Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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.

Top End Dry Season Tours

Posted on 01 May, 2025 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Cobourg, Culture, Darwin, Hiking, Kakadu, Katherine, Litchfield, Luxury, Rock Art, Tours, Victoria Settlement, Waterfalls, Wildlife, family, Photography, Environment

May officially starts the 'dry season' in the Top End. The temperatures are cooler, and the humidity drops. Rain becomes less frequent, and rivers start to recede. Warm days and cool evenings bring misty mornings on lily-covered billabongs. This time of year is known as "Yekke." For the local Binnij/Mungguy people, it's not the calendar but mother nature that dictates this change of season. Subtle changes in the environment, such as the bright orange flowers of the Darwin Woolybutt in bloom and dry winds, signal the dry season is here! This month also marks the start of Venture Norths award winning small group 4WD tours!

Plunge into Kakadu National Park

Posted on 17 May, 2024 in Hiking, Kakadu, Photography, Private Charter, Top End Locations, Waterfalls

When it comes to natural swimming holes, Kakadu National Park has plenty on offer! Nothing is better than cooling off in one of these unique watering holes after a day of touring. Most famously (and most photographed), Kakadu National Park is known for Gunlom Falls, which has a natural infinity pool at its top! However...

5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and Litchfield Safari - Limited May Departures

Posted on 04 May, 2024 in Arnhem Land, Birdwatching, Culture, Darwin, Litchfield, Katherine, Kakadu, Hiking, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours

As the dry season approaches and seasonal closures start to lift, our 5-Day Top End Tour has the perfect itinerary to showcase the highlights of the most famous parts of the Top End at this time of year—a season known as Yekke by the Traditional Owners of Kakadu National Park.