Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Mamukala Wetlands: a wildlife lover’s delight

Posted on 19 July, 2019 in Birdwatching, Kakadu, Top End Locations, Wildlife

Just inside the boundary of Kakadu National Park after you’ve crossed the South Alligator River, you’ll find Mamukala Wetlands; one of Kakadu’s most scenic attractions. You don’t have to be a twitcher or a photographer to enjoy the remarkable birdlife spotting opportunities available at Mamukala Wetlands. The sheer number and variety of bird species – one third of Australian bird species to be exact – populating the wetland is simply astounding. Read on to find out more...

Kimberley Tours in September

Posted on 19 June, 2019 in Camping, Tours, Kimberley

Each year between May and September we take a range of tours throughout the mighty Kimberley region of Western Australia. These Kimberley tours either depart from Darwin or Broome and due to the small group sizes (maximum of 6 guests) they tend to book out fairly quickly. This year we still have 2 tours with availability and both are departing in September, including...

Maguk (aka Barramundi Gorge) is now OPEN!

Posted on 01 June, 2019 in Kakadu

Fancy a walk through shady monsoonal rainforest along Barramundi Creek, sandy banks and rugged sandstone formations to discover a beautiful large plunge pool and waterfall at the end of the hike? Another very special place is open again from today, Saturday 1 June 2019!

Micro-group Touring

Posted on 22 May, 2019 in Darwin, Tours

At Venture North Safaris we specialise in really small-group touring. Our group sizes are so small and intimate that they are known as ‘micro-groups’. The term 'micro-group tours' refers to a tour which has 6 or less passengers per tour guide/vehicle.

Things to do around Darwin PART 3 - Festivals

Posted on 12 May, 2019 in Darwin, Top End Locations

Darwin and the Top End is home to some of the most diverse and important festivals in Australia. Ranging from arts and music to food and Indigenous culture, there is something for everyone. All of the festivals take place throughout the dry-season between May and October...