Darwin Bird Tour

2025-2027 Tours

Visit Darwin birding hotspots on our small-group morning tour to see and photograph a diverse avian fauna, and learn about Darwin’s natural and cultural history.

Let local birding guides show you Darwin’s bird hotspots on our small-group morning tour. See and photograph Darwin’s diverse bird fauna while learning about its natural and cultural history. Your guides will plan your morning with consideration of seasonal, tidal and climatic conditions.

Be inspired in the cool of sunrise when birds are most active, in coastal wetlands, monsoon forests and woodlands, each with their unique bird species. Get photography tips from guides with decades of experience photographing wildlife in natural settings, and practise on birds in flight close by. Take home images you’ll cherish and memories you’ll never forget.

Tour Duration: 6.30 am – 1.30 pm.

Available every day unless booked out, from 1 March till 31 October. Also available as a private charter, including for expedition and cruise ship passengers. We can adjust the start and finish time for private charter tours. with guests’ interests, abilities and commitments, and any closures of areas or roads by authorities.

Tour Details

Dates 1 March – 31 October
Start Time 6.30 am
Duration 7 hours (approx.)
Pick Up / Departure Tours pick up from any Darwin accommodation.
Drop Off / Return Tours return to original departure point

Pricing Options

Adult $296
Child 12 and under $148
Private tour 1 – 4 people $1496
Private tour 5 – 8 people $1996

Tour group size

Maximum 8, minimum 2.

Inclusions

  • small-group touring by air-conditioned tour vehicle
  • pickups from any Darwin accommodation
  • park use fees
  • expert interpretation of the natural and cultural environment with a focus on birds
  • healthy snacks
  • cool, bottled water

What to bring

  • an enquiring mind
  • personal items
  • hat and sunscreen
  • light, loose clothing
  • comfortable, protective footwear that you don’t mind getting wet, muddy or dusty
  • binoculars and/or camera gear (optional—we can supply some birdwatching equipment)

Highlights from our tour

Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers!

Tim Sandie
21:39 25 Mar 25
We spent a wonderful day with Northern Territory Bird Tours, with Greg and Kyffin. Darwin itself (versus a long drive outside) has plenty of parks and open spaces, full of amazing bird life, and even resident wallabies! This tour was the highlight of our stay in Darwin!
Tomasz Stankiewicz
19:40 22 Sep 24
We couldn’t be happier that we chose Northern Territory Bird Tours (also known as Indigenous Tours) for our first trip to Australia! As nature photographers, we were eager to focus on wildlife, especially birds, and we were lucky to have Greg as our guide. Not only is he an experienced photographer himself, but he also knows exactly how to tailor the trip for photography enthusiasts.Greg’s years of experience as a national park ranger made us feel completely safe while exploring the wild, and his deep knowledge of the land made the whole experience even richer. Plus, he brewed the best coffee right in the middle of the bush ????On top of all that, Greg is simply a great person to be around—warm, friendly, and easy to talk to. Thanks to him, our trip was unforgettable, and we highly recommend Northern Territory Bird Tours to anyone looking for an incredible nature experience.
Dave Knott
00:27 07 Sep 24
Enjoyable tour of many bird sites around much of Darwin where we saw large variety in different habitats. Friendly guide who knows the areas well and included good lunch overlooking beach by Life saving club