sea darwin eco tour Sea Darwin is a one, two or three hour interactive eco adventure on Darwin Harbour. The tour runs around the high tide and is available most days during the dry season either at 11:00am or 3:00pm. Voted by Travelling in Australia magazine as one of Australia's 10 best wildlife cruises in 2010 Itinerary varies depending on tide and weather conditions and harbour activity, but includes an interactive experience taking in a mangrove waterway, a crocodile trap, a shipwreck from the war. If conditions are right, you might meet a dugong, crocodile, mud crab or a snubfin dolphin. 
The Sea Darwin eco experience varies from day to day and season the season. Allow your crew to use their local knowledge in using the tides, the weather and the season to showcase harbour activity. On each tour you will explore the unique diversity and dimension of Darwin Harbour, taking in the habitat, history and intrigue of what is happening on the day. Visitors will experience the sounds and sights of a city harbour abounding with contemporary interest, drenched in history and with an unparalleled tropical marine habitat. What you might expereince.... A comprehensive interactive tour of a mangrove waterway; A visit to a crocodile trap; Pulling up and setting a mud crab pot; Visiting the trees in the sea, where bird life usually abounds; The sonar sight of a watery grave of at least one shipwreck from the bombing of Darwin; The historic Esplanade area, where the presence of saltwater people, colonials, Chinese, and hippies of the 1970’s have made their mark; The site of where the telegraph cable from London came ashore A range of war history sites around the harbour; A visit past an aboriginal ochre pit; The quarantine area for illegal fishing boats; The commercial port and/or the gas plant; Occasionally sight dolphins and other tropical marine life. Territory Wildlife Park Option The Sea Darwin eco tour can be combined with Darwin Day Tour's morning trip to the Territory Wildlife Park,. Located 57kms and about 45 minutes from Darwin, the world class, award winning park Territory Wildlife Park is set in 400 hectares of natural bushland and home for the largest collection of native fish, animals and birds. Travelling out of Darwin by air conditioned mini-coach, visitors have 4 hours to explore the many exhibits in the park including the nocturnal house, the aquarium with viewing tunnel, aviaries, bird of prey display and more. Choose to move around the park in your own time or accompany your guide for an informative overview of the habitats and wildlife of the Top End. Enjoy a bush walk or take the train. Raptors – Birds of prey display Aquarium – with underwater viewing tunnel Bird Aviaries – including 20 metre high walk through aviary Rain Forest Walk Nocturnal House – See many rare animals where night is turned into day. Observe wildlife at close range, in their natural habitat. 
For your return journey to Darwin, board the “Snubfin” for the 1 ½ hour trip back to Darwin via the Blackmore River and Darwin Harnour taking in the Sea Darwin Eco Tour as you go. Capacity Twenty passengers per tour. Minimum 4 passengers Operation of tour: Daily year round Departure Point: Stokes Hill Wharf What to bring: Flat shoes or sandals, camera Inclusion: sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water, experienced guides Pricing eco Tour: 2 or 3 hours: Adult: $65.00 child: $50.00 1 hour: Adult: $35.00 child $20.00 Wildlife Park and Eco Tour Adult $155 child $110 (inclusive pickup at 0730 return 1430) book online or 1300 065 022 | 
