Darwin & Umgebung

Never smile at a crocodile... they might just smile back 😜 Meet Nike, he lives at Bawaka Homeland in #EastArnhemLand. ​Nike has a great story - he was rescued after being caught in ghost nets at only a few weeks of age and kept in the kitchen sink before being released back into the wild. He has called Bawaka home ever since and is seen as part of the family by the local community. @iamsavi visited this little known region with @Lirrwi Tourism, an aboriginal-owned company, who offer various touring into the remote Yolngu homelands. ​Fun fact: ‘Nike’ was named after @nike by Olympic gold medallist @cathyfreemanofficial during a visit to Bawaka. Up until then he was called ‘Baru’, which is the Yolŋu word for crocodile. Remember to be #crocwise: ​there are many areas in the NT where you can enjoy the water and go for a swim, but be sure to take note of signage before hopping in. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Aaron! ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

If you're planning a trip on #TheGhan with @journeybeyondrail, you're going to love the dinner experience under the stars and the sprawling gum trees at a truly historic location: the old #AliceSprings Telegraph Station, which appropriately for passengers on the modern train, was used to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide. Sit back and relax while chatting to new-found friends, wander over for a camel ride or inspect the old telegraph station and its fascinating museum pieces. As the sun goes down, you'll be treated to a delicious three-course meal, along with the lively sounds of a country singer and a star talk by a local astronomer. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, ​@scottslawinski! ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

There’s no better time to visit the tropical Top End than during @DarwinFestival each August, where a fabulous festival wonderland awaits you ✨ Balmy nights under twinkling lights provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dry season – known elsewhere in @Australia simply as ‘winter’. This 18-day event combines warm outdoor festivities with a program rich with local, national and international talent. Relax in the festoon-lit surrounds of Festival Park with a tasty dinner or dance the night away to the hottest contemporary bands in the Festival’s iconic open-air big top, The Lighthouse. Hurry, there’s only a few days left! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, ​@lmosscas! ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

You're looking at the breathtaking views from the Rim Walk in #KingsCanyon, tucked away in Watarrka National Park 🙌 This 6 kilometre walk is a hiker's heaven with soaring sandstone cliffs, lush rock holes and striking domes (pictured) which somewhat resemble an ancient city. This 3-4 hour walk deserves a comfortable place to rest your head - camp under a billion star sky at @KingsCreekStation or step up the luxe and overnight in a spa room at @KingsCanyon Resort, soaking up outback views from the tub. ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @melbourneiloveyou! ​​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

The outback meets the tropics in #Katherine, a big country town three hours drive south of #Darwin on the mighty Katherine River. The jewel of this area is Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, an ancient 13 gorge system that winds it way through the sandstone country. The walks around the gorge are one of the best ways to explore the region, ranging from easy 1-5 kilometre trails to serious full day and overnight hikes. They take you to stunning lookouts, secluded swimming holes, through palm filled valleys and over rocky escarpments. As @mooski_adventures discovered, the 8.4 kilometre return Windolf walk is well worth your while, offering sweeping views of the first gorge from Pat's Lookout, along with seasonal swimming at Southern Rockhole down below. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Amy and Sarah! ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #NitmilukNT #VisitKatherine