Destination information
Your starting point for an exploration of the Top End will be Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory. Its tropical climate and plentiful beaches give it a resort atmosphere.
Just 32km south from Darwin is the Katherine Region, where searing red desert sand gives way to the lush green of a tropical wonderland and the star attraction, Katherine Gorge.
A little further south is Litchfield National Park, where you'll find monsoonal rainforest, waterfalls and gigantic termite mounds.
East of Darwin is Kakadu National Park, World Heritage listed and where Aboriginal people have lived for over 50,000 years.
Sightseeing ideas
- Browse the famous Darwin Mindil beach markets at sunset every Thu and Sun (Apr-Oct).
- Hire a 4WD vehicle and drive to Kakadu National Park, approx 3 hours 30 min, and view the Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock.
- Visit the Territory Wildlife Park, 45-min south of Darwin to see native Australian animals.
- Drive to Litchfield National Park and view the giant termite mounds, before swimming at Wangi Falls.
- Take a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu to spot saltwater crocodiles.