Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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...

Kakadu for Kids

Posted on 19 April, 2018 in Kakadu, family, kids

Remember family holidays when you were a kid? Your parents would drag you along to boring museums, and you’d be stuck indoors with nothing to do but be annoyed by your little brother. We’ve all been there, and it's not fun. But what if we told you that we know a holiday destination that kids love? It’s a place where natural, outdoor adventure and cultural experiences can be found around every corner. It’s a place where the words "I'm bored" and "are we there yet?" are never uttered. When it comes to choosing a family holiday destination, look no further than Kakadu...

Information about visiting Nourlangie in Kakadu National Park

Posted on 30 November, 2017 in Kakadu, Tours, Rock Art

It’s late afternoon and as the dust settles behind our 4WD Landcruiser we arrive at Nourlangie Rock, an UNESCO World Heritage rock art site hidden among Kakadu’s lush monsoon rainforest. Archaeologists have revealed that Aboriginal people have been using this shelter for at least 20,000 years; an epic history of human occupation lies beneath our feet but amazingly an even richer ancestral dreamtime story is being told in the rock shelter above our heads...

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...

Twin Falls Crossing - How to safely cross Jim Jim Creek in Kakadu

Posted on 28 August, 2017 in Kakadu, Top End Locations

Twin Falls is one of Kakadu National Park's most popular waterfalls, but it's also one of it's more difficult to access. In order to reach Twin Falls you'll need a 4WD with a snorkel as the drive takes you across soft sandy tracks and potential deep water crossing at Jim Jim Creek. Here's some information to make sure you reach Twin Falls safely next time you visit...