Northern Territory Tourism Blog

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...

Kakadu Knowledge for Tour Guides - Extra Info

Posted on 06 November, 2023 in Culture, Darwin, Environment, Kakadu, Private Charter, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours, Birdwatching, Hiking, Photography, Waterfalls

The long and continuing history of Bininj/Mungguy custodianship of Kakadu National Park is one of the most important things about the Park, and is recognised in its World Heritage Rock Art and archaeological sites throughout Kakadu. Bininj/Mungguy (traditional owners of Kakadu) and the tourism industry have been involved in developing a course, which has been endorsed by the Kakadu Board of Management. It is a permit requirement that all tour guides operating in Kakadu National Park have completed this course.

Nitmiluk National Park

Posted on 03 March, 2023 in Birdwatching, Culture, Environment, Luxury, Katherine, Hiking, Private Charter, Rock Art, Top End Locations, Tours, family, Wildlife, Wet Season, Waterfalls

With its rugged sandstone landscapes, walking trails, waterfalls and network of 13 gorges with spectacular cliffs that change with the light, Nitmiluk National Park is a nature-lovers playground. The question is, do you cruise, canoe, walk or fly?

The Best of Darwin in the Wet Season

Posted on 08 November, 2022 in Darwin, Environment, Fishing, Kakadu, Litchfield, Private Charter, Seafood, Top End Locations, Tours, Wet Season, Waterfalls, family

Mango Madness! Silly Season! Goin’ Troppo! The months between November and April are characterised by humid days, monsoonal rains, and epic lightning shows. Darwin's wet season is pretty spectacular and there is still plenty to do in the Top End.