Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Kakadu Wet Season Tours by Air

Posted on 16 October, 2021 in Wet Season, Kakadu, Tours, Private Charter

Kakadu comes alive in the wet season! Nourished by monsoonal rains, the region’s mighty river systems and wide-open floodplains are inundated with water and teeming with wildlife, making this the perfect time to take to the sky for a unique view of Kakadu National Park...

Things to do at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park

Posted on 13 August, 2021 in Litchfield, Top End Locations, Waterfalls, Wet Season

Of all Litchfield National Park’s top attractions, Wangi Falls caters to the most diverse range traveller tastes. This means, no matter your age, interests or fitness level, you’ll find an experience for you at this popular tourist spot. We’ve put together some of our favourite things to do at Wangi Falls below, and we reckon you won’t have any dramas picking an activity or two from the list to put on your Top End travel itinerary...

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.

5 Day Litchfield, Katherine, Kakadu & Arnhem Land Tour

Posted on 14 December, 2020 in Kakadu, Katherine, Litchfield, Arnhem Land, Tours, Wet Season, Rock Art, Wildlife, Luxury

Departing in May only, 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...

Yurmikmik Walks: a Kakadu wet season favourite

Posted on 19 October, 2019 in Wet Season, Kakadu, Hiking

The four interconnected trails traversing Kakadu National Park’s southern Yurmikmik region are not for the faint-hearted, especially in the heat of the wet season. There is one shorter 30 minute walk but the rest are much longer and more difficult. Accessible all year ‘round, these trails are most enjoyable in the wet season when the creeks, plunge pools and waterfalls have been topped up by the tropical summer rains. So, if monsoon rainforest-lined paths, secluded swimming holes and woodland wildlife spotting sound good to you, read on to find out more about Yurmikmik Walks, which are possibly one of Kakadu’s best-kept secrets (and an essential part of any Kakadu wet season itinerary!)...