Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Barking owl feasts on sugar gliders - Cobourg Peninsula

Posted on 19 November, 2015 in Wildlife, Cobourg

On a recent tour I led through north-west Arnhem Land one of my guests stumbled upon five small fluffy tales scattered beneath a tall Darwin woolybutt tree... After inspecting the site, sharing ideas and putting two and two together the pieces of the puzzle all started to align...

Northern Territory Tours

Posted on 28 May, 2015 in Culture, Photography, Wildlife, Fishing, Rock Art, Birdwatching

The Northern Territory is a unique destination and a world away from the European style cities of its southern counterparts. The region offers a glimpse into an ancient Australia, a region of pristine national parks, abundant wildlife and a place where Indigenous culture remains strong. Venture North offers truly unique tours of the Norther Territory and can take you into places few have seen before...

Specialty Tours From Darwin

Posted on 20 May, 2015 in Birdwatching, Culture, Fishing, Photography, Rock Art, Wildlife

With years of local knowledge and touring experience Venture North offer a range of specialty tours which are tailor-made for each specific enquiry. We work closely with you to design the perfect tour based on your field of interest, e.g. bird watching, Indigenous culture, geology, botany, photography, flora, fauna, bush walking, fishing, team building etc. Each tour is guided by a highly knowledgeable guide....

Visiting Darwin In The Wet Season

Posted on 26 March, 2015 in Kakadu, Top End Locations, Wet Season, Wildlife, Birdwatching

The wet season officially begins each year at the start of November and finishes at the end of April - although the weather gods rarely follow any strict timeline! It's called a number of names including ‘the green season’, ‘the rainy season’ or simply 'the wet' by the locals...

Northern Territory Bird Watching Tours

Posted on 17 February, 2015 in Birdwatching, Kakadu, Wildlife

With over one third of Australia’s bird species to be found in Arnhem Land and Kakadu alone, you rarely need little more than a one hour billabong cruise to capture the attention of even the most apathetic birder.