Top End Local’s Tips

Ready for an adventure through the heart of #KakaduNationalPark? Hop on a Yellow Water Cruise with @kakadutourism for an unforgettable journey through stunning wetlands and wildlife galore! You'll cruise through Yellow Water Billabong and the South Alligator River, spotting crocs, wallabies, wild horses, and even buffalo. And did we mention the 280 bird species singing around you? It’s pure magic! 🐊🦜 Whether you're a sunrise seeker or sunset chaser, this award-winning cruise near Cooinda Lodge runs year-round and is a must-do in Kakadu! 🌞 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_hannahmews. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #naturelover #sunset #roadtripaustralia [ID:A bright orange sun setting over water with reeds, birds in the distance and a crocodile swimming towards the camera]

Rugged landscapes shaped by time 🙌🌄 Take to the skies for magnificent views over #KakaduNationalPark 🚁 Join @kakaduair on a scenic flight, departing from Jabiru and Cooinda Lodge. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ashgillettphotos. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #DoKakadu #scenicflight #visitaustralia #nationalpark #wanderlust [ID: A series of photos showing the rugged green landscape of Kakadu National Park from the air]

Welcome to #DundeeBeach, aka tropical paradise south-west of #Darwin 🌴 Stay beachfront at @SkippersatDundee or @DundeeBeach_HolidayPark for epic sunsets and relaxed vibes. Home to some of the most unspoilt fishing in the NT, join @Barraorblue_fishingcharters, @outbackfishingchartersnt or @yknotfishingcharters on a charter 🎣 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_markfitz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #FishingNT #tropicalparadise #roadtripaustralia #visitaustralia #fishingaustralia

#KatherineHotSprings is actual paradise right on the doorstep of @VisitKatherine, just 3 hours south of #Darwin. Best known for its Insta-worthy clear water and pandanus-lined pools, these secluded natural springs pump from deep within the earth at a mild temperature. Not only is this swimming spot ridiculously beautiful, but you can also grab a coffee and bite to eat just moments away at @poprocketcafe 👌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @gerardfortowski! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #hotsprings #paradise #wildswimming #roadtripaustralia

@DarwinStreetArtFestival is back in 2024! 🎨✨ Since 2017, #Darwin has been transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery, and this year is no different. With 40+ artists creating 20 new murals, plus live music, workshops and more, it's an event you won't want to miss! 📱Take a self-guided tour on our ‘Darwin Street Art Festival’ App 🤳🏼Scan the QR codes on the walls as you see them 🛴Ride a @ridebeamau Scooter and follow the map 🚶🏼Join a @walkdarwin tour of the city, learning some history along the way! 🍴Join @darwingourmettours to take in some of Darwin’s local restaurants AND the public art #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #streetart #tropicalvibes #city #murals

Can you hear the waves crashing and feel the sun's warmth on your skin? That's the magic of @BanubanuRetreat in @EastArnhemLand... 💙 📸 1 & 2: @seanscottphotography #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #EastArnhemLand #beachretreat #visitaustralia #hiddengem #tropicalparadise

Just me, you and the view 💛 Only 30 minutes northeast of @VisitKatherine lies #NitmilukGorge, bursting with adventure! 🌿Dive into wildlife sightings, ancient rock art and refreshing waterholes. Choose your thrill: canoeing, sunset cruises, long walks, swimming spots or even helicopter rides - @nitmiluktours has it all! Our tip? Visit Baruwei lookout for epic views of the gorge system 😍 #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #NitmilukNT #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #gorge #epiclandscapes #sunrise

Got a case of Mondayitis? 🤭 This will cheer you up 👇 #MatarankaThermalPool has reopened! In case you've never come face to face with this breathtaking location, here's a sneak peek 😍 The small town of Mataranka can be found an hour south of @VisitKatherine, the unofficial gateway to the tropics. These heavenly springs bubble up at a cosy 34 degrees, filling a semi-man pool with the most perfect turquoise water, under a canopy of shady palms 🌴 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @brooklynkatee_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #hotsprings #paradise #wildswimming #outbackaustralia

Relax in the dip-worthy waters of Goanna Lagoon/Wathawuy; a freshwater stream winding its way through eucalyptus forest and bushland in @eastarnhemland 🌿 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @monikabolton_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #EastArnhemLand #wildswimming #lagoon #visitaustralia #roadtripaustralia

Ooooft, Motor Car Falls is one of the many places that come alive over the tropical summer months (Nov-Apr) in #KakaduNationalPark 💚 Nestled amidst high cliffs and lush monsoon forest, this enchanting waterfall boasts a stunning emerald plunge pool. Unlike the park's more famous falls that may be off-limits during this season, #MotorCarFalls remains accessible, offering a secluded paradise for those willing to embark on the scenic one-hour hike. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_project_ryan! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #wildswimming #waterfalls #roadtripaustralia

G'day from Nawurlandja lookout 🤩 Located 30 minutes south of #KakaduNationalPark's main township, Jabiru, this lookout offers world-class views across Anbangbang Billabong to Nourlangie Rock (Burrungkuy) and the #ArnhemLand escarpment. Our tip? Head here for sunrise or sunset! The rugged and remote beauty of Kakadu has stories to share that will take your breath away and touch your heart. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, the Bininj/Mungguy people have called the region home for some 65,000 years. Join @yibekka.kakadu on a tour at nearby Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Rock) and learn about the incredible rock art and shelters with a local Aboriginal guide. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #Seekakadu #DoKakadu #visitaustralia #outbackaustralia #sunset #Australia #epicviews #Aboriginalculture [ID: A woman stands in the distance on a rocky outcrop overlooking a large natural escarpment with green tree surrounds at sunset]

Cruise Yellow Water Billabong with @KakaduTourism and discover the national park's remarkable wetlands, teeming with rich wildlife, dramatic scenery and ever-changing landscape 🐊 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jessica_nguyen_. #SeeAustralia #KakaduNationalPark #TourismTopEnd #visitaustralia #crocodile #outbackaustralia #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu

We love the green season in @SeeKakadu! 🌿 The Yurmikmik walks in the southern region of #KakaduNationalPark offer a wet and wild adventure, especially during the tropical summer. If long hikes aren't your thing, a short 2 kilometre return stroll to Boulder Creek unveils this charming waterfall and secluded rock pools – perfect for a refreshing dip 😍 A four-wheel drive is recommended. ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ryeaaahh! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu

Nestled in the rugged tropical bushland of #LitchfieldNationalPark, the very clever family behind @hideawaylitchfield have created three secluded cabins, beautifully repurposing a series of shipping containers. Carved by monsoon rains over thousands of years, this landscape transforms with the storms into vibrant greens and blues. You'll wake up in a breathtaking escarpment of lush native bush 🌿 Their latest venture? A trio of family-friendly huts! Just a short drive from park favourites, #WangiFalls and #FlorenceFalls, it's the perfect off-grid base to explore the region. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @matt.lambley. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #glamping #outback [ID: A two-storey house surrounded by tropical bushland at sunset]

To mark 2023, we're sharing our top 10 posts of the year. Here's your 8th favourite photo! In August, we wrote - Is this Australia's most outback fuel stop?! The @dalywaterspub 'Outback Servo', around 270-kilometres south of @visitkatherine, has become a bucket-list destination for travellers 🤠 Stay, eat and explore the history that dates back to the 1930s on a #NTaustralia road trip 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ouroutbackodyssey 🙌 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd ID: Remote outback fuel bowser with rustic building and various signage

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in #Darwin... 🎄🌺 ​ Here's 5 local tips for enjoying Darwin's tropical summer season - ​ ​🌴 Catch the best sunsets and lightning shows at one of the many harbour-side locations including @darwinskiclub, @darwintrailerboatclub or @stokeshillwharf ​🌴 Cuddle, feed and swim with a croc at @crocosauruscove ​🌴 Head to the local markets - the vibrant #ParapMarketsDarwin are held every Saturday! ​🌴 Wine and dine in local haunts such as @charliesofdarwin or @ellabyminoli ​🌴 Cool off at the Wave Lagoon at @darwin.waterfront or drive 1.5 hours to #Litchfield, to see the park's raging waterfalls. Make sure you check the NT Parks websites for any closures.​ ​ ​Photo: @savvy_social via @city_of_darwin ​ ​#NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd ID: Blue ocean with city buildings in the distance, framed by bright red flowers with green leaves.

Once upon a tropical summer in @tourismtopend ✨ #Darwin's summer season is a magical must-see, epitomised by a build-up of formidable storm clouds, the smell of rain as it hits the ground and the most vibrant colour palette. Grab a seat at one of the numerous harbour-side locations, or explore East Point Reserve with it’s many view points, just minutes from the city. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @helloemilie! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SummerInTheNT ID: Large setting sun over the ocean with dark, moody storm clouds. A woman standing on the beach looking out at towards the ocean and colourful sunset

#Darwin's dreamy coastline is a sight to behold from the air 🚁 @airborne.solutions offer a variety of helicopter tours in @tourismtopend, but their 40 minute 'Above and Beyond' flight has to be one of our favourites! You'll take in the beauty of Darwin city and harbour area before continuing onto the stunning coast of the Cox Peninsula. Summer done differently in the Top End - @Australia's new, low-cost airline, @flybonza, has just launched two new exciting flights from the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast to Darwin...starting from $149* per person (one way). The first flight from the Sunshine Coast landed in Darwin today. Link in bio! ✈ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_danieltran_! ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Hidden gem alert ⚠ Tolmer Falls, one of #LitchfieldNationalPark's most magnificent sights, doesn't quite get the same crowds due to the absence of swimming, but it makes up for it with stunning views from the 1.6 kilometre loop track. Just 90 minutes from #Darwin, this park is a true wonder of @tourismtopend, complete with lush swimming spots, walking trails and hidden gems. While it's doable as a day trip, we recommend staying a couple of days - there's so much to explore! Summer in the Top End 7 day itinerary 👉 link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jasoncharleshill. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Rewind the clock on a relaxing boat cruise with @nitmiluktours through the ancient Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge ✨ ​ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @__thedailycommute. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #NitmilukNT #VisitKatherine

Dreaming of balmy weather and somewhere to enjoy a dip? ☀ @tourismtopend has you covered 100 times over, with hot springs, waterfalls, rock pools and waterholes almost everywhere you turn. The drive from #Darwin to @visitkatherine is filled with swimming opportunities, including the turquoise waters of #KatherineHotSprings. Take the long way for maximum adventure, road tripping along the Nature's Way, which also includes Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park 👌 Link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @laplivin. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Explore the vibrant streets of #Darwin and get lost in the magnificent street art 🎨🏙 As part of the annual @DarwinStreetArtFestival, murals have been painted by renowned local and interstate artists – some of which you can interact with by downloading the app! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @nicklovin69 and @jiwa_igusti. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Located only 40 minutes north of @visitkatherine in Nitmiluk National Park, #EdithFalls (Leliyn) is truly nature at its finest 🌿 Captured here, the upper pool is the epitome of wild swimming with cool cascades and pretty bushland surrounds - well worth the 2.6km loop walk! With a kiosk onsite and grassy campground nearby, there's every reason to stick around and enjoy this gorgeous location. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

With the best ocean views in town, the Gove Boat Club is the ultimate spot to enjoy the magic of #Nhulunbuy 🌅 Stop in for a sundowner after a day of exploring the #EastArnhemLand region and enjoy a bite to eat 🍽 Just 10 minutes from the town centre, it's a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. A local's bucket list for Nhulunbuy - link in bio! #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia

It's always a good day for a dip in @tourismtopend! 💦 Beautifully captured here by @_aswewander, the Lower Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to bask in the warm temperatures and enjoy a refreshing swim. Summer in the Top End 7 day itinerary 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Settle in for a sensational #sunset show at @TheDarwinSailingClub 🌴 In just 7 days, you can have an amazing adventure that links #Darwin, @Australia’s vibrant tropical capital city, with the ancient cultural and natural wonders of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. Itinerary link in bio! ✨ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_markfitz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd