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Australia - Top End
Darwin
The capital of the Northern Territory is the gateway to explore the Top End. The city boasts a relaxed lifestyle and a huge choice of outdoor activities.
There are only two seasons in the Top End – the “dry” from April to October and the “wet” from May to September. The dry season is regarded as the best time to visit but don’t be deterred by the wet season as it is the time when you will see the Top End at its most green and the waterfalls at their most spectacular.
Further Afield - Recommendations
Litchfield National Park and Katherine
Litchfield National Park lies 60 miles south of Darwin and is renowned for its beautiful waterfalls, sheer cliffs and amazing rock formations.
Further south is the township of Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park, home to Katherine Gorge. Take a cruise on the Katherine River where sheer sandstone cliffs are reflected in the shimmering water and freshwater crocodiles abound.
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Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land
East of Darwin lies the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Cruise the Yellow Waters and see crocodiles, jabiru, a vast number of birds and wild brumbies (horses) on the banks of the river.
Visit the Aboriginal rock art sites of Ubirr and Nourlangie and see ancient art and stories of the Aboriginal people recorded on the walls of the caves. Kakadu also boasts the spectacular waterfalls of Jim Jim & Twin Falls and many beautiful Gorges such as Barramundi Gorge.
Arnhem Land boasts a wild primeval, ancient landscape which is justly regarded as one of Australia’s last frontiers. Owned and inhabited by the Aboriginal people, Arnhem Land has a diverse mix of clans speaking over 40 separate languages and amazing rock art.
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Katherine
Katherine is the third largest settlement in the territory. The spectacular Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk
National Park near the town has many caves full of ancient rock
paintings.
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