7 Waterfall and Lakes Park Tours in Australia Worth the Drive

1.Litchfield National Park & Waterfalls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 158 reviews · 10h 30m · from $130Our pick

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Litchfield National Park from Darwin in an air-conditioned minibus. Swim at Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole, see Magnetic Termite Mounds, visit Fogg Dam or take an optional Adelaide River crocodile cruise, and learn about Top End wildlife from guides such as Leigh, Daryl, Dani, and Emily.

“Amazing day trip, Tim is an excellent guide who had so much interesting stories to share! 10/10 would recommend!!”

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2.Grampians National Park with MacKenzie Falls and Kangaroos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $96Best value

Travel from Melbourne to the Grampians on a full-day small-group tour with guides such as Anthony, Lara, Jacob, and Lauren. Expect MacKenzie Falls, the Balconies, Reed and Boroka Lookouts, Halls Gap, Aboriginal culture, kangaroos, and a long but well-filled day with transport, park entry, and morning tea included.

“Exceptional guide Chris made the trip enjoyable and relaxing. Great balance of activities and time in the bus. Spectacular views on Grampians and plenty of opportunities to take pictures.”

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3.Barron Gorge and Kuranda National Park Half Day Rainforest and Waterfall 4WD Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $131Top rated

Spend about five hours riding a small-group 4WD through Wet Tropics rainforest, Barron Gorge, Kuranda National Park, and Davies Creek. Stop at Barron Falls, swim if conditions allow, and hear about local plants, animals, and Indigenous culture from guides such as Lance, James, Mick, Steve, and Daryl. Hotel transfers, park fees, and tea or coffee are included.

“This was a very good tour, going through rainforest in a jeep away from the tourists' spots. Recommended”

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4.Wilderness, Waterfalls, Three Sisters BLUE MOUNTAINS PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $369

Spend 9 to 10 hours with guide Ben Barry on a private Blue Mountains trip from Sydney. Visit Sydney Zoo, Wentworth Falls, Katoomba, Leura, Scenic World, and the Three Sisters, with room to adjust walks and stops. Private transport, pickup, parking, and a possible Parramatta River ferry finish are included. Scenic World and zoo admission cost extra.

“We had a wonderful day with Ben Barry touring the beautiful Blue Mountains. Ben is friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. We also did the Sydney tour with Ben which was terrific as well. Take a tour with Ben, highly recommended!”

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5.Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 10h 30m · from $113

Leave Darwin by air-conditioned mini-coach for Litchfield’s waterfalls, rock pools and famous Magnetic Termite Mounds. Guides such as Leigh, Daryl and Aaron share local stories and wildlife facts. You may add a jumping crocodile cruise or visit Fogg Dam, then swim at Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole and Wangi Falls when conditions allow.

“Absolutely stunning locations. Guide, Emily, was very knowledgeable and entertaining and organised an unforgettable experience.”

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6.From Hobart: Mt. Field National Park and Russell Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 41 reviews · 6h 45m · from $127

Travel from Hobart through New Norfolk and the Derwent Valley to Salmon Ponds and Mt. Field National Park. You’ll feed trout, enjoy morning tea, walk to three-tiered Russell Falls, and see giant eucalyptus trees. An English-speaking driver-guide provides live commentary, with hotel pickup and park admissions included.

“The tour guide had a lot of information about Mt Field that was vary helpful. It made the walk through the tall trees so much more meaningful.”

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7.Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $115

Leave Darwin at 7:30 am for Fogg Dam, giant magnetic termite mounds, Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned mini-coach with a guide such as Daryl, Tim or Emily, stop for swimming and wildlife, and return around 6:30 pm. Add the one-hour jumping crocodile cruise if you want a closer look at Adelaide River crocodiles.

“Danni and krista are wonderful guides and Danni stories and sense fun made the king drives between places enjoyable”

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