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Combine 3 of Darwin’s premier attractions with one ticket and save! The flexible Croc n History Explorer package gives you full-day entry to Crocosaurus Cove, the RFDS & Bombing of Darwin Tourist Facility, and the Darwin Explorer hop-on hop-off bus. Discover the very best of the Top End at your own pace over 30 days. 🐊
Crocosaurus Cove
Located right in the heart of Mitchell Street in Darwin City, Crocosaurus Cove brings you up close and personal with Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles. Boasting the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles, this is a must-see urban wildlife experience.
- Swim with the Crocs: Bring your bathers and experience the ultimate adrenaline rush.
- Fishing for Crocs: Jump onto the feeding platform and feed these ancient predators.
- Meet the Locals: Hold a baby Saltwater Crocodile, explore the 200,000-litre freshwater aquarium, and visit the Top End Turtle enclosure. 🐢
- The Cage of Death: Face your fears in Australia’s only crocodile dive cage (optional extra).
Royal Flying Doctor Service & Bombing of Darwin Harbour
Step back in time at Stokes Hill Wharf and experience two of Australia’s most defining historical moments brought to life through cutting-edge holographic and virtual reality technology. ✈️
- The RFDS Story: Learn about the incredible history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, founded by Reverend John Flynn in 1939. Step inside a decommissioned Pilatus PC-12 aircraft and interact with life-sized holograms.
- The Bombing of Darwin: Relive the dramatic events of 19 February 1942. Witness a virtual reality projection of the Japanese air attack on the harbour, view a suspended life-sized replica Japanese Zero, and hear the firsthand account of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant via hologram.
Darwin Big Bus
Explore Darwin’s celebrated scenery, landmarks, and attractions aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Your 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass includes informative and entertaining commentary, making it the perfect way to navigate the city. 🚌
Thank you for booking your Croc n History Explorer pass!
All reservations made online need to visit the Crocosaurus Cove ticket desk to activate and collect your tickets for Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin Big Bus, and the RFDS Tourist Facility.
All tickets do not need to be used on the same day. Your pass is valid for a single entry at each attraction, 30 days from first voucher redemption. Once redeemed product becomes non-refundable.
Please find attached a map of Croc Cove and presentation time to plan your day.
Enjoy your experience!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All reservations made online must visit the Crocosaurus Cove ticket desk to activate and collect tickets for all three attractions. Darwin Big Bus requires the paper copy on boarding.
All tickets do not need to be used on the same day. Valid for a single entry at each attraction, 30 days from voucher redemption. Once redeemed product becomes non-refundable.
CROCOSAURUS COVE
- Open daily 9am-5.30pm
- Closed Christmas Day.
DARWIN BIG BUS
- From April 2024 Operating days are Monday to Saturday only. Please check the Big Bus website for the most up to date schedule.
- During the wet season please note that the The Big Bus is operating Monday, Wednesday and Saturday only
RFDS + BOMBING OF DARWIN TOURIST FACILITY
Stokes Hill Wharf
- Opening Hours: 9:00am -4:00pm
- Public holidays: 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
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Our Whipray feeding encounter with Taylor was fabulous and well worth the money. Such a unique experience!! Had so much fun 😁
Whole team of keepers deserve a big thanks 🙏 sorry I don't know all your names.
The whole facility is amazing considering it is in the middle of the city. Well maintained enclosures and so many interactive experiences included with ticket price. Highly recommend!
Great people, great place and awesome crocs!
Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
The atmosphere is thrilling as you see crocodiles and other exotic animals all over the premises.
I found myself here for 2 hours on my length of visit, this covered the well known Cage of Death and other different experience.
Seeing these magnificent beast up close and personal is simply jaw dropping but thrilling as well.
The animals had so little space to move around including the reptile house that it felt inhumane, one lizard just pacing across the front of his small enclosure backwards and forwards.
It was very sad and we expected better.
Perhaps this is ok for small children who don’t understand what is happening there.
We were feeling a bit nervous but that was all put aside following the safety talk and meeting some of the Team. The Team were all passionate about the animals in their care.
It should be noted that the large crocs were "rescued" after being labelled as "problems".
All of the animals we saw looked well cared for.
The "Cage of Death" was an amazing experience, giving us the ability to look eye to eye with a live crocodile only an inch from our faces. Remember, these crocodiles would have been euthanised had they not been brought to Crocosaurus Cove.
They also have the famous Cage of Death, where you go down in a clear capsule inside the crocodile tank. I didn’t do it because I was too scared lol but it definitely looks unforgettable.
Overall, a very cool and unique experience in the heart of Darwin. Worth a visit!
On the negative side a lot of the enclosures for the Crocs and the other reptiles were in poor condition, what I mean is the Perspex was scratched or crazed or dirty, viewing was difficult or obstructed in many cases. Even the cage of death needed a polish to remove the scratching, also the radio mic needed new batteries as the PA kept dropping the voice of our guide.
Overall it was a very good experience and the staff were fabulous.
Crocosaurus Cove, on the other hand, absolutely exceeded my expectations. While its advertising leans toward the flashy — “Cage of Death,” “Swim with Crocs,” and similar thrill-oriented attractions — it would be a mistake to dismiss it as just another tourist spectacle. Behind the showmanship lies one of the best and most comprehensive collections of native Northern Territory reptiles I encountered anywhere in Australia.
The variety was outstanding — from a full lineup of venomous snakes to rare and regionally unique lizards and monitors, including species you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The displays were well-maintained and informative, and the animals looked healthy and active.
If you’re genuinely interested in Australia’s native reptile fauna, don’t overlook Crocosaurus Cove just because of its flashy marketing. It’s a real treasure for anyone passionate about reptiles and Australian wildlife. Highly recommended.
Feel for the crocs in such small enclosures and left wondering how this is even acceptable.
time in the Cage of Death experience. I have nothing but good things to say about
Crocosaurus Cove
A friendly welcome. Everything explained to you about the premises and day feeding etc.
One needs to download the map of the place as no longer give out paper copies.
The reptile enclosure, walkthrough was very well spaced with heaps of information on each exhibition.
The highlight was seeing the staff feed the crocodiles. We even had the chance to feed baby crocodiles which was amazing.
A great place to visit. Well worth the money.
Exceptional knowledge of the reptile by the staff
Located in the middle of Darwin, they offer the chance to get up close and personal with salt water crocs, snakes, lizards and more.
The crocs are huge and our guide Tahli was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any and all questions.
Unfortunately, the cage of death was booked out so we missed out on that but it did look fun.
The staff are friendly and helpful.
We learnt so much about not only crocodiles, but reptiles and marine animals as well.
and then we did the unique experience of being in the same enclosure as a crocodile, an experience we will never forget. We were lucky enough to order the photographer so we can take the experience home with us.
This place would a be a nice addition in your Darwin trip, if you still have enough time after exploring the natural beauty NT has to offer.
























































