Exploring ancient Rock Art with an Aboriginal guide in remote areas of Arnhemland was an awe-inspiring experience for me and left a lasting impression.
Lucy ONeill, Australia Specialist, 01993 838821
The deep reverberating sound of a didgeridoo, rugged sandstone cliffs etched with ancient art work, lush thick vegetation, huge wetlands and roaring waterfalls: all this and more can be found in the vast Outback landscapes of Australia’s Top End.
Tropical Darwin is the capital city and the essential starting point to explore the Northern Territory’s national parks. The most famous is Kakadu to the east, the largest in the country: sheltering wildlife and wetlands as well as Aboriginal rock art sites dating back tens of thousands of years. Well off the tourist trail the remote Cobourg Peninsula and Garig Gunak Barlu National Park can be reached only through Aboriginal-owned Arnhem Land: well worth the journey as they are rich in wildlife. The closest park to Darwin is Litchfield National Park, rife with natural swimming holes and waterfalls. Head south and the Nitmiluk National Park contains the stunning Katherine Gorge, carved by the Katherine River into thirteen soaring gorges, ideally explored by boat.
This seductive, tropical area has two climates: an intense hot, dry season and the ‘wet’, which brings rivers and waterfalls to thundering life.
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Cruise Katherine Gorge
Situated within the Nitiluk National Park to the southeast of Darwin is the spectacular Katherine Gorge. Hire a canoe or take a leisurely cruise along...
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Browse Darwin's Mindil Beach Markets
The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets have been operating at Darwin's beautiful Mindil Beach every Thursday and Sunday night of the Dry Season for a number...
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Experience the abundance of flora and fauna in Kakadu national park
A trip to the Word Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is a must for any visitor to the Australian Top End. Travel in comfortable 4WDs through some...
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