Northern Territory Tourism Blog

'Must Reads' when visiting the Top End of Australia

Posted on 25 February, 2020 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Cobourg, Culture, Darwin, Kakadu, Victoria Settlement, Rock Art, Private Charter

From the flora and fauna of Kakadu National Park to the culture and history of Arnhem Land, here are our recommendations on what to read before and during travelling the Top End of Australia.

Which is the best Yellow Water Cruise?

Posted on 14 August, 2019 in Kakadu, Top End Locations, Birdwatching, Wildlife

Cruises on Kakadu National Park’s Yellow Water Billabong are ridiculously popular, and for good reason – these wetlands boast at least 60 bird species, including majestic sea eagles, dancing Brolgas and graceful Jabirus. Yellow Water Cruises can get wild, with crocodiles asserting their position at the top of the food chain among sleepy water buffalo and galloping wild brumbies. There’s always so much to see on a cruise; the trouble is knowing which time of the day is best to experience this natural wonder. Read on for our insider tips...

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...

Information about visiting Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) in Kakadu

Posted on 12 October, 2017 in Kakadu, Tours, Top End Locations, Hiking, Birdwatching

If wandering through striking savanna landscapes, plunging into pristine natural rockpools, and setting off on a 4WD outback adventure sounds like your cup of traveller’s tea, you’ll get all that and more at Maguk (Barramundi Gorge). Located in the Mary River region of the Northern Territory’s sprawling Kakadu National Park, Maguk is one of the most authentic nature experiences on offer in the Top End...

A bird watching tour of the Top End

Posted on 31 May, 2017 in Birdwatching, Tours, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Wildlife

Many birdwatchers choose to join one of our tours from Darwin due to the large variety of environments we travel through = the opportunity to see a large variety of bird species. Our most popular tour for birders is the 5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula Tour. The tour takes guests through the waterfalls, wetlands and monsoon forests of Kakadu; home to a huge array of bird species. We then travel into Arnhem Land through rocky escapements...