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 National Park 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 National Park, wildlife cruises full of birdlife and crocodiles, glamping and luxury accommodation + much more! You can read the full day-by-day itinerary below.

A luxury tour of Kakadu National Park and the Top End

Posted on 09 December, 2020 in Kakadu, Luxury, Tours

On our 7 day luxury private tour of Kakadu National Park & the Top End you'll depart Darwin in a luxury 4wd with one of our expert driver/guides. We'll first travel through Litchfield National Park, an area famous for its pristine waterfalls and swimming holes. Continuing on to Kathrine we'll spend two nights at the lovely Cicada Lodge and explore Katherine Gorge. Next, it's Kakadu National Park, think waterfalls, rock art and wetlands covered in birdlife and crocodiles! Then after exploring some of Arnhem Land with a local Aboriginal guide the tour culminates with a two night stay at the world-class lodge; Bamurru Plains...

My Favourite Rock Art Sites in Kakadu & Arnhem Land

Posted on 02 October, 2020 in Arnhem Land, Culture, Kakadu, Rock Art

Having been a tour guide for many years across the top end, including Kakadu and Arnhem Land I have been lucky to explore many art sites accessible to ‘Balanda’ (local language for white person). The most notable rock art galleries in Kakadu National Park are undoubtedly Ubirr and Nourlangie. Both are exceptional and provide good interpretational signage and occasional are host to ranger talks and sessions in the dry season months. Ubirr is situated on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the floodplains, and as you follow the trail encountering many different art styles whilst gaining height, everyone is rewarded by vast distant panoramic views across to Arnhem Land...

Additional sites in Kakadu re-opening this Friday

Posted on 24 June, 2020 in Kakadu, Top End Locations

After re-opening Kakadu National Park on the 19th of June in stage 1, we will now be moving to stage 2 this Friday the 26th of June. This next stage allows for camping once again and sees a variety of popular tourist sites back online, including one of our favourites; Ubirr...

The best waterfalls in Kakadu National Park

Posted on 16 June, 2020 in Kakadu, Top End Locations, Waterfalls

If you’re seeking an adventure, rewarded with a picture-perfect waterfall and swimming hole at the end, Kakadu is your place! This world heritage listed national park is bordered by the Arnhem Land escarpment, and this is where the majority of the waterfalls begin. Cascading down the escarpment walls these waterfalls have gouged crystal clear pools below over millennia and are usually edged by pandanus and palms - amazing! All are accessed via the Kakadu Highway and there are many amazing sites to spend a day or two or three...