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A fabulous trip today. Got to love the smell. Took me back 60 years!

It was a wonderful trip back in time with a Steam Engine. Definitely start with breakfast at the Rusty Rails Cafe at the train station with the resident piano player. The volunteer staff (at all levels and job descriptions) go our of their way to create a memorable experience. The trip up to Amamoor and back was lovely with excellent commentary. Amamoor is a great little village to wander around.

The itinerary was phenomenal with so much natural beauty & splendour. We were taken a bit by surprise when we arrived at our first camp area. Our guide started by asking the younger members of the group to give preference to the mature ones for the lower bunks in shared cabins. Plus top bunks had no ladders. Fortunately our group was smaller & were all able to find some private space. I think these arrangements could have been discussed earlier with options explained. At our 2nd campsite all the tents appeared with swags for everyone. Overall the pace was very relaxed & enjoyable with plenty of time to enjoy each of the amazing locations we were taken to. I felt we were safely guided through the challenging terrain we encountered at times. Nate provided informative commentary along the way. He was very accommodating to some challenging dietary restrictions in the group. It was a great group that all pitched in to assist for meal & camp setup.

We did the Aquarium, Zoo, and Tower. It was a fun day. The zoo and aquarium are well kept. Highly recommend this tour.

I took this tour in August 2026 with the incredible Rhett Ericsen-Miller as a guide. There was nine in the group, which was smaller than the max load, but even if there had been a bigger group, we'd have been fine I'm sure. The tour has several pickup points at hotels around Darwin, I was in Parap so the pickup was at a servo nearby as I don't think Rhett would have appreciated navigating the massive truck and trailer down to my hotel. On that note, hotels in Darwin are pretty cool about storing excess bags while you're out touring.There were small deviations from the tour itinerary, because of conditions and road closures, so we went to Motor Car Falls as Jim Jim Falls was closed. Not a big deal at all.Rhett had a tremendous amount of knowledge of Aboriginal culture and the importance of the places we visited, and was able to share that knowledge incredibly well. The way he was able to put a lot of things about, for example, the Aboriginal experience, and contextualize some of the more complicated things one might see in Darwin. All guides in Kakadu National Park are required to complete a pretty intensive course on the Aboriginal culture and the lands, and Rhett was able to tell their stories incredibly well. The tour also visits a cultural centre which adds a lot of that context as well.The Koolpin Gorge hike, as the tour marketing suggests, is very challenging and not for people without some degree of fitness. There's no real trail, it requires a fair bit of rock hopping, balance, and agility in places, but the reward of reaching the top of the gorge is more than worth it. We were surprised to see a freshwater crocodile in the second pool, but it seemed indifferent to our presence and just carried on with its day.If you're device dependent, definitely bring a big power bank as after the second night there are limited opportunities to charge devices. Use airplane mode on your phone most of the time, as you won't have any connectivity in most places anyway, and if you do, only Telstra really works. If you've got dietary requirements, pack snacks that work too. I wish I had brought surf shoes for the pools rather than being barefoot.This was a tremendous experience, excellent value, and the highlight of this trip to Australia.I could not have put something together like this for myself for less cost, and even then, the value of the guides are priceless.

We had a great time exploring the 3 sites, all close together.. made a day of it with breakfast prior. Easy to book in and book a timeslot as you walk out of 1 and into another.

With 5 and 9 year old boys we had limited options while booking a trip to the national parks of the NT. ATA offered a family friendly 4 day, 3 night tour that tailored the hiking and other aspects of the trip to enable younger children to participate.The details of the tour were as follows: Cruise the Mary River wetlands at Corroboree Billabong; Visit Cahill’s Crossing; Discover ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr; Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) was closed so we went to Gunlom Waterfall instead, and the secluded Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole); Take a guided cruise through the dramatic Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park; Relax with a swim at Edith Falls; Explore Litchfield National Park’s termite mounds, Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Buley Rockholes;Although each day of the tour had similarities, each stop had its own uniqueness and beauty. I have never swam in so many incredibly beautiful places.The tour was great and catered for younger travelers very well. There was just the right amount of driving, stops, and hiking whereby everyone enjoyed themselves but weren't bored or overtired by the end of the day. Fans in the tents also made the warmer nights much more comfortable. Although the permanent tents were basic they were more than suitable for a comfortable nights sleep.What made the trip a truly amazing experience, and one all 4 of us will cherish forever was two-fold.First was our tour guide Rhett. Tour guide is not a fair description. Rhett is a fountain of knowledge, a musician, a comedian, an entertainer, eccentric, patient and a truly great bloke. During our long drives he shared just enough, but not too much, of the history of a place or interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. He entertained us with his guitar skills and hosted a sing song evening involving the entire group. He opened our minds with his deep interest in the stars, the universe, and what it all means, all while making us laugh out loud with his comedic delivery of Rhett's Guide to the Galaxy. No matter what I write it cannot adequately explain the incredibly positive impact Rhett had on our experience and the enjoyment of our holiday. Rhett is a credit to ATA and you should seek him out for any tour.Second is the group we travelled with. There were 15 of us in total, made up of 4 families. The kids immediately got on, which is their way, and during breaks, dinner, and the tour stops the adults slowly but surely started chatting away and getting to know each other. We enjoyed dinner as a group each night, helped tidy up, and hung out at each swimming spot. We were so fortunate to travel with such a cool group who only enhanced the entire experience.I would highly recommend this tour, providing you like swimming, and could not recommend Rhett more highly. What a legend. Rockodile Dundee!

This was genuinely one of the best experiences of my life. I went with my sister but there were families with young children, older couples and solo travellers so it is suitable for all. We had an amazing tour guide called Jeremy who was incredibly knowledgeable and obviously very passionate about his job - which made the experience even better. We saw so many outstanding places and different wildlife species, and learning about the aboriginal people and the history of the locations was brilliant.

We went on the 3 day 2 night tour to Kakadu + Lichfield. We had a wonderful time. Our small group consisted of a variety of ages, including two children, who had a great time. There was a short cruise, walking, rock art, a fire at night, lots of swimming in beautiful waterholes, termite mounds and some 4WD driving to get to these wonderful places. The accomodation was in tentlike structures but comfortable. Our guide, Jeremy, was excellent! So full of knowledge, fun and led the group well. My husband + I loved every minute of the trip. We would recommend this trip to anyone.

We had an amazing experience made all the more enjoyable due to the tour guide Rhett. We will be signing up for Gari next !

First time for me very enjoyable day.

Very well thought out itinerary and the places we visited were amazing. Our guide Rick communicated the plan for each day very clearly. Accommodation was also better than expected, with actual beds. Highly recommend and do the optional scenic flight if you can - this was probably my favourite thing over the 5 days.

It was a good day cruising, got to see beautiful mansions along the waterways, & luxury yachts along the SeaWorld. To hop off at the HOTA was a bonus, with its beautiful architecture & view of the GC, plus the outdoor theatre. Alan the driver was accomodating with enlightening commentary

had the most amazing experience you could imagine with this tour group. our Guide was Rick, I can't explain how knowledgeable and experienced this man is in life and skills, prob one of the best drivers I've ever seen. this guy is also as wise as he is skilled. this tour exceeded my expectations. from what I saw and learned from Rick on this tour was exactly what I needed to experience the top end of Australia. legendary bloke. what an adventure it was. the man can cook too and make you laugh at the same time. Def a must tour with this guy. stay awesome Davee H.

Great morning train ride through the Mary Valley. The train staff were excellent and the the steam train atmosphere was unique.

We had a great trip as a family on the Mary Valley Rattler. Very authentic experience on a steam train. The trip to Amamor and return was just the right length with a lovely coffee or lunch break at the turnaround point. Great for older people and kids alike. The volunteers are amazing. It was a great day out