Northern Territory’s Top End

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.

Highlights

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

Activities

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.

Getting there

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.

Combine with

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.

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Highlights of the Northern Territory

12 days/11 nights

Explore Australia’s Northern Territory on this 12 day itinerary discovering the best of the outback and staying at three sensational lodges.

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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

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Bullo River Station

Northern Territory

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.

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Bamurru Plains

Northern Territory

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.

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