Litchfield National Park’s top attractions
Posted on 18 December, 2019 inYou don’t need to travel far from Darwin to immerse yourself in the magnificent landscapes and history of the Australian outback – it’s all there to experience in Litchfield National Park, just an hour-and-a-half drive from the Northern Territory’s tropical capital city. We’ve rounded up the top must-dos in this untouched pocket of the Top End region below...
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What’s the best place to stay in Darwin?
Posted on 21 November, 2019 inDarwin, the Northern Territory’s chilled out tropical capital city, is the ideal gateway to northern Australia’s most incredible travel destinations. Being a small but vibrant city, it also has loads to offer as a travel destination in its own right, particularly in the accommodation department. When choosing a place to stay in Darwin, you’ll need to know about the city’s different neighbourhoods, each offering their own distinctive vibe and selection of places to stay. Read on below about places to stay in Darwin, the perfect base to start and end your tours to Kakadu...
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Tips to avoid dehydration
Posted on 24 October, 2019 inWhen you’re out and about in the harsh conditions of the Top End of Australia, it’s pretty easy to feel hot and bothered. Add to that a bout of dehydration and it will make you feel not only more uncomfortable; it can be dangerous to your health, and even fatal in extreme cases. Signs of dehydration include...
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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 06 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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