Wetland Cruises

22/10/2026

ITS A WRAP! Thanks 2026 season! 🎊🍾

Another season has now come to a close for Wetland Cruises.

2026 has been a great success thanks to a fabulous team, good vibes and some absolute ripper cruises!

Last night we wrapped up the season with a staff celebration to thank the team for their hard work and dedication this season.

We’ve certainly had some fun!

Huge thanks to Paul Simpson for being a supportive and inspiring leader and to Yvonne Simpson for keeping Paul functioning!

Big thanks to Allen and Sandra Goodall for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Thanks to our amazing tour guides Stuart, Cam and Richard for ensuring every guest enjoyed their time exploring the wetlands.

Thanks to Jazzy and Angie for your support with Res behind the scenes.

And welcome to new team members Crocodile Tommy, Chris and Bronwyn Blake, who will be back to welcome you all next season.

And finally, thanks to the wonderful wetlands at Corroboree Billabong, you never cease to amaze and impress! 🐊😲

Our sister company Corroboree Houseboats will continue operating until December. But from us at Wetland Cruises, it’s a wrap!

See you next year! 😃

21/10/2026

🐊 DID YOU KNOW?

Crocodiles have been around for more than 200 million years — meaning their ancient ancestors were already on Earth long before the dinosaurs disappeared!

While modern crocodiles have evolved over time, their basic body design has remained remarkably successful. Powerful jaws, armoured skin, a streamlined body and the ability to slow their metabolism when food is scarce have helped them survive through enormous changes in climate and environment.

It’s no wonder we sometimes think of them as living dinosaurs! 🐊

Next time you spot a crocodile on the Mary River, you're looking at an animal with an extraordinary evolutionary history.

200 million years of survival… now that's impressive!

Thanks to Tommy from Crocodile Beers-Crocodile Territory for this incredible image.

14/10/2026

🐊 SPOT THE CROCS! 👀

This one might be trickier than it looks…

How many crocodiles can you spot in this image? 🔎🐊

Take your time, look closely and count them up — then let us know your answer in the comments!

07/10/2026

🪶 MEET THE LOCALS | Brolga

Elegant. Enormous. And occasionally quite the dancer! 💃

The brolga is one of the Top End’s most iconic wetland birds, standing up to around 1.5 metres tall.

They use their straight, heavy bills like crowbars to dig up sedge roots and tubers in wetlands.

These large Australian cranes mate for life, and their iconic dances help strengthen the bond between partners even outside the breeding season.

Keep an eye out for them wading through the wetlands — and if you're really lucky, you might even witness their spectacular courtship dance, complete with jumping, wing flapping and plenty of head-bobbing!

Another magnificent local to look out for on Corroboree Billabong. 🌿🪶

Have you spotted a brolga in the wild?

29/09/2026

😊 A moment on the Mary...

Sometimes the Corroboree Billabong remind us of something simple: don't worry, be happy. 💚

Even the lilies are smiling today. 🌿😊

28/09/2026

22/09/2026

🐊 ONE MONTH TO GO!

Our 2026 Wetland Cruises season is coming to an end, with our final cruise for the season on Tuesday, 20 October.

If a Corroboree Billabong adventure has been on your Top End bucket list, now is the time to make it happen! 🌿🐊

Come and experience the wetlands as they transform towards the end of the dry season — spectacular wildlife, ancient landscapes and, of course, our famous saltwater crocodiles.

After 20 October, we'll be taking a well-earned break before returning for another season of wild adventures.

Only one month to go — we’d love to see you on the Billabong! 💚

15/09/2026

💚 Have you met Sandy and Al?

Anyone who has joined us for a cruise over the past three years will likely have had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful couple.

Wetland Cruises simply wouldn’t have run as smoothly this season without them!

From Sandy’s warm, welcoming voice in the office, to Al’s crisp, radio-worthy vocals on the cruise boat — not to mention the entertaining marital banter behind the scenes — these two have become a much-loved part of the Wetland Cruises family.

We absolutely love having them on the team and hope to have them with us for many years to come. 🐊🌿

If you've met Sandy and Al, be sure to say hello in the comments! 👋

08/09/2026

🐊 SPOT THE CROC!

Think you've got sharp eyes? 👀

How many crocs are hiding in this picture?

Take a close look, then tell us in the comments how many you spotted!

01/09/2026

🪿 DID YOU KNOW? Magpie geese don't always breed in pairs...

In fact, they often form trios! 👀

Two females lay their eggs on a nest, often a floating platform of reeds, built by a single male. Once the goslings hatch, all three parents work together to raise them.

🌿 And their parenting technique is pretty clever...

The adults use their feet to bend tall grasses down so the hungry goslings can reach the seeds.

Nature's teamwork at its best! 💚

Have you ever spotted a family of magpie geese in the wetlands?