Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Arnhem Land Tours into Mt Borradaile

Posted on 11 July, 2024 in Arnhem Land, Rock Art, Culture, Birdwatching, Wildlife, Photography

Mt Borradaile is a magical place. It's a registered Aboriginal sacred site in a remote 700 sq-km area of western Arnhem Land. Here, you'll see towering Arnhem Land escarpment and stone country containing some of the oldest and most spectacular rock art anywhere in the Northern Territory. As well as paperbark swamps and lily-fringed billabongs teaming with bird life, fish and saltwater crocodiles. Situated amongst...

Plunge into Kakadu National Park

Posted on 17 May, 2024 in Hiking, Kakadu, Photography, Private Charter, Top End Locations, Waterfalls

When it comes to natural swimming holes, Kakadu National Park has plenty on offer! Nothing is better than cooling off in one of these unique watering holes after a day of touring. Most famously (and most photographed), Kakadu National Park is known for Gunlom Falls, which has a natural infinity pool at its top! However...

5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and Litchfield Safari - Limited May Departures

Posted on 04 May, 2024 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Culture, Darwin, Litchfield, Katherine, Kakadu, Hiking, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours

As the dry season approaches and seasonal closures start to lift, our 5-Day Top End Tour has the perfect itinerary to showcase the highlights of the most famous parts of the Top End at this time of year—a season known as Yekke by the Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park.

Visiting Darwin and the Top End in the Wet Season

Posted on 13 November, 2023 in Wet Season

With a climate unique to anywhere else in Australia, the Top End proves to be an excellent destination all year round! While the seasonal rains, heat, and humidity are indisputable during the Wet Season, these are not reasons to avoid a trip north. These can actually make the journey all that more adventurous and memorable. Venture North Safaris operate tours all year round, including the Wet Season Tours during November and April.

Things To Do In Darwin In The Wet Season

Posted on 08 November, 2023 in Darwin, Wet Season

Darwin is a great place to visit in the wet season if you are prepared for a bit of heat, humidity and some rain. This time of year is famous for it's epic lightning storms, pumping waterfalls, bulging rivers systems and lush, green National Parks. 'The Wet', as we Territorians call it, officially runs from the start of November to the end of April. In the wet season you'll see the Top End at the mercy of mother nature...