Northern Territory Indigenous Tours

Learn the real story about the Litchfield area on its only Aboriginal guided day tour. Northern Territory Indigenous Tours is a wholly indigenous-owned business providing expert interpretation of the natural and cultural environment. Owner and Aboriginal head guide, Tess Atie, grew up travelling and camping with her family south-west of Darwin, where Litchfield National Park now lies. As a former park ranger, Tess's extraordinary knowledge of the area has developed from both traditional and mainstream sources.

Experience inspiration, education and adventure on Tess’s rugged and beautiful country.

Tess will take you down roads less travelled in the safety of a modern, luxury four-wheel drive. You'll meet animals rarely seen in the wild. You'll learn about bush medicine and bush tucker. You'll be an exclusive visitor to heritage places connected to Tess’s family. You'll see spectacular waterfalls and learn their place in Aboriginal culture. You'll take home memories that will last a lifetime.

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Services

Aboriginal Tour of Litchfield and Territory Wildlife Park

Tess Atie invites you for a day tour to her rugged and beautiful Litchfield National Park area. Her tours leave Darwin Hotels every morning and visit the Territory Wildlife Park, Woolaning Springs and Litchfield National Park. Along the way Tess will show you how her people have used local plants and animals for generations, and fascinate you with stories of earlier times and insights into traditional and contemporary Aboriginal life. Tess will show you her grandfather's old sawmill camp at beautiful Woolaning Springs. In nature's dining room by crystal clear waters she will serve you a gourmet lunch with tastes of bush tucker. She will show you Litchfield's spectacular waterfalls and explain their place in Aboriginal culture. Experience a glimpse of life in a harsh environment at heritage-listed, rough-hewn Blyth Homestead, where Tess's aunty and uncle lived. Then settle back into Tess's luxury LandCruiser as she returns you to Darwin.

Private Charter

For a unique Top End experience to fulfil your personal or group interests, Tess Atie will design a day tour especially for you. Tess's exceptional knowledge of the Northern Territory will open up places and sights you may never dream exist. Your interest may be bird watching or fishing, geology or Aboriginal culture. You may like an expert guide to show you Kakadu, Katherine or the Daly River region. You may simply want to experience the Northern Territory's beauty and isolation off the beaten track. Tess can take you to just the spot and fascinate you with her insights into your surroundings. Please note – price quoted covers Tess Atie's expert interpretation and four-wheel driver vehicle for one through to seven passengers.

Experiences

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
  • Flora/Fauna
  • Nature based
  • Outback

Indicative Prices
Aboriginal Tour of Litchfield and Territory Wildlife Park

$119.00 - $239.00
Tour Only

Private Charter

$990.00 - $990.00
Tour Only

Our Location

Darwin
Darwin
Northern Territory 0800

Postal Address

PO Box 1268
Howard Springs
Northern Territory 0835