Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Top End with Kids: What to Do with 2 Days, 4 Days or More

Posted on 22 October, 2026 in Arnhem Land, Top End Locations, Tours, Victoria Settlement, Waterfalls, Seafood, Rock Art, Private Charter, Camping, Birdwatching, Cobourg, Culture, Darwin, Litchfield, Katherine, Kakadu, Hiking, Health, Fishing, Environment, Luxury, kids, family, Wildlife

How much of the Top End can your family fit into two days, four days or a week? Venture North shares favourite swimming spots, wildlife encounters, Aboriginal cultural experiences and remote coastal stays to help you plan a trip worth taking your time over.

Top End Wet Season vs Dry Season: When Is the Best Time to Visit?

Posted on 19 January, 2026 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Culture, Darwin, Environment, Hiking, Kakadu, Katherine, Litchfield, Private Charter, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours, Waterfalls, Wet Season, Wildlife, family, kids, Birdwatching, Camping, Photography, Luxury, Fishing

Every season tells a different story in the Top End. The Dry Season delivers blue skies and easy access, while the Wet Season stuns with dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife and raw natural beauty. So which season is right for you?

All you need to know about Cahills Crossing

Posted on 15 October, 2025 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Cobourg, Environment, Fishing, Kakadu, Photography, Private Charter, Top End Locations, Tours, Wet Season

Straddling the East Alligator River, Cahills Crossing is notorious and one of Australia's best-known crocodile spotting sites. Separating Kakadu National Park from Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula, this section of the river can go from a sleepy muddy stream to a torrent of water in a moment. Crossing it in a vehicle can be dangerous; however, with a bit of careful planning and common sense, the risks are minimal.

Wet Season Tours - Embracing the Top End's Seasons

Posted on 15 October, 2025 in Arnhem Land, Darwin, Culture, Fishing, Kakadu, Hiking, Litchfield, Luxury, Private Charter, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours, Waterfalls, Wet Season, Wildlife

Travelling to the Top End during the Wet Season is a unique adventure. Characterised by hot, humid days, the afternoon usually delivers a cracking storm. The city adopts a slower, laid-back pace, and locals enjoy the balmy temperatures outdoors with spectacular sunsets. Expect very few indoor activities, though! This season offers a window of nature that locals and the adventurous favour: abundant wildlife, powerful waterfalls, full rivers, refreshing rains and a lush green landscape.

Cobourg Coastal Camp, our camp on Madjunbalmi land

Posted on 18 September, 2023 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Camping, Culture, Darwin, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Private Charter, Top End Locations, Tours, Victoria Settlement, Wildlife

At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land on the Cobourg Peninsula, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. This extensive Park includes the entire Peninsula, the surrounding waters of the Arafura Sea and Van Diemen Gulf. The landscape is rugged and remote, boasting pristine waters and white sandy beaches. The marine life is rich with coral reefs and seagrass meadows. Heralded as one of the best fishing destinations in Australia, Venture North Safaris are fortunate enough to have been granted permission by the Traditional Owners, the Madjunbalmi clan to operate a Tourist Camp here...