Northern Territory Tourism Blog

NEW TOUR EXCLUSIVE TO APRIL 2021 - 5 Day Kakadu, Litchfield & Katherine Tour

Posted on 11 January, 2021 in Birdwatching, Culture, Darwin, Environment, Hiking, Kakadu, Katherine, Litchfield, Luxury, Tours, Top End Locations, Rock Art, Photography, Waterfalls, Wet Season, Wildlife

Exclusive to April 2021 and with only two departures, this new tour is for people looking to experience the most famous parts of the Top End while travelling in a small, intimate group (maximum of 6 guests). Your expert Venture North tour guide/driver will show you all the popular (and lesser known) spots and give you the insiders guide to the history and culture of the region. You'll see plenty of wildlife and get to enjoy some glamping in Kakadu and a touch of luxury at Katherine Gorge. Highlights include; hiking into waterfalls and swimming in picturesque water holes, exploring ancient rock art sites, a scenic flight over Kakadu, wildlife cruises full of birdlife and crocodiles, glamping and luxury accommodation + much more! You can read the full day-by-day itinerary below.

Venture North achieves Green Travel Leader status

Posted on 25 June, 2020 in Environment

Venture North has achieved Green Travel Leader status after sustaining Ecotourism Australia certification for 10 years. ECO Certification helps assure potential travellers that products are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences...

Environmentally Sustainable Tourism

Posted on 05 September, 2018 in Environment, Tours, Cobourg

Venture North is committed to environmentally sustainable tourism. On our tours we visit many pristine regions and culturally sensitive sites; consequently the preservation of these areas is of the utmost importance. On the Cobourg Peninsula in north-west Arnhem Land we are fortunate to have been granted permission by the Traditional Owners to operate a tourist camp. We take our responsibility seriously to look after the land, sea and it's inhabitants. The area is home to the NT's largest Marine Park which also forms part of the...

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...

Let Nature be thy Medicine Series - Part 2; Water & Human Connection

Posted on 19 September, 2017 in Environment, Health

People are drawn to the ocean for so many reasons, be it to cool down on a hot summers day, invigorate the soul on a cold winters day, surf, kayak, snorkel, dive, swim, fish, cruise, sunbathe, yoga, listen to the sound of the waves, romantic getaways, weddings, you name it! But is there more behind it? Here's some food for thought by Venture North Tour Guide, Emma Roberts.