Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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...

Information about visiting Anbangbang Billabong in Kakadu

Posted on 26 April, 2017 in Kakadu, Tours, Birdwatching

Anbangbang Billabong is a lovely little lily-fringed billabong in Kakadu National Park. It's only about a 15 minute drive from Jabiru and is commonly visited after a tour of Nourlangie, the nearby Aboriginal rock art site. Grab a backpack, binoculars, and your camera...

Visiting Yellow Water Billabong in Kakadu

Posted on 20 March, 2017 in Kakadu, Tours, Birdwatching, Fishing, Wildlife

Yellow Water Billabong is a wonderful wetland located next to Cooinda and forms part of the South Alligator River floodplain. It is arguably Kakadu's most famous waterway, home to a myriad of bird species as well as a healthy population of salt water crocodiles. The billabong is fringed by lilies and pandanus plants and is one of the most picturesque locations in Kakadu...

Information about visiting Koolpin Gorge in Kakadu National Park

Posted on 03 March, 2017 in Kakadu, Tours, Birdwatching, Photography, Hiking

Koolpin Gorge is located in the southern part of Kakadu National Park. It isn't just another tourist spot to tick off the list. It really is a hidden gem that many tourists miss as it's not as easy to access and a permit is required. Koolpin's a beautiful gorge with a creek running through it and surrounded by the pristine wilderness. Koopin is actually it's western name, its Aboriginal name is...

Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land Wildlife Tours

Posted on 12 February, 2016 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Cobourg, Kakadu, Wildlife, Wet Season

Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land are home to some of the most bio-diverse landscapes in the world. These two regions combined take up approximately 120,000 square kilometres. With so much country to cover and so many places to visit, where to begin? From access to wildlife hot spots, here's some local knowledge to get you started.