Explore the magnificent Kakadu National Park or the wildlife-rich floodplains
Adventures in the Northern Territory Top End usually begin in Darwin and take in majestic Katherine Gorge, the magnificent Kakadu National Park or the wildlife-rich floodplains surrounding the monumental reserve.
Katherine Gorge
Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park is another Northern Territory highlight – a collection of captivating cascades set amid ancient sandstone escarpments. Covering a vast area, the park is home to awe-inspiring scenery with 13 impressive gorges that have been carved into the ancient sandstone landscape. This renowned area can be explored on foot and by boat. For a real sense of scale and appreciation from above, a helicopter flight is the perfect choice.
Arnhem Land
Delve even deeper into the Northern Territory’s natural diversity and thriving Aboriginal culture by venturing into isolated Arnhem Land. Few travellers ever reach a remote corner of the Northern Territory – yet those who do, return with lifelong memories. Its unspoilt wildernesses shelter a third of all Australian avian species and the area is home to one of the world’s oldest living cultures.
- Tropical Darwin, a capital city like no other in Australia
- Fascinating WWII military heritage sites
- Stunning Katherine Gorge
- Kakadu National Park, Australia’s largest nature reserve
- Majestic waterfalls and magical billabongs
- Thousands of ancient Aboriginal rock art sites
- The pristine Mary River and its ephemeral floodplains
- Excellent native wildlife viewing including crocodiles
- Arnhem Land, a remote, rarely visited pocket of Australia
- Flourishing Aboriginal culture and traditions
- Relive Darwin’s darkest days at the excellent Darwin Military Museum
- Call in at Territory Wildlife Park and Crocosaurus Cove
- Take a thrilling croc-jumping cruise on the Adelaide River.
- Explore the exquisite chasms of Katherine Gorge by boat or canoe
- Tick off your birding list in the Mary River wetlands
- Learn to identify bush tucker and inspect fascinating rock art galleries dating back 40,000 years at Mount Borradaile.
Darwin is serviced by many domestic and regional airlines, with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns. Charter flights depart from the airport’s general aviation area to various lodges in the Mary River wetlands, to Katherine as well as to Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris Eco Lodge in Mt Borradaile.
Visit the Kimberley, for more mind-blowing Australian wilderness or head south to the Red Centre, to see the country’s most recognisable rock monolith.
Northern Territory Top End Itineraries
A personalised itinerary takes into account your individual travel style, budget and special interests. To get you started on deciding what you may want to do and see we have compiled a range of suggested itineraries and inspirations in case you are travelling as a family, on a honeymoon or enjoy more physical activity. Below are some of our most popular sample tour in the Northern Territory.
Highlights of the Northern Territory
Explore Australia’s Northern Territory on this 12 day itinerary discovering the best of the outback and staying at three sensational lodges.
Ultimate Northern Australia Safari Special
Discover Australia’s remote Kimberley and pristine Kakadu National Park on this 10 day/9 night safari staying at three exclusive lodges.
Accommodation in the Top End
Below is our range of luxury accommodation that you can stay at, in the Northern Territory’s top end. Please contact us for availabilty
Bullo River Station
Experience true outback adventure and hospitality at the historic Bullo River Station, a 500,000 acre working cattle station and conservation sanctuary in the Northern Territory.
Bamurru Plains
A little west of the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, Bamurru Plains offers some of Australia’s richest wildlife viewing in comfort and style.
Cicada Lodge
A sophisticated eco-friendly property inside Nitmiluk National Park, Cicada Lodge is a wonderful base from which to explore the Northern Territory.
Davidson Arnhem Land Safari Eco Lodge
Experience the weight of 50,000 years of history, in the sacred sites that surround you at Davidson’s Arnhem Land Safaris Eco Lodge.
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