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 @littlemisskoreadarwin, @charliesofdarwin or @ebbandflowdarwin ​🌴 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

The otherworldly East Alligator River winds it's way from the rocky escarpments and wetlands of #KakaduNationalPark all the way to the sea of Van Diemen’s Gulf 🙌 ​ ​Thinking about visiting @seekakadu over the tropical summer? Here are 5 ideas to fill your days in the region -  ​ ​🌱 Experience a scenic flight over World Heritage-listed wetlands and waterfalls with @kakaduair ​🌱 Witness an incredible sunrise on Yellow Water Billabong with @kakadutourism ​🌱 Stroll around the ancient open-air rock art site at Nourlangie/Burrungkuy  ​🌱 Join a @spectacularjumpingcrococodiles cruise on your way to Kakadu  ​🌱 Enjoy a refreshing dip at Motor Car Falls and Boulder Creek ​​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jasoncharleshill. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #HolidayHereThisYear

Summer, here we come! ☀🏖 Feel free exploring natural wonders in the Red Centre, where you can take a dip in your very own desert oasis, wake early for a spectacular outback sunrise or learn about local Aboriginal art in the beating heart of Australia 🧡 🎬: @jaxon_roberts #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #HolidayHereThisYear

Prepare to be blown away by the vibrant colours of @angkerlestandleychasm 🧡 Sacred to women's dreaming of the Arrernte people, it is located in a private flora and fauna reserve surrounded by the West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja). Wander up to the chasm, grab a bite to eat at the kiosk or join one of the cultural tours with an Arrente local. Our tip? ​Time your visit for midday, when the sun beams down and lights up the chasm walls 📸 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ruthanneloves! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #StandleyChasm #HolidayHereThisYear

Rugged landscapes shaped by time 🙌🌄 Take to the skies for magnificent views over #KakaduNationalPark 🚁 A trip to @Australia’s largest national park during the tropical summer means you can see the region at its greenest, watch the waterfalls roar at their fullest and witness the floodplains fill with migratory birds that have journeyed from across the other side of the world. Join @kakaduair on a scenic flight between November to April - flights depart from Jabiru and Cooinda Lodge. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @helloemilie! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #HolidayHereThisYear

They don't call it the 'Red Centre' for nothing ‼ ​Many travellers driving from #AliceSprings to #Uluru spot this flat-topped sandstone capped monolith on the horizon and mistake it for the iconic rock - earning it the nickname 'Fool-uru!' Mount Conner sits on @CurtinSprings, a million acre cattle station, 100 kilometres east of Uluru. Stop in at the wayside inn where they offer meals, touring and accommodation. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @wheresmongone! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #HolidayHereThisYear

@al1wanderlust captured this glorious snap at @thedarwinsailingclub, one of the many places to enjoy a stormy afternoon in #Darwin. The tropical summer is a special time in the Top End, when the landscape transforms in a riot of colour, when the long evenings are best enjoyed outside, and spending hours in the pool with a drink in hand is not just a luxury but an essential part of your day. With views like these, it's hard not to fall in love with Darwin 💛  ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @al1wanderlust!  ​ ​#SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #HolidayHereThisYear

Flying high over the rugged landscapes of @visitcentralaus 🚁 The striking MacDonnell Ranges spread for hundreds of kilometres east and west of #AliceSprings and are famous for their postcard-like scenery. Take to the skies with @alicespringshelicopter for epic views over the region 🙌 ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jade_elise_collins. ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #HolidayHereThisYear

Dramatic early morning scenes overlooking #Uluru and #KataTjuta 🚁🌄 ​@moniqueliveslife recently captured this very special moment in @visitcentralaus on her first helicopter flight. A sight to behold from any angle, these natural wonders are truly unforgettable from the air. Join @ayersrockhelicopters on a sunrise, daytime or sunset flight, available year round. ​ ​Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Monique! ​ ​#SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #HolidayHereThisYear