Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Injalak Art Centre & Injalak Hill rock art tours

Posted on 07 August, 2019 in Arnhem Land, Culture, Rock Art, Tours

On arrival at Injalak Art Centre, you’re presented with a festival of colours; there are weavings, paintings and screen prints in pinks, purples, oranges, blues and greens, as well as the ochres, yellows, and reds that typify the traditional Aboriginal art aesthetic. The textures delight the senses, from the huskiness of pandanus weavings, to the luxurious roughness of printed silk, and the bark canvases made smooth with months of preparation for painting. But what makes Injalak so different to any art centre you’ve ever visited is the opportunity to interact with artists as they recreate the stories of their ancestors through their art...

The eight most photographable spots in the Top End

Posted on 31 July, 2019 in Photography, Top End Locations, Tours

With some of Australia’s most expansive panoramas, impressive people and breathtaking wilderness, there’s no shortage of photo opportunities in the Northern Territory’s Top End. We’ve pulled together a list of eight of the most photographable spots in Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula, all covered in our six-day photography tour hosted by renowned landscape and portrait photographer, Alan Barker...

When is the best time to visit Kakadu National Park?

Posted on 24 July, 2019 in Kakadu, Tours, Wet Season, Top End Locations

The timing of your Kakadu National Park tour will have a massive impact on what you see and experience in Australia’s largest National Park, where the landscapes are entirely dictated by the seasons. To non-Aboriginal people, there are two main seasons in the Northern Territory’s Top End region, where Kakadu is located: the wet and the dry. Not a fan of the heat? The dry is probably the best time of the year to head to Kakadu for you. Prefer solitude? Travel to Kakadu in the wet and it’ll feel like you have this grand expanse all to yourself. Although we think any time is a great time to visit the park, we’ve weighed up the pros and cons of each season for you below to help you plan your trip to Kakadu...

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...

Kimberley Tours in September

Posted on 19 June, 2019 in Camping, Tours, Kimberley

Each year between May and September we take a range of tours throughout the mighty Kimberley region of Western Australia. These Kimberley tours either depart from Darwin or Broome and due to the small group sizes (maximum of 6 guests) they tend to book out fairly quickly. This year we still have 2 tours with availability and both are departing in September, including...