Yurmikmik Walks: a Kakadu wet season favourite
Posted on 19 October, 2019 inThe four interconnected trails traversing Kakadu National Park’s southern Yurmikmik region are not for the faint-hearted, especially in the heat of the wet season. There is one shorter 30 minute walk but the rest are much longer and more difficult. Accessible all year ‘round, these trails are most enjoyable in the wet season when the creeks, plunge pools and waterfalls have been topped up by the tropical summer rains. So, if monsoon rainforest-lined paths, secluded swimming holes and woodland wildlife spotting sound good to you, read on to find out more about Yurmikmik Walks, which are possibly one of Kakadu’s best-kept secrets (and an essential part of any Kakadu wet season itinerary!)...
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Local’s guide: Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Posted on 07 October, 2019 inThe Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are an essential inclusion on any tour itinerary to the Northern Territory’s Top End. They’re Darwin’s biggest, brightest and busiest markets, set among the palm tree lined parklands adjacent to Mindil Beach. These open-air markets are the perfect...
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Litchfield National Park’s Top Swimming Spots
Posted on 26 September, 2019 inA short one-and-a-half-hour drive from Darwin lies Litchfield National Park – an idyllic region to tour if you’re short on time but also want to experience the Northern Territory’s rugged beauty. It’s incredible to think that here, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, are a series of spring-fed cascades, tranquil rock pools and lofty waterfalls. Read on for our list of Litchfield’s most popular swimming spots, which are all easily accessible by short, gentle walking trails...
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Arnhem Land Tours from Darwin and Jabiru
Posted on 25 September, 2019 inA tour to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory’s Top End promises all the things synonymous with a great Australian holiday: nature at its most wild, adventures at their most authentic, and cultural experiences at their richest. And with one of Arnhem Land’s larger communities, Gunbalanya, only a four hours’ drive from Darwin, it’s entirely possible to do it all in a day if you’re really short on time. Read on for a common one-day Arnhem Land tour itinerary or if time's not an issue skip to the bottom to learn more about our multi-day tours of Arnhem Land...
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Seven things to do on your Lake Argyle tour
Posted on 08 September, 2019 inAt 980 square kilometres in size and 10.7 million mega litres in capacity (that’s 18 times that of Sydney Harbour!), Lake Argyle near Kununurra is a must-see on any tour of the Kimberly. This monumental lake is Western Australia’s largest and Australia’s second largest man-made freshwater reservoir by volume, formed by damming the mighty Ord River to generate power for and supply irrigation to the agricultural industry of the Kimberly region. With the range of activities on offer at Lake Argyle, it’s certainly worth a couple of nights’ stay to experience all this incredible place has to offer. Read on to find out about our top seven things to do in Lake Argyle...
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