Northern Territory Tourism Blog

Arnhem Land Family Adventures

Posted on 22 August, 2020 in Arnhem Land, family, kids

It can take time to adjust to day to day life on the Cobourg Peninsula, and the challenges associated with remote living. Yet once you’ve got it organised and a routine in place, it becomes an amazing experience, not only from an individual’s aspect but we as a family have gained so much valuable time, learning and growing together. The boys imaginations have flourished as they soak up what nature has to offer, their observations of the environment and attentiveness is second to none...

Family life living on the coast of Arnhem Land

Posted on 10 August, 2020 in Arnhem Land, kids, family, Cobourg

Every dry season for the past three years, we do the annual pack up of our family home. It feels like moving house twice every six months, some say this is one of the most stressful things you do in your life, to us it’s the routine of seasonal work and being the lucky ones to experience living in the remote Arnhem Land bush for half the year with our kids, two young boys (Jack & Finn)....

Kakadu with a Toddler in Tow!

Posted on 05 October, 2018 in Kakadu, kids, family

Kakadu National Park is home to ancient rock art sites, spectacular waterfalls, gorges, amazing swimming holes, unique wildlife and a year-round tropical climate - surely a recipe for a great family holiday! We’ve shortlisted a few stops in the Park that should keep young children (as well as the grown ups) happy...

An 8 Day Family Friendly Tour of the Northern Territory's Top End

Posted on 04 July, 2018 in family, kids, Litchfield, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Private Charter

This tour was designed for an extended family of 16 people, ranging in ages from 5 to 70! The purpose of the trip was not just a fun holiday but a chance for the children to learn about the land, its Indigenous people and their culture. The tour begins in Darwin, then travels south to Litchfield, followed by Kakadu (via Pine Creek), then into Arnhem Land and up to the Cobourg Peninsula (finishing with a scenic flight back to Darwin). These guests travelled in July. The tour included...

Kakadu for Kids

Posted on 18 April, 2018 in Kakadu, family, kids

Remember family holidays when you were a kid? Your parents would drag you along to boring museums, and you’d be stuck indoors with nothing to do but be annoyed by your little brother. We’ve all been there, and it's not fun. But what if we told you that we know a holiday destination that kids love? It’s a place where natural, outdoor adventure and cultural experiences can be found around every corner. It’s a place where the words "I'm bored" and "are we there yet?" are never uttered. When it comes to choosing a family holiday destination, look no further than Kakadu...