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Darwin & The Top End

This area of the Northern Territory is dominated by the tropical wetlands of Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. Vast areas of pristine wilderness with huge bird and wildlife populations. This is an area in which the effects of the Wet Season/Dry Season are very significant.northern territory top end vacation

Ancient Aboriginal culture and rock art alongside modern day communities. A vacation to remember. A very popular destination for 4WD holiday enthusiasts.

 


 This is a region not to be missed by anyone serious about seeing the real Australia. Many of the regions highlights  are owned by local aboriginal communities and  permits are required for access to many of the attractions.

Visitors need to exercise extreme care with beach swimming due to saltwater crocodiles and marine stingers. Always seek local advice beforehand and check for warning signs. The crocodile signs are for real!

The national parks in this top end of the Northern Territory are some of the best in Australia.... definitely a vacation highlight not to be missed.

Places of Interest - Northern Territory Top End

Darwin - devastated by Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Day 1974. Now rebuilt and the major jumping off point for all tours and travel throughout the Northern Territory. Feed the fish at high tide at Aquascene near the Esplanade. Tropical sunsets from East Point. Aboriginal culture at nearby Bathurst and Melville Islands.

Visit the Indo Pacific Marine Exhibition for an insight to the pearling industry. The Darwin Aviation Museum has some surprisingly rare exhibits. The Museum and Art Gallery for some of Australia's finest Aboriginal art exhibits and acquaint yourself with the exploits of "Sweetheart".

On the way to Kakadu, stop off at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve for its bird populations and have a safe swim at the Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park.

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northern territory top end wildlifeKakadu National Park - World heritage listed National Park covering 20 000 sq km of unspoiled wetlands. Most areas accessible via sealed roads but 4WD needed for some attractions. Landscape varies depending on Wet or Dry season time of year.

Walking trails and guided walks with rangers. Sunrise at Yellow Waters with crocodiles in their element. The Jim Jim Falls and the plunge pool at Maguk. The Bowali Visitor Centre and the Warradjan Cultural Center for information about the area and the Aboriginal culture. Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock.

Arnhem Land - Aboriginal territory and the Northern Territory's most remote travel region. Over 94 000 sq km rich in evidence of Aboriginal culture and history. Learn about bush foods, fish for barramundi, cruise billabongs, traditional art at Mt Borradaile.

Litchfield National Park - only recently given the exposure it deserves and relatively close to Darwin. Spring fed plunge pools and waterfalls. Magnetic termite mounds. Florence and Wangi Falls. Walking trails.

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