This cruise requires you to have your own transport as it departs 90 minutes from Darwin on the way to Kakadu National Park. Our 2.5 hour cruise allows time to really explore the wetlands without any rush. Discover the quieter sections of the billabong as we meander through the various interconnecting channels viewing crocodiles and beautiful birdlife. The wetlands “best locations” are constantly changing throughout the season. Having lunch on-board the vessel allows us the flexibility to select the most suitable location where you can enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by nature at its very best. Lunch consists of a selection of sliced meats, bread and a delicious salad with optional dressing. Iced water is provided. Even though this cruise is operating during the warmer part of the day, there is still usually plenty of opportunity to view wildlife
Our 2.5 hour cruise allows time to really explore the wetlands without any rush. Discover the quieter sections of the billabong as we meander through the various interconnecting channels viewing crocodiles and beautiful birdlife. The wetlands “best locations” are constantly changing throughout the season. Having lunch on-board the vessel allows us the flexibility to select the most suitable location where you can enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by nature at its very best. Lunch consists of a selection of sliced meats, bread and a delicious salad with optional dressing. Iced water is provided. Even though this cruise is operating during the warmer part of the day, there is still usually plenty of opportunity to view wildlife
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $82 per person for this Darwin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Self Drive Option: The turn off to the Corroboree Billabong is 1km east of the Corroboree Park Tavern on the Arnhem Hwy. Continue along this road for 20 km (last 4km dirt). A shuttle is available from the tavern 30 min prior to every cruise if you do not wish to drive. Bookings essential. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 29 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
A lovely cruise around the wetlands with lots of croc and bird spotting. Very informative guide and a nice lunch box with meats, cheese and salad.
Hi John, Thank you for you great review. The wetlands are beautiful and having a guide explain it all really helps to explain what your are seeing. Thanks again.
The area was amazing, with abundant wildlife and excellent opportunities for bird enthusiasts, as well as anyone wanting to see crocodiles in their natural environment. Lunch was lovely, fresh and enjoyable. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and provided plenty of interesting information throughout the experience. Unfortunately, his manner towards the women in the group was noticeably different from how he spoke to the men. At times, he was rude and dismissive, which made the experience uncomfortable and ultimately took away from what should have been an enjoyable tour. It was particularly disappointing given how knowledgeable he was and how exceptional the location and wildlife were.
We had an amazing experience on the Mary River Billabong Corroboree Cruise! The scenery was beautiful, the wildlife was incredible, and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The lunch was also great. Everything was well organised, and we really enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.
Hi Matus, thank you for the amazing review and 5-star rating. We are glad you had such a great experience on your cruise and hope to see you again one day.
Cameron was very knowledgeable, we saw many crocodiles and lots of birds including a very rare azure kingfisher. The lunch box was fresh and generous, I couldn’t eat it all.
Hi, thank for taking the time to leave us such a great review. Cameron loves to share the wetlands with our guests and we are so happy you had such a memorable experience.
The total time of the tour was less than 2-1/2 hours. The guide became a little snappy with a woman on the tour who pointed out a couple of specific items of interest. This then caused a silence on the boat and the woman did not offer to highlight any further items of interest. It was not necessary to speak to her like that.
Hi Dorothy Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the interaction on your tour and understand how it impacted the experience. We’ll be addressing this with our team, as we want all guests to feel welcome and respected on our cruises.
Great lunch time cruise. Salad and cold meat for lunch was just perfect / cruising around looking at the bird life and crocodiles. So much to see.
Thanks so much for the great 5 star review & recommendation. There is something special about floating around The beautiful Wetlands whilst enjoying your freshly made lunch. Hope to see you again one day.
We chose the lunch time cruise and weren’t disappointed. Our guide Cam was is clearly passionate about what he does and it shows. From the moment we sat on the shuttle from Corroboree Tavern Cam gave us many facts about the area and what to expect on our cruise. We were not disappointed at all. Plenty of wildlife, Crocs, Buffalo and a myriad of bird life. If you have time while in the area make sure you do this cruise.
Hi Gerald Thank you for such a lovely review and 5 star rating. Cam will be very happy to hear you had such a great experience on your lunch cruise 😊
We had previously enjoyed the sunset cruise with "Meatloaf" our guide in August 2014. That was a beautiful cruise seeing lots of crocodiles and birdlife with the added bonus of a beautiful sunset. The lunch cruise being the hottest part of the day we did see less crocodiles and birdlife compared to the sunset cruise, we did however see a lot more buffalo close to the billabong. It was still a wonderful cruise being lucky enough to see a 5 metre crocodile and enjoying the wonderful knowledgeable and entertaining commentary "Meatloaf" our guide. We had a tasty lunch of salad and cold meat selection with bread as well if you wanted. It was a lovely relaxing cruise where we still managed to see some birdlife, an estuarine crocodile, Johnston's crocodile, water buffalo and a selection of birdlife. It may have had less wildlife than the sunset cruise but a much less stressful drive back to Darwin without having to worry about water buffalo and wallabies crossing or close to the Arnhem highway in the dark.
Hi Fiona, Thanks for that great 5 star review. How funny striking Meat Loaf in a 9 year gap. We are glad you saw different things on your lunch cruise and thank you for coming back and supporting our small business. 👍
We had such a wonderful time! Lunch was generous and delicious, Donnie the guide was excellent. Lots to see, lots of crocs and birds. I highly recommend doing this cruise.
Hi Joan Thank you for your wonderful review, 5 star rating and high recommendation. Donnie loves sharing the wetlands with our guests and we are glad you had such a great experience :)
great sights, great knowledge & great food. cam was very professional, but still created an sense of fun
Hi Pete, Thanks for you great 5 star review and recommendation. Our Wetlands are beautiful and Cam is great and loves his trip as much as you do. Hope to see you again someday.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corroboree Billabong 2.5 hour Lunch Cruise | 2h 30min | 4.9 (71) | $82 | |
 1 Day Corroboree Billabong Wetland Experience including 2.5 hour cruise + lunch | 8 hours | 4.9 (518) | $168 | View |
 Darwin: Kakadu & Nourlangie Trip Plus Billabong Cruise with Lunch | 13 hours | 4.1 (369) | $268 | View |
 Corroboree Billabong Wetland Cruises - 2 hour Sunset Cruise | 2 hours | 4.9 (229) | $71 | View |
 Jumping Crocodile Cruise with lunch | 6 hours | 4.6 (91) | $139 | View |
 Darwin Harbour Territory Explorer Cruise with Lunch | 1h 30min | 4.7 (3) | $69 | View |
 Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise | 11 hours | 4.9 (2,239) | $168 | View |