Darwin to Broome Road Trip – an epic 2wd journey

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

The Complete Darwin City Travel Guide 2023

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

The best hikes in Kakadu National Park 2023

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

The truth about visiting Kakadu National Park 2023

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

The Ultimate Top End Road Trip – the best of the NT

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

An Epic Alice Springs to Darwin Road Trip Itinerary

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

The Best Things to do in Alice Springs 2023

Alice Springs is the unofficial capital of Central Australia.  Located in the south of the Northern Territory, it is almost in the dead centre of Australia.  The Todd River runs through the centre of Alice Springs, although this river is almost always dry. The most distinctive feature in the area is the MacDonnell Ranges. While many people … Read more

The Complete Travel Guide to Palm Valley NT 2023

Palm Valley NT is located in the Finke Gorge National Park in the Northern Territory.  It is one of those places you might never have heard of – we hadn’t before we got to Central Australia.  It’s definitely a hidden gem in the Red Centre, somewhat overshadowed by it’s more famous neighbours Uluru, Kings Canyon and even … Read more

The Ultimate West MacDonnell Ranges Itinerary 2023

Are you planning a trip to Central Australia and looking for the ideal West MacDonnell Ranges Itinerary? You’ve no doubt heard that the “West Macs” are a must-see destination in the Red Centre. Maybe you’re wondering how many days you need to visit the West MacDonnell Ranges? Can you do a day trip to the … Read more