As Steve and Morgan completed their hard-working (or working-holiday), location scouting journey across the Top End, we grabbed them for a quick Q&A for their do’s and don’ts for doing the NT.
How to pack for a Top End getaway
Morgan:
I pretty much pack all my summery clothes because basically my mood will dictate what I wear each day. But I’ll never leave home without my Ray-Bans, Birks... oh, and of course my iPhone!
Steve:
Swag, Akubra, Leatherman, fishing gear and a couple of t-shirts and jocks on rotation.
![Steve and Morgan taking photos near a Beach on Tiwi islands](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/bltd218547e1bc8abed/636b2fb69f5251016839cd3b/Steve_and_Morgan_taking_photos_near_a_Beach_on_Tiwi_islands.jpg?width=570&height=321&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
![Steve and morgan scouting locations on Tiwi Islands](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/blt859c4b6669ee6d63/636b2fb92805ae615f5a6aba/Steve_and_morgan_scouting_locations_on_Tiwi_Islands.jpg?width=570&height=321&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
Top 3 locations
Morgan:
- Litchfield – it makes for an epic Insta shot!
- Kakadu – not just for the stunning waterfalls and swimming holes, but also for the cultural experience.
- Darwin – for the balmy weather, pools, bars and restaurants. The nightlife is pumping and there's plenty of local-joints for a night out with my squad.
Steve:
- Katherine – it’s where the Outback meets the tropics.
- East Arnhem Land – I love a bit of fishing and the fish are big out there!
- Tiwi Islands – did I mention I love fishing?
Top 3 experiences
Morgan:
- The waterfalls in Kakadu were epic! My faves were Jim Jim and Twin Falls.
- Just chilling with the local crew in Tiwi was amaze. The art and culture there is strong!
- And the bars and restaurants in Darwin are lit! My fave eating joint was Little Miss Korea followed by drinks at Trader Bar. The markets across the weekends are a must!
Steve:
- Setting up my swag and cooking a good old Aussie BBQ on an open fire under the outback night sky.
- Catching barra on the Daly River and then retiring at the Daly River Inn after a long day’s gruelling work on the water.
- Bird watching on the wetlands at Yellow Water in Kakadu – my bird photography album is top-notch.
![Steve and Morgan listening to a tour guide explain aborginal culture](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/bltc69113f293f33f7f/636b2fbd4b95eb7e99d66a6e/Steve_and_Morgan_listening_to_a_tour_guide_explain_aborginal_culture.jpg?width=770&height=434&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
![Morgan sitting on some rocks in kakadu](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/blt9128d0e3b07448b1/636b2fc0febfa30812bc66e8/Morgan_sitting_on_some_rocks_in_kakadu.jpg?width=370&height=434&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
What’s on your NT road trip playlist?
Morgan:
Whatever Drake has just dropped – his beats are on point for the summer vibe in the Top End.
Steve:
For long rugged outback drives you can’t go past:
Nickleback – How You Remind Me
Nickleback – Far Away
Nickleback – Photograph
Favourite places to grab a bite
Morgan:
Cocktails and chilli prawns at Mindil Beach Casino Resort’s Cove restaurant OR craft beers and a fish burger at The Precinct at the Waterfront.
In Katherine – the Black Russian Caravan Bar coffee and toasties are V. delish!
Steve:
A meat pie from the nearest roadhouse. A lone wolf like me is always on the move so you gotta down a pie in the troupie to stay on the job. But if I’m heading out for a cold one, I can’t go past the tomahawk steak at the Beachfront Hotel.
![Poolside Cocktails served at the Mindil Beach Casino resort](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/blt094da4a9d21690d9/636b2fc3f6079468955f9222/Poolside_Cocktails_served_at_the_Mindil_Beach_Casino_resort.jpg?width=570&height=760&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
![Tomahawk Steak served on a board platter at the Beachfront Hotel](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/blt9c22364260a193a1/636b2fc5b3add50f490ccd9e/Tomahawk_Steak_served_on_a_board_platter_at_the_Beachfront_Hotel.jpg?width=570&height=760&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
Best places to spot NT wildlife
Morgan:
I spotted a peewee when I was lounging on my unicorn pool float at the Waterfront.
Steve:
Well, I’ve been doing this gig for 20 years and you’ll find a tonne of wildlife out in Kakadu. There’s buffalo, fish and an abundance of birds. Came face to face with a croc once…
![Steve and morgan taking photos from a lookout](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/blta5935521634c746d/636b2fc717a22f7913befdc3/Steve_and_morgan_taking_photos_from_a_lookout.jpg?width=570&height=321&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
![Steve and morgan admiring the scenery in the NT](https://images.northernterritory.com/v3/assets/blt0a1258326b2bae62/bltbe44ee1921bf6294/636b2fc93b02637d4a019a90/Steve_and_morgan_admiring_the_scenery_in_the_NT.jpg?width=570&height=321&fit=crop&auto=webp&quality=80)
Locations to access wi-fi
Morgan:
There are so many remote locations across the NT where I could log into wi-fi…. And even better, it was free! I found free wi-fi in Tiwi, at the Katherine Hot Springs, the Darwin Waterfront and even Pine Creek!
Steve:
Why would you want to be on your bloomin’ phone when there’s so much to see and do in the NT!? A seasoned maverick like myself likes to take in the incredible surroundings of the Territory.
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