Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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.

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...