Top End Dry Season Tours
Posted on 01 May, 2025 inTop End visitor numbers start to climb quickly at this time of the year. Outdoor dining again becomes popular, sunset drinks, cultural events, festivals and bustling open-air markets commence. Many popular tourist sites begin to reopen after seasonal closures, and the comfortable temperatures and drop in humidity make it the perfect time to start exploring National Parks including the most popular Kakadu National Park.
Venture North Safaris operate micro-group 4WD safaris in the Top End. Our cultural and nature-based tours commence in May and depart Darwin twice weekly until October. With a maximum of 6 passengers, tours are personal and guaranteed to be a fun experience while taking you off the beaten track into lesser-known locations. Our Venture North guides are a team of professional, experienced individuals passionate about the cultural and natural elements of the region they visit and they can't wait to get back on the road!
5-Day Top End Tour (May & September)
Kakadu National Park Arnhem Land Katherine Litchfield National Park
This small group 5-Day Top End Tour allows travellers to experience the best parts of the Top End at an excellent time of year. At the start of the Dry Season, the landscapes are lush and green, wildlife is abundant, and waterfalls are still flowing fast! Experience hiking into waterfalls, swimming in clear pristine natural pools, and epic aerial views of Kakadu National Park. We mustn't forget to mention wildlife cruises full of birdlife and crocodiles, quality Top End accommodation, sunset canapés, and much more!
Highlights include; Waterfall hikes, swimming in picturesque water holes, exploring ancient rock art sites with an Indigenous guide, a scenic flight over Kakadu, wildlife cruises full of birdlife and crocodiles, quality accommodation, and much more!
With select departures in May and September, we have LIMITED SEATS available for MAY departures. Contact us to find out more.
5-Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Cobourg Peninsula Tour (June – September)
Kakadu National Park Arnhem Land Cobourg Peninsula
We anticipate a busy dry season, with departure dates on our award-winning 5-Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Cobourg Peninsula Tour selling out fast. This twice-week micro-group tour operates from Darwin, June through mid-September. It offers far more than a regular Kakadu experience as we take you off the beaten track and deeper into Arnhem Land and the Cobourg Peninsula. With an excellent balance of cultural and nature based activities, this tour is guaranteed to tick all the boxes.
Highlights include; Wetland cruise, Maguk (Barramundi Gorge), Ubirr, Mamukala Wetlands, Nawalandja Lookout, an Indigenous guided rock-art tour of Injalak Hill, Cobourg Marine Park, Victoria Settlement, Cobourg Coastal Camp, and more!
This award-winning tour does SELL OUT in advance, especially in JUNE and JULY. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly for more details or to check availability.
Catch a glimpse of this award-winning tour below;
The tour offered me more than I expected in terms of variety of experiences. It is difficult to pick a highlight, but I particularly enjoyed the remoteness and the wild ancient landscapes
Ross Bauer - 5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Cobourg Tour Guest - Sept 2023
4-Day Arnhem Land & Cobourg Peninsula Tour (June – September)
Arnhem Land Cobourg Peninsula
The above award-winning tour also operates as a 4-Day Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula itinerary. It is the perfect touring option for those self-drive travellers already in Kakadu. Ideal for those staying in Jabiru, who wish to get further off the beaten track but don't want to navigate the river crossings and tough terrain.
With a couple of vehicle storage options in Kakadu, you can hop out of the driver's seat and let Venture North take care of the driving and planning for a few days! Departing Jabiru on Tuesdays and Fridays from June through to September, find out more about this tour here;
