Top End Local’s Tips

Beating those mid-week blues 💦 The #MatarankaThermalPool is the perfect place to escape when you @visitkatherine 🌴 And if you can't get enough of those crystal clear waters, #KatherineHotSprings and #BitterSprings are just a short drive away. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your trip @vanlife_craiglauren 🌴 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

With a secluded natural swimming hole, #MagukGorge is a tropical dream in #KakaduNationalPark 💦 11 summer travel ideas for Kakadu and surrounds - see link in bio 💚 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jack.and.megan! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #holidayherethisyear

Sit back and soak up your lush surroundings at #BitterSprings in the @visitkatherine region 💙 Nestled in Elsey National Park, the warm waters of these heavenly natural hot springs are perfect for a soothing swim. See link in bio for more info on this unique part of @tourismtopend 💦 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @lazopauli! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Found: the perfect place to reconnect and experience a tropical bush setting 💚 Where the outback meets the tropics, @CicadaLodge is nestled within Nitmiluk National Park, on Jawoyn country. Overlooking #NitmilukGorge, the lodge is the ultimate base to explore the ancient gorge system and learn more about the local Aboriginal culture. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @sabrina_hasenbein. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear #NitmilukNT

It's always a good day for a dip in @tourismtopend! 💦Perfectly captured here by @roz_and_loz, the Lower Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to bask in the warm temperatures and enjoy a refreshing swim. Summer is already here in the NT. Early bird deals available – link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @roz_and_loz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT

An afternoon of hot springs hopping... yes please, @visitkatherine! Grab brunch at @maidenslane before heading to #KatherineHotSprings, just minutes from the main street. This series of clear turquoise pools, surrounded by green pandanus and tropical vines, is perfect for a leisurely dip 🌴 Our tip? Add Bitter Springs and Mataranka Thermal Pool to your itinerary too! 📝 ​The town of #Katherine is an important meeting place for the Jawoyn, Dagoman and Wardaman people. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @gerardfortowski. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Pure tropical bliss... meet us at #WangiFalls in #LitchfieldNationalPark? 👙🌴 Does a 7 day summer adventure in @tourismtopend sound like a dream to you? See itinerary link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @changingtides__. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT

Whether it's sunrise or sunset, the views over #NitmilukGorge are simply stunning from Baruwei lookout in @visitkatherine 🌄 For a bird's eye view over this ancient gorge system, take to the skies with @katherinehelicopters, or enjoy a relaxing boat cruise through Jawoyn country with @nitmiluktours. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_houseawayfromhome. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #NitmilukNT

#LitchfieldNationalPark is full of good surprises, including this tropical paradise: Surprise Creek Falls 💦 Accessible only by 4WD, take the road less travelled and explore this small waterfall and series of rock pools. Stay a few nights in the campground and relax in this lush part of the national park, which never has too many visitors around at one time. Located just south of #Darwin, Litchfield is home to a number of dreamy swimming spots - see link in bio for more! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @tassietroops. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Good luck trying to pull us away from this spot 😍 #JimJimFalls, famous for its Jurassic Park-style scenery, can be reached by a moderately difficult 2 kilometre (return) hike. The trail takes you through monsoon forest and over boulders to a deep natural pool, all surrounded by dramatic 200 metre cliffs. There's so much to see and do in #KakaduNationalPark - see link in bio for our top 10! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @katrina_ashleighh. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #holidayherethisyear

A true blue outback stop 🤠 The @DalyWatersPub is a colourful pub; clad in corrugated iron, draped with bougainvillea and crammed with decades of memorabilia. Located nearly three hours south of #Katherine, just off the Stuart Highway, stop in at this iconic location for a local wild caught Territory barramundi or stay the night and enjoy the live entertainment over the dry season (May-September). Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @staycationoz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Lush #LitchfieldNationalPark is the ultimate location for a weekend (or weekday!) getaway with nature activities galore. ​Fed by twin falls and fringed by shady trees, #FlorenceFalls ranks as one of the park's top spots, particularly as it's swimmable almost year round. ​Floating in this lush waterhole, you'll feel yourself instantly relax 💚 Only 90 minutes from #Darwin - see link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @somewhere_in_a_van. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

After a beautiful balmy day, kick back with a cold drink overlooking #Darwin Harbour in @tourismtopend🌴 These sublime sunset scenes are brought to you by @skiclubdarwin, one of Darwin's many laidback seaside clubs that are perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and making the most of the tropical weather ☀ Summer starts early in the NT 👉 see link in bio for early bird deals! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @territorysavvy. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

The rugged and remote beauty of #KakaduNationalPark 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. For 10 things to do in Kakadu, see our link in bio 💚 Looking for more @tourismtopend tips? Check out our stories - @jack.and.megan are answering all of your questions about Darwin and Kakadu! #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #holidayherethisyear #tourismtopend

Take a helicopter flight above the spectacular coastal landscapes of the #TiwiIslands before landing at what has to be @Australia's most remote swimming hole, Ranku 🌴💦 This exclusive experience is offered by @TiwiIslandRetreat, an idyllic slice of paradise located north of #Darwin in @tourismtopend. There’s plenty of reasons to start your summer holiday sooner with warm weather waiting for you in the NT. Check out our early bird deals to book your trip – starting this September. Link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @oztravelchapter. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Take to the skies for breathtaking views of the colourful river systems and lush wetlands surrounding #Darwin in @tourismtopend 💚 Experience this unique perspective on a scenic flight with @airborne.solutions 🚁 Summer starts early in the NT! ☀ Check out our early bird deals – coming this September... link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @blakeleighsmith. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Wake up to balmy temperatures and epic views at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge... ☀ Why wait ‘till December for a holiday? Summer starts early in the NT! Early bird deals available – link in bio 📝 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_escapemedia_. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

The wait is over! @DarwinFestival opens tonight ✨ @Australia’s hottest winter arts festival combines the quintessential spirit and energy of #Darwin with warm outdoor festivities and a vibrant program of events. Learn more - link in bio! #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear #darwinfestival