90-Minute Wetlands Safari Cruise & 45-Minute Airboat Discovery Tour with Scenic Helicopter Flight
Cut through the clouds to the magical Corroboree Billabong in the heart of the Mary River wetlands for the ultimate Australian wildlife experience. Upon landing you’ll board a boat for a wildlife-watching expedition, then explore this paradise where native birds fill the air with song and the spines of wild crocodiles break the water’s surface. Kick up your adrenaline a notch with a thrilling Airboat adventure and glide through endless floodplains on this unique boat ride, then relax with a light picnic lunch before taking your return flight back to Darwin.
Inclusions
- Valid for one person (4+) (*minimum two people required to book)
- Total of one hour scenic flying (two 30-minute flights)
- 90-minute Wetlands Safari cruise
- 45-minute Wetlands Airboat adventure
- Light picnic lunch and cold bottled water included
- Available on request: Morning tour: Departs 8.30am, returns 12.45pm (approximately). Afternoon tour: Departs 12.30pm, returns 4.45pm (approximately)
- Departure point: Darwin Airport, 15-22 Lancaster Road, Eaton NT 0820
- Bookings available from April to September
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Pricing & availability
15-22 Lancaster Drive, Eaton, NT
Things to know
- Bookings are a request only and not confirmed until advised by Nautilus Aviation
- After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
- Please note: Helifish will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
- Camera, sun-smart clothing including hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
On request
Availability:
- Available on request: Morning tour: Departs 8.30am, returns 12.45pm (approximately). Afternoon tour: Departs 12.30pm, returns 4.45pm (approximately)
- Not valid: 25 December
- Departure point: Darwin Airport, 15-22 Lancaster Road, Eaton NT 0820
- Transfers are not offered or available for this experience – passengers are to make their own way to Nautilus Aviation Landing Site, Darwin Airport
- Please arrive at your departure location no less than 30 minutes prior to flight. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- Bookings available from April to September
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Important:
- Exclusions: Additional meals and drinks, hotel transfers
- All products require a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Helifish will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after they receive your order. For instant confirmation please call the Helifish reservations team on (07) 4034 9000
- All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
- Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control, and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
- Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
- All flights are on a shared basis and are not on a private basis unless vessels are chartered or the product is advertised as such
- Seat allocation including window seats for scheduled flights (non-exclusive) are decided based on weight and balance and at the discretion of the pilot or ground crew to ensure the safe carriage of all passengers
- Flying time for all Wetlands options is approximately 60 minutes. Airboat Tour is 45 minutes in duration and the Safari Cruise is 90 minutes
Terms & Conditions:
- Fuel Surcharge: With fluctuations in world oil prices, it may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
- Child Policy: Minimum age for airboat tour is 4. Children aged 3+ are legally required to be seated in their own seats and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price on all helicopter flights
- Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage MUST be advised upon booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130 kg. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Helifish on the day of travel
- Reservations are held only when weights are received and full payment is made – unless credit facilities have previously been arranged
- Helifish will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Helifish works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made up to 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fee applies
- Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before departure date: 50% cancellation fee applies
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking:
- 48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Helifish
HeliFish specialises in helicopter fishing tours and adventures to remote areas of the Northern Territory. On these tours, your knowledgeable guide will give you insights into the region, as well as share their best fishing tips and tricks. The team also provides a range of scenic sightseeing tours to iconic locations like Litchfield National Park and Kakadu, for a truly unforgettable day outing.