The Top End refers to the tropical northern region of Australia’s Northern Territory. The NT Capital Darwin is here, and you’ll also find the three popular national parks, Kakadu, Nitmiluk and Litchfield here
If you’re planning a Darwin to Broome Road Trip Itinerary you might be wondering what to see and do along this long outback drive. While there is plenty of open road along the drive from Darwin to Broome, there are also some real hightlights. You might be concerned if you don’t have a 4×4. The truth … Read more
This is the Complete Darwin City Travel Guide. If you’re planning a trip to the Northern Territory, whether you’re flying to Darwin, or doing a Road Trip to Darwin, in this post you’ll find all the essential information. Where to stay in Darwin, Where to Eat, and the best things to do in Darwin. We have … Read more
Are you looking for the ultimate travel guide to Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park? One that goes beyond a simple day trip? If so, you’re in the right place. Located around 300km south of Darwin in the Northern Territory, and at a convenient junction of the main road to Western Australia, Katherine is an ideal place … Read more
If you’re planning to visit the Northern Territory, chances are hiking in Kakadu National Park is already on your “must-do” list. At 20,000 square kilometres Kakadu is absolutely huge. There are so many highlights of Kakadu: incredibly preserved indigenous rock art galleries; thundering waterfalls and of course the wetlands teaming with birdlife (and crocodiles). Hiking in … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to the Top End of the Australia, here’s the truth about Kakadu: No trip to the Northern Territory is complete without visiting Kakadu. If Kakadu is not already on your list, here’s why you should put it on now! Perhaps you have limited time and you’re wondering how long to … Read more
If you’re planning a visit to the Northern Territory you really want to go beyond Darwin and check out the Top End. The best way to visit this beautiful natural playground is on a Top End Road Trip. The “Top End” is what locals call the tropical north of the Northern Territory. The Top End spreads north … Read more
Are you planning a Northern Territory Road Trip? The drive from Alice Springs to Darwin is one of the best road trips in Australia. It’s a long way – the distance from Alice Springs to Darwin is almost 1500km. This is definitely not a drive you would do in one day. Perhaps you’re concerned that there’s … Read more
Litchfield Upper and Lower Cascades Loop Walk Where Upper and Lower Cascades Hike, Litchfield National Park Length 3.3km Duration 2 hours (plus swimming time) Grade 4 Moderate – Difficult Wow! This hike is really amazing – and an easy choice for our favourite hike in Litchfield National Park. We parked at the Cascades car park, and … Read more
Are you planning a visit to the Top End of the Northern Territory and wondering which national park to visit? Perhaps you have limited time and are tossing up whether to visit Litchfield National Park or Kakadu. We have visited Litchfield three times in the last three years and we love this national park. Whether … Read more