Darwin

Region

The tropical Top End is dramatic, vibrant and friendly, and offers a range of experiences. Darwin, the Northern Territory’s cosmopolitan capital, is a great place to begin exploring. The city offers a range of accommodation and facilities, and is a popular holiday destination, thanks to its relaxed charm and proximity to the region’s iconic natural wonders.

An hour south of Darwin is Berry Springs Nature Park, a swimming and recreational area and the popular Territory Wildlife Park is just next door. Operating on the nearby Adelaide River, regular jumping crocodile cruises provide the chance to see saltwater crocodiles propel themselves from the water. Further south along the Stuart Highway is Litchfield National Park, a great place to cool off beneath cascading waterfalls and view attractions such as unique magnetic termite mounds, monsoonal rainforests and tumbling rocky waterholes. World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is 250 kilometres from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.

To the north of Darwin are the Tiwi Islands where visitors can share in the culture of the Tiwi people. Take an organised tour and purchase some local art and crafts, chat with some of the local Tiwi ladies over a pot of billy tea, or fish the clear waters surrounding the islands.

Fishing is a popular Northern Territory pastime, with Darwin and Bynoe Harbours offering excellent fishing. The Daly River, the Mary River wetlands and the Victoria River are among the fishing hot spots while Dundee Beach and Mandorah Beach boast stretches of sandy coastline.

Darwin

Region
Litchfield National Park

Litchfield

Municipality

Population: 23826 |

Litchfield National Park covers an area of around 1,500 square kilometres and is an easy two...

Coomalie

Shire

Your journey to Litchfield National Park from Darwin will take you through Coomalie Shire. A visit...

Darwin Area - Northern Territory

Darwin

City

Population: 79165 |

Darwin, the Northern Territory's vibrant capital, is a city with influences that are as much Asian...

Palmerston

City

Population: 33783 |

Palmerston is the second largest city in the Northern Territory located an easy drive from Darwin...

Belyuen

Shire

Population: 164 |

Belyuen Shire's administrative area is centered on the mostly Indigenous community of Belyuen. It is located 128km...

Wagait

Shire

Population: 461 |

Wagait Shire is a quiet beach community on the north coast of the Cox Peninsula, 8kms to...

Tiwi Islands

Tiwi Islands

Regional Council

Population: 2458 |

Located 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands are the combination of Bathurst and Melville...

West Daly

Regional Council

Population: 3176 |

The West Daly area is administered by the West Daly Regional Council. located in the north-western section...

Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park

Place Of Interest

Litchfield

Litchfield National Park covers an area of around 1,500 square kilometres and is an easy two...

Mary River

Mary River Area

Place Of Interest

Litchfield

The Mary River area encompasses the Mary River National Park and Djukbinj National Park on the...

Melville Island

Place Of Interest

Tiwi Islands

Melville Island, along with nearby Bathurst Island, is part of the Tiwi Islands, about 80 kilometres...