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Jumping crocodile cruises on the Adelaide River as we know them today began in the 1970s with Stefan’s River Safaris, started by ex-croc hunter Stefan Sebesken when he began to take tourists onto the river on his boat, the Daniella. Stefan entertained his tour guests with his resident crocodile pal, Shonky, by feeding him from his boat and jetty, eventually realising that Shonky was able to jump out of the water for food. Stefan’s River Safaris operated from the area where the current public boat ramp is today, next to the Adelaide River bridge.
This paved the way for crocodile cruises as we know them today on the Adelaide River, and have become an iconic attraction for the Top End, thanks to Stefan and Shonky!
Arirrki Aboriginal Corporation of Groote Eylandt purchased Spectacular Crocodile Cruises around 2005 from the previous owner who had ties to Groote Eylandt. Our Neniyuwangkwa (Old man, clan patriarch), Abel Lalara seized the unique opportunity to expand their reach onto the mainland and share their equally unique culture with the rest of the NT.
Beatrice Hill, 2915 Arnhem Hwy, Middle Point, Northern Territory, 0836, Australia
A one hour drive from Darwin along the Arnhem Highway, on the way to Kakadu.
Turn LEFT off the Arnhem Highway highway, at the Wetland View Top Centre at Beatrice Hill.
Continue around to the left, follow the unpaved road approx 2km to the very end
• Please arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to departure time to ensure time for check in procedures and safety briefings before boarding.
• Cruises depart at scheduled booking times arrival later than 5 minutes prior may mean missing cruise or being held over for the next cruise.
• Cancellations less than 48 hours prior to departure $0.00 refund
• False information on the booking form may incur a loss of seat (s) with no refund
• Be aware that weather may cause delays in our cruise times
• Cancellation of the tour due to mechanical or safety reasons will result in a full refund of the ticket price
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