Jumping Croc Experience, 1 Hour

Adelaide River Cruises Jumping Crocodile Experience

from A$58.5 per adult, operator price

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Duration: About 1 hour
Meeting point: Anzac Parade, Middle Point
Run by: Adelaide River Cruises

Overview

A roughly one hour boat experience on the Adelaide River, built around seeing crocodiles jump out of the water. The tour is run under the name Adelaide River Cruises Jumping Crocodile Experience, with a licensed guide on board. The activity begins and ends at the same point on the river.

The meeting point is 1125 Anzac Parade, Middle Point. You drive yourself there, following the Stuart Highway out of Darwin and the signs toward Kakadu before turning onto the Arnhem Highway and then Anzac Parade. The operator suggests entering the cruise name into a maps app for the final approach. Anzac Parade runs to its end, where the cruise operator is based, so once you have made the turns the route is straightforward. Allow time for the drive from Darwin so you are not rushing to arrive before the boat departs.

The listing states that most travellers can participate, that infants must sit on laps, and that the boat takes a maximum of 28 people. It is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed. Confirmation comes through at the time of booking. The experience needs good weather to run, and a minimum number of travellers, so in either case of cancellation you are offered a different date or a full refund.

DurationAbout 1 hour

What's Included

Included

Licensed guide

Run byAdelaide River Cruises

Itinerary

Make your own wayDrive from Darwin via the Stuart Highway, follow signs for Kakadu National Park, turn left onto the Arnhem Highway, then left again onto Anzac Parade and continue to the end of the road.
Meet at the jettyThe meeting point is 1125 Anzac Parade, Middle Point NT 0822, at the Adelaide River Cruises jumping crocodile experience.
Jumping crocodile cruiseThe cruise runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes according to the itinerary, with a licensed guide on board and admission listed as free.
Return to the jettyThe activity ends back at the same meeting point where it started.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what helps to know before you book this cruise.

Crocodile lunging beside the rail of a cruise boat on a brown tidal river

Getting there. There is no stated pickup. You drive to Middle Point yourself, and the route from Darwin runs via the Stuart Highway and the Arnhem Highway. Allow plenty of travel time so you arrive before departure.
Group size. The cruise carries a maximum of 28 travellers. With a licensed guide running the commentary, expect a shared boat rather than a private outing.
Weather matters. The listing states the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
Photography. The listing gives no specific camera guidance, so bring whatever you would normally carry. The experience is short, so it pays to be ready from the start.
With kids. Infants must sit on laps, and the listing says most travellers can participate. The listing does not state a minimum age.
Booking confirmation. Confirmation is received at the time of booking. Keep it handy, and note the cancellation cut-off is based on the experience's local time.

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Common issues. The cruise is not wheelchair accessible, which matters for anyone with limited mobility. It also requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Weather can cause cancellation too. Cancel less than 24 hours before the start time and there is no refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The listing does not state whether food, drink or hotel transport is provided.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour?

The listing includes a licensed guide for the cruise. It does not list food, drink or transport, so plan for those separately.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

The listing does not state pickup. You meet at 1125 Anzac Parade, Middle Point, so check the live booking page for any transport options before assuming anything.

Where Do I Meet The Cruise?

The meeting point is 1125 Anzac Parade, Middle Point NT 0822. From Darwin, take the Stuart Highway toward Kakadu, turn left onto the Arnhem Highway, then left at Anzac Parade and follow that road to its end.

Is It Suitable For Children And People With Limited Mobility?

Infants must sit on laps and the listing says most travellers can participate. However, the experience is not wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking, and the experience runs for about an hour, so pack light for the conditions on the day.