There are many great events happening annually in Darwin and for those travelling to the Top End for an event, why not take advantage of a memorable helicopter experience offered by Nautilus Aviation and HeliFish.
Iconic racing events
The Darwin Triple Crown is held annually in June at Hidden Valley Raceway with more heart-pounding, adrenalin-pumping motor sports action than ever.
The Darwin Cup Carnival is a major horse racing event held annually on the first Monday of August in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It is one of the biggest and most vibrant sporting and social events in the Northern Territory, attracting thousands of visitors from across Australia and beyond.
HeliFishing Tours
Our HeliFishing tours are the best in the business, flying over impressive Top End landscapes to abundant, permit-only fishing grounds targeting the mighty barramundi. HeliFish offer both full- and half-day fishing experiences, a fishing and pub crawl combo or in what’s become somewhat of an institution in Darwin, our signature Heli Pub Crawl which is one very cool way to beat the heat.
Our experiences
Choose from our range of scenic flights, helifishing, and trips to Kakadu.
The perfect orientation to Darwin and its diverse natural landscapes, enjoy sweeping views of the city centre, waterfront precinct and northern beaches as well as pockets of monsoon forest, extensive mangrove systems and more.
Our half-day HeliFish experience focusses on fishing hotspots to the northeast of Darwin. Habitats visited include billabongs, barrages and seasonal floodplains, and target species include barramundi, mangrove Jack and salmon.
Enjoy sweeping views over Darwin and surrounds complete with a rock star arrival at four of the Top End’s most iconic pubs. Meet the people, publicans, characters and critters that make each one unique.
Just over 100km southwest of Darwin, Litchfield National Park is a must-see destination when visiting Australia’s Top End. In a comprehensive scenic flight, discover all of Litchfield’s treasures.
Travel by helicopter and experience three of the Top End’s most iconic experiences. Start with a 45-minute airboat adventure across the Mary River Wetlands, before joining an hour-long Jumping Crocodile Cruise. Finish the day with a helicopter flight to lunch at the Noonamah Tavern.
Our full-day HeliFish tour focuses on the abundant floodplains of the Daly River region as well as the coastal creeks, estuaries and striking red cliffs area of Anson Bay where fish stocks are consistently high.
Enjoy a scenic flight over seasonal wetlands before an exhilarating Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the mighty Adelaide River. Home to the highest concentration of saltwater crocodiles anywhere in the world, witness their explosive power and natural jumping ability.
Travel to Kakadu by helicopter in a single day from Darwin and experience an unmatched perspective of the park’s sheer scale then enjoy a 90-minute Yellow Water cruise for close-up crocodile encounters and much more.
A stunning 90-minute scenic flight plus an exhilarating VIP landing on top of your own private waterfall. Experience a waterfall swim in a unique and secluded location.
Just over 100km southwest of Darwin, Litchfield National Park is a must-see when visiting Australia’s top End. This tour combines Litchfield’s amazing waterfalls before a five-star lunch at the stunning Finniss River Lodge followed by an airboat tour.
This tour combines two of the Top End’s favourite pastimes – fishing and time at the pub with mates. Spend the morning fishing northeast of Darwin followed by time at two unique Top End pubs.
Just over 100km southwest of Darwin, Litchfield National Park is a must-see when visiting Australia’s top End. This tour combines Litchfield’s amazing waterfalls before a five-star lunch at the stunning Finniss River Lodge.
Take a scenic helicopter journey to the magnificent Corroboree Billabong, then experience the Mary River wetlands from the comfort of a custom-built safari boat, with a 90-minute cruise navigating through a maze of waterways lined with colourful flora.
A 30-minute helicopter flight takes you to the Mary River wetlands to experience both a stunning 45-minute airboat adventure as well as a 90-minute wetlands safari cruise. This is a bucket list Top End experience.
