirit Resort (pick up from Bus stop in front of Puma service stn) 9:15 - 9:30 AM Darwin Waterfront Apartments (pick up at 7 Anchorage Crt, Darwin) 9:00 AM Fannie Bay Jail - 8:45 - 9:00 AM Mandorah Ferry Terminal - 8:45 AM Marina View Apartments - 8:45 - 9:00 AM MOM Darwin(pick up Shadforth Lane which is located behind Melaleuca establishment) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Poincianna Inn 9:00 - 9:15 AM Robbie Robbins Reserve (pick up other side of highway) 9:15 - 9:30 AM Shell Palmerston 9:15 - 9:30 AM Tipperary Waters Chook Shed 9:15 - 9:30 AM Tourism Top End (end of mall) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Value Inn (pick up Shadforth lane) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Winnellie Shopping Centre - 9:15 - 9:30 AM YHA Darwin (pick up Shadforth lane) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Youth Shack (pick up Mantra on Esplanade) 9:00 - 9:15 AM Zen (Ramada suites in drop down menu)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Please bring a hat, mosquito repellant, sunscreen, camera. Binoculars are also recommended
- Please advise us if you have special dietary requirements for lunch
- We provide cold water on board. Please bring a refillable water bottle
Reviews(505)
Cam picked us up outside our accommodation bang on time and everything went smoothly from there. Great information was provided and we saw lots of wildlife. While on the cruise Cam made sure that everyone in the boat got to see and film each and every creature we came across. The lunch was great - a big serving of fresh salad. The boat was comfortable and there was plenty of shade with the awning/cover stretching out over the water on each side.
Hi Elli, Thank you for that great 5 star review. Cam loves to share his Backyard of the Wetlands with you all. Thank you for your feedback its much appreciated.
It is a wonderful experience with lots of wildlife to enjoy. Cam, the guide, is very knowledgeable and worked very skillfully with the boat to let everyone get great pics of the crocks!
Hi Michael,Thanks for taking time to do a review, it really is appreciated. Cam is a passionate guide and enjoys sharing the Billabong with you.
Good tour with lovely lunch onboard. We got picked up at the Corroboree Tavern as the road to the dock is on 4WD track. Staff and tour guide are friendly and knowledgeable. The tour on the wetlands is lovely with lots of wildlife however not in the abundance as is on the Yellow River tour we did later on our trip. There were some crocs however they were all tucked into the mangroves so difficult to photograph. Overall an okay tour but not quite in the calibre as others. Still worth a trip.
We did this tour in May of 2026 and it was phenomenal. It was a great balance of land and water travel. We saw wildlife, including crocs, that we never would have seen on our own. Cameron was a great guide, pointing out things that really enhanced our experience. We would definitely do this tour again if we get back to Darwin.
Hi Dennis Thank you for the fantastic review and 5star rating. Cameron will be thrilled you had such a great experience and we hope to see you again one day on a Wetland Cruise 😀
A fantastic day hosted by Donny, who was knowledgeable & funny. We saw crocs, turtles, heaps of bird life. We thoroughly enjoyed the day & highly recommend this company.
Hey Claye, thank for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad to hear your enjoyed your experience. We're very lucky to have such special wildlife to enjoy and Donny certainly loves getting to share this with our guests!
This 8-hour van and boat excursion from Darwin was brilliant right from the Hotel pick up (which was right on time) to the hotel drop off (also on time). Cam was an excellent tour director/driver, he gave brilliant commentary and was very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He also looked after our wellbeing reminding us of the importance of lots of water throughout the day given the Darwin heat and also stressed the safety on the boat. A fruit morning tea and tasty fresh salad and cold meats lunch - both hit the spot. We enjoyed the stop off at the local outback pub in the morning and afternoon also. Brilliant unique ecosystems with lots of wildlife and especially birds.
Hi Cathy, Thank you so much for that fantastic review. We are so happy to hear what a great time you had and enjoyed Cams friendly, knowledgable and helpful way. We look forward to seeing you agin one day. Cheers
Fantastic day out. The scenery, bird and animal life was spectacular to say the least. Cam the tour guide was so knowledgeable and made it a great day.
Hi Rose Thank you for the lovely review, we are so happy to hear you had a fantastic day tour of the Wetlands with Cam as your guide 😊
Well organized tour, great tour guide's commentary, fantastic experience with the boat ride with several close observations of crocodiles and other flora and fauna encounters. Cameron the tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative about everything during the tour, including local Darwin history as we passed by. Highly recommended.
Hi Water Thanks so much for your great review and high recommendation, we really appreciate it. Cameron is a passionate guide and loves to share the amazing history of Darwin and incredible wetland areas we have here in the NT. We hope to see you again one day 😊
Very nice tour, lot of birds and very informative guide. So beatiful water lileys blooming, also native water lileys. We saw two salt water crocodiles too. One was very big!!!
Hi Maarit Thank you for the lovely review. The water lilies and big crocs are spectacular to see, aren't they! We're very happy you had such a nice tour 😊
Great trip, Cameron was an excellent guide passing his knowledge on freely. Safe drive, good boat skills, good knowledge of birds, wildlife, environment
Hi Judith Thanks so much for your 5 star review, we really appreciate it. Cameron loves sharing the area with our guests, we are glad you had such a great trip with him and hope to see you again on one of our Wetland Cruises 😊
