Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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...

A remote Top End eco-volunteering tour

Posted on 21 May, 2018 in Environment, Kakadu, Wildlife, Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Volunteering

We've teamed up with Conservation Volunteers Australia to offer a unique opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and environmentally diverse parts of the Top End while at the same time helping conserve these critically important regions through marine debris removal...

Explore the exquisite El Questro in the heart of the Kimberley

Posted on 03 November, 2017 in Kimberley, Tours, Wildlife

El Questro is an untamed beauty, and she has so much to offer – deep gorges, craggy mountains, roaring waterfalls, secluded swimming holes and rainforest sanctuaries. If outback adventure is your thing, exploring the Cockburn Range via four-wheel-drive vehicle adventure on the Karunjie Track makes for a great day out among the majestic mountains. El Questro is a hiker’s paradise, and there’s a trek to suit any fitness level, whether you’re up for an exhilarating physical challenge or a leisurely sunset stroll...

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...