NORTHERN TERRITORY Holiday Guide 2019

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Kakadu National Park Explorer Litchfield National Park Waterfalls • Explore Kakadu National Park FULL DAY | D4 • Explore the beauty of Litchfield National Park FULL DAY | D5 • Experience Warradjan Cultural Centre • Enjoy a refreshing swim at Florence & Wangi Falls • Cruise along the famous Yellow Water Billabong * • Visit Howard Springs Nature Park $265 ADULT $185 ADULT • Visit spectacular Nourlangie • See the spectacular Tolmer Falls * • Learn about ancient Aboriginal rock art $133 CHILD • Stop for a nice, relaxing lunch $93 CHILD

Culture, Wildlife & Jumping Crocs Tiwi Aboriginal Cultural Experience • Visit the Pudakal Aboriginal Cultural Centre FULL DAY | D6 • Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from Darwin FULL DAY | TFER • Head to the iconic Humpty Doo Pub for lunch • Learn about the Tiwi people’s unique lifestyle • Cruise along the croc-infested Adelaide River * • Experience traditional cultural ceremonies ADULT ADULT • Spot the amazing native birdlife and flora $209 • Visit Tiwi Museum & Early Mission Preccint $295 * • Learn about and experience Aboriginal culture $105 CHILD • View and buy local artwork $148 CHILD

For more information please visit Shop 6, 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin or call 1300 228 546 aatkings.com *Conditions: These prices do not include the entry fee to the Kakadu National Park. 12966a WELCOME TO THE TOP END Aboriginal people are the original custodians of the Top End and have a unique relationship with the land. Their art and Dreamtime stories weave a connection between spirit and country and provide modern travellers with a deeper understanding and insight to the mysteries of land and waters.

The Northern Territory occupies Darwin is the Northern Territory’s hire with unlimited kilometers. about one sixth of Australia’s total multicultural capital, famed for its Further detailed information and land mass; its boundaries encompass markets and festivals, Asian cuisine advice is available by contacting a variety of contrasting landscapes and beautiful natural harbour. It is Tourism Top End on and experiences. also the perfect base from which 1300 138 886 visiting our website to explore the natural treasures of tourismtopend.com.au or emailing The Top End of the Northern World Heritage-Listed Kakadu and [email protected]. Territory is known for its tropical Litchfield National Parks as well as You can also visit the information weather, crocodiles, rich indigenous the Tiwi Islands, Nitmiluk National centre on 6 Bennett Street, Darwin. culture, great fishing, national parks Park and Arnhem Land. and laid-back lifestyle. Front cover image: This guide is intended as an Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge It is home to an eclectic mix of informative planning tool to help cultures whose outdoor lifestyle is plan your holiday. Contained within complemented by brilliant sunsets, are accommodation, tour and fantastic fishing and a colourful attraction listings as well as maps, calendar of outdoor events. essential information and vehicle

4 Festivals & Events 2019 35 The Peninsula Way 55 Victoria River & Timber Creek 6 Travelling To & Around 37 Litchfield National Park 56 Borroloola and the Gulf 11 Things to do in the Top End 41 Batchelor & Adelaide River 57 Arnhem Land - Gove & Cobourg 12 Tours, Charters & Cruises 43 Daly River 62 Kakadu National Park 18 Itineraries for the Top End 45 Douglas-Daly 69 Wildlife & Wetlands Region 23 Fishing in the Top End 46 Pine Creek 74 Tiwi Islands & Vehicle Hire 48 Katherine and Surrounds 76 East Kimberley 25 Discover Darwin & Surrounds 53 Mataranka, Stuart Highway & 78 Membership Directory 31 Darwin Accommodation Roper River 82 Map of Northern Territory #TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 1 We keep you exploring Whether you’re exploring the outback or taking that much needed road trip, we’ve got a vehicle for you. Choose from a great range of SUV’s, all at great rates. thrifty.com.au or 136 139

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Spiders Exhibition, 5 Goyder’s Day, Darwin 3 World Travel Expo 2019, Museum & Art Gallery of the Waterfront by the Darwin Convention Centre Northern Territory Deckchair Cinema (until 28 April) 16 The ABBA Show, Darwin Convention Centre 5 Chinese New Year, various 20 Flix in the Wet, venues across Darwin 17 Tiwi Islands Football and Art Casuarina Events Cinema Sale, Bathurst Island (until 24 March) Lano and Woodley - Fly, 13 22 360 AllStars, Darwin Convention Centre Darwin Entertainment Centre 26 Australia Day Celebrations, 15 Rudimental LIVE at Mindil, various venues across the Mindil Beach 23 Mud Racing, Hidden Valley Top End Motor Sports Complex 15-18 Travelling Film Festival, Alice Springs 26 Mud Racing, Hidden Valley 23 Between the Moon and the Stars, Motor Sports Complex 19 77th Anniversary of the Museum & Art Gallery of the NT Bombing of Darwin, Cenotaph (until 29 March 2020) - The Esplanade and various venues across the Top End April Darwin Festival 19-20 Rodriguez, Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, 5-14 Darwin Entertainment Centre Alice Springs 23 Mud Racing, Hidden Valley 17 Deckchair Cinema Opening Motor Sports Complex Night, Deckchair Cinema TBC Travelling Film Festival, Darwin 13 Mud Racing, Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex Mindil Beach Sunset Market 25 ANZAC Day Commemorations

25 Mindil Beach Sunset Market Opening Night, Disclaimer: The calendar of events is Mindil Beach provided as a service from Tourism Top End. As event information by 26 Arafura Games, organisers can change without notice, Marrara Sports Complex we advise you to contact organisers (running until 4 May) directly to confirm all details prior to planning your holiday. Tourism Top 27 Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup End assumes no responsibility for any Carnival, Alice Springs errors or omissions.

4 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 The Top End is host to a wide range of incredible, world-class, unique events. Laugh along with the locals at quirky events distinctive to the Top End, honour Aboriginal culture at indigenous celebrations in remote communities or revel in major sporting events such as the V8 Supercars and Darwin Cup Carnival. You will find all you need to know about Top End events listed here, more events can be viewed at tourismtopend.com.au/things-to-do/events May June July

3-5 Blacken Open Air, 7-9 Barunga Cultural and 1 Territory Day Alice Springs Sports Festival, Barunga Community 5 Open Cockpit Darwin 2019, Darwin Aviation Museum

11 Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival, Nightcliff Foreshore 5-14 Darwin Fringe Festival, 14-15 Banff Mountain Film Festival, Various Venues around Darwin Darwin Deckchair Cinema 6 Darwin Cup Carnival, 3 Ian Moss, SKYCITY Darwin Darwin Turf Club 7-10 Finke Desert Race, (until 5 Aug) 17-26 Ord Valley Muster, Alice Springs Kununurra 8-15 Naidoc Week

10-19 A Taste of Kakadu, 8-9 Greek Glenti, 13 Darwin Dili Yacht Rally Kakadu National Park Bicentennial Park 19-20 Royal Katherine Show, 18 Bass in the Grass, 14-16 Supercars Championship Katherine Showgrounds George Brown Darwin Series, Hidden Valley Raceway Bontanic Gardens 14 Darwin Lions Beer Can Regatta, Mindil Beach 18-19 Fred Pass Rural Show, 18-19 Ocean Film Festival World Tour, Freds Pass 25-27 Royal Darwin Show, Darwin Deckchair Cinema Darwin Showgrounds 25-26 Territory Taste Festival, Darwin Cruise Ship Terminal + 22-23 Darwin 4WD, Boating and 29 The Terra Territory Challenge, Fort Hill Wharf Camping Expo, Hidden Valley Raceway Darwin Showgrounds (Running until 4 Aug) 31 Pine Creek Gold Rush, Pine Creek (until 2 June) 29-30 TERRA 3 Hour Race, Hidden October Valley Raceway August 1 Million Dollar Fish Competition 29-30 Mandorah Ukelele Folk Festival, 2-5 Stone Country Festival, Mandorah 1-28 October Business Month Arnhem Land August cont... 31 Mindil Beach Sunset Markets 2-5 Garma Festival, Arnhem Land Closing Night, Mindil Beach 9 36th Telstra NATSIAA Awards 3 Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball, Ceremony & Opening Night, Darwin Turf Club Museum & Art Gallery on the Northern Territory November 5 Darwin Cup Day, 11 Remembrance Day, Darwin Turf Club 17 Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta, Bicentennial Park Alice Springs 8-25 Darwin Festival, Various Venues 16-17 Heineken Hottest 7’s in the around Darwin September World, Rugby Park, Marrara 12 Troy Cassar-Daley, 9-11 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, SKYCITY Darwin December Darwin Convention Centre 31 New Years Eve, various venues around the Top End

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 5 TRAVELLING TO & AROUND THE TOP END Getting Here locations in remote areas, a four- Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, China, wheel drive is absolutely essential. Thailand, Timor Leste and Indonesia. Self-drive Good travel advice for those using It is possible when booking your Excellent sealed highways provide four-wheel drive vehicles will make flights to arrange for a rental car, ease of access into and around the the trip fun and keep it safe. Make awaiting your arrival at Darwin Top End region. The Stuart Highway sure you plan ahead for your journey airport. Airport collections attract an from Adelaide, the Barkly Highway and always advise somebody of your additional fee. from Queensland and the Victoria travel schedule. Highway from Western Australia Rail are sealed all the way. For the more For specific information on self-drive Great Southern Rail offers adventurous traveller, access into access to some of the more remote visitors to the Top End region the the Top End may also be made locations in the Top End region, opportunity to enjoy one of the by the Savannah Way, entering and the truly unique experiences world’s great train journeys aboard our region from Queensland on that these off-road adventures can The Ghan. The regular service from an unsealed road that starts at offer, visitors are advised to visit Adelaide to Darwin stops at Alice Wollogorang. But no matter which their local library or check out their Springs and Katherine before its way you decide to come – the Top local bookstores for one of the final destination, Darwin. A truly End offers an incredible range of many specialist guides available on memorable way to experience the attractions and top class facilities exploring the four-wheel drive tracks wonders of this unique landscape. for our motoring and caravanning of the Top End region. visitors to ensure that your visit to Cruise the region is a memorable one. Bus/Coach Many cruise ships now include the Darwin and the Top End region is Top End in their schedules, often well serviced by major national including a day stopover in Darwin. coach companies. Check with your Expedition cruises are also becoming local travel agent or direct with a popular way to visit remote north the operator for details of service coast Aboriginal art communities in schedules, fares and tour packages. Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt.

Fly Daily scheduled flights to Darwin 4WD operate from every mainland Although a two-wheel drive vehicle Australian capital city. Darwin, being will get you to the majority of the closest Australian capital city sites and attractions in the region, to Asia, has regular international to explore some of the special air services from Singapore, the

6 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Getting Around on 1800 246 199 or visit Cycling in the Top End roadreport.nt.gov.au Drivers need to be mindful of cyclists when travelling on roads. In Free WIFI Hotspots around Know your roads the Northern Territory, cyclists have the Top End A ‘fully-sealed road’ refers to a road right of way on public roads and - Darwin CBD - Smith Street Mall that is sealed and maintained with highways. - Darwin Waterfront bitumen and tar. A ‘gravel road’ is - Mindil Beach Markets not sealed and surface conditions Darwin’s flat terrain and glorious - Bathurst Island, Tiwi Islands can vary. Usually these roads are tropical climate lend themselves to - Mary River Wilderness Retreat graded once or twice a year, but cycling as a pleasant recreational - Gunlom - Kakadu National Park ‘bulldust’ and corrugations are pursuit - and you can do it in - Gove - Visitor Information Centre common hazards. complete safety by using the city’s - Wangi Falls extensive local network of excellent A ‘one-lane development road’ is a cycle tracks. gravel road with a strip of bitumen running down its centre. Road trains Cycle tracks will take you along the travel along the bitumen for quick breezy coastal fringe of the city transportation. If you are driving on and suburbs, to parks, reserves a one-lane development road, pull and general recreation facilities to the side to allow the road train throughout Darwin. - Katherine Hot Springs to keep all tyres on the bitumen and For further information visit - Mataranka Homestead overtake safely. www.darwin.nt.gov.au/cyclepaths - Daly Waters Pub - Timber Creek Caravan Park A ’four-wheel drive track’ is a road Entering Aboriginal land - Barkly Homestead that is suitable only for cars with If you’re planning to visit Aboriginal - Tennant Creek - four-wheel drive capability. These land during your stay in the Top End Visitor Information Centre roads traverse grounds that are region you must first obtain a travel - Devils Marbles Hotel (Wauchope) unsuitable for two-wheel drive permit before entering. When visiting - Devils Marbles - Car parking/info vehicles and can be rocky, sandy, Aboriginal land and communities muddy and steep. in the more remote areas, it is sometimes necessary to join an Driving in the Top End Remote areas organised tour with one of our many Whether you are heading off on your Driving off the beaten track into specialised 4WD safari operators. driving adventure for a week or just the remote Top End requires extra Those wishing to enter Aboriginal a day, preparation and planning is equipment for the adventure. Along land on their own must apply in the key to a safe drive experience in major highways, food and fuel writing to the relevant Aboriginal the Territory. Ninety-five percent of stops are generally every 200-300 Land Councils. the Northern Territory’s highways kilometres, but in more remote areas For further information contact: are sealed, but the more challenging distances can be much greater. The Northern Land Council off-road routes traverse sand, (08) 8920 5100 rocky watercourses and escarpment Carry additional fuel and sufficient Fax: (08) 8920 5255 country. It is important for your food and water for the trip. Plan Email: [email protected] vehicle to be well-equipped with where to re-supply. www.nlc.org.au recovery gear, a first aid kit, spare parts and tools. Have your vehicle Mobile phone coverage is limited Buying Takeaway Alcohol serviced before you take off and outside major regional centres in All Territorians and visitors to the carry extra fuel when driving into the Northern Territory. A satellite Northern Territory will need to show remote areas. You will also need phone, CB radio or HF radio are good photo ID to buy takeaway alcohol. to take sufficient food and water alternatives. Ultra-high frequency This change is part of the Banned supplies. If hiring a vehicle please (UHF) is the most commonly used CB Drinker Register (BDR) program. The check your terms and conditions with setting among four-wheel drivers, register will identify people who are Tourism Top End or direct with your although it will only transmit over banned from purchasing takeaway hire company regarding driving on a short distance. Permits may be alcohol and stop them from buying unsealed roads. required. Restrictions apply to the it. It will assist in reducing alcohol- consumption and transportation of related harm to individuals, families Always check road conditions and let alcohol on Aboriginal land. and the community. someone know your travel plans. For further information visit nt.gov.au/driving/safety/alcohol- Plastic bags are bannned in the The Northern Territory Government drugs-and-driving Northern Territory has a 24hr recorded message service The plastic bag ban commenced in

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 7 2011, and means that retailers can no Darwin and Katherine. Contact Natural hazards longer supply lightweight, “single- Tourism Top End to book your car saltwater crocodiles use” style plastic bags, including hire with unlimted kilometres. The world’s largest reptile is the degradable bags. There are a range Restrictions may apply to the hire of Northern Territory’s very own of environmentally friendly options your vehicle and insurance policies saltwater crocodile, or ‘salties’ available from retailers, but you may can vary. Some plans do not offer as they are known by locals. This be charged for them, or you can take roadside assistance in remote areas incredible carnivore has sat atop the your own bag to the shop. or coverage for travel on food chain of the Top End for 100 nt.gov.au/environment/environment- ungazetted roads. million years and is a major draw protection-recycling-waste/plastic- card for visitors to the Top End. bag-ban Companies rarely insure single Corroboree Billabong is home to the vehicle accidents at night, so drive highest concentration of saltwater Climate cautiously as native animals and crocodiles in the world. The Top End has a tropical climate stock often wander close to roads at and has two distinct seasons, the this time. Saltwater crocodiles are protected ‘Wet’ and the ‘Dry’. The Wet season by law and abound in most is from November until April. Expect Check the conditions of your Northern Territory waterways, monsoonal rains and storms, which insurance policy at the time of including Darwin Harbour and its usually only last 25 - 45 minutes. booking and ensure the hire car surrounding creeks and estuaries. Temperatures typically range 25°C company explains how to use your These creatures, which can grow (77°F) to 33°C (91°F) and humidity vehicle, including how to engage to more than six metres in length, levels can reach in excess of 80%. the four-wheel drive function. Check are incredibly territorial and have, your terms and conditions with at times, been known to attack While weather conditions at this time Tourism Top End or direct with your people. However, by taking a few of year can restrict travel to some hire company regarding driving on precautions you can share their areas, the Wet season is a stunning unsealed roads. environment without danger: time to see the Top End. Waterfalls tumble, skies host incredible light Fatigue - NEVER stand on riverbanks or shows, incredible sunsets and the Fatigue is one of the most common clean fish by the waters edge landscape turns a lush green. causes of serious accidents. and always be aware of your The Northern Territory has vast surroundings while near the water The ‘Dry’ season, from May until distances between towns and driving October, is traditionally the most long distances in high temperatures - HEED all warning signs and take popular time to visit for visitors can significantly increase care when swimming or wading in to explore the many attractions of driver fatigue. any Territory waterways. the Top End region. A major factor Stop at least every 2 hours and is the warm, dry, sunny days and avoid driving for more than 8 to - CROCS can make their way inland cool nights. Temperatures typically 10 hours at a stretch. Along most a surprising distance, and with their range from 21°C (70F) to 32°C (90F), routes, designated rest areas allow current rise in population, it should and the humidity levels are much you to pull up and stretch your legs. never be assumed that an area is lower: around 60–65%. For further To avoid dehydration, drink at least free of them. information visit www.bom.gov.au three litres of water per day. becrocwise.nt.gov.au

Dump points Mobile phone coverage Box jellyfish The Northern Territory has Large areas of the outback are Box Jellyfish and associated species designated effluent dump points without mobile (cell) phone can be very dangerous to humans in at Alice Springs, Batchelor, coverage, but all significant Top End waters. They are particularly Borroloola, Darwin, Douglas Daly, population centres throughout the common from October to May but Howard Springs, Jabiru, Katherine, Northern Territory are served by a can also occur at any time of year. Mataranka, Pine Creek, Tennant mobile network. It is recommended that you do not Creek, Wycliffe Well and Yulara. swim in the sea during this peak Empty your effluent waste here and The four types of mobile phone period of activity. protect the Territory’s service available in the Top End are impressive environment. GSM, 3G, 4G and 4GX. The jellyfish deliver an excruciatingly www.sanidumps.com/rvdumpsregion. painful and sometimes fatal sting. php?region=117 For further information, please They are particularly dangerous to contact your mobile phone provider children, older people and people Vehicle hire in the Top End before your departure, or visit with underlying medical issues. Four-wheel drive and two-wheel www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/ drive vehicles can be hired from our-coverage

8 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Vinegar neutralises tentacles still Melioidosis May each year. It is very important to attached to the stung victim and Melioidosis is a disease caused by pay attention to weather forecasts and should be carried at all times if a soil based bacteria and there heed all warnings issued by the swimming in the sea. Seek medical is currently no vaccine. During local authorities. advice immediately. the wet season (Nov-April) the bacteria becomes active in wet soils. A cyclone watch is issued when a Mosquitoes Waterproof shoes and protective cyclone is active in the Australian Mosquitoes in the Northern Territory gloves should always be worn if you region and is expected to impact land- carry a variety of viruses. A good, are walking through or handling based communities within 48 hours. A tropical strength repellent and muddy soils. warning is issued if cyclone gales are wearing light coloured clothing at affecting or expected to affect coastal dawn and dusk is recommended. High temperatures communities within 24 hours, or are Due to the heat and humidity of the already occurring. Snakes region, carry plenty of water when The Northern Territory has a range travelling, even for short distances. The Northern Territory Emergency of some of the most venomous land It is recommended you let someone Service website provides information snakes in the world. They are rarely know where you are heading and an about the shelter options available encountered but remember to always estimated time you will return. www.pfes.nt.gov.au/Emergency-Service/ wear solid footwear, especially at Public-safety-advice/Shelters-in-the-NT. night. Use a torch at night and stay Cyclones and storms aspx on clearly marked paths. In the Top End from October to May, the For more information, call Tropical weather can at times be fairly wild and Cyclone Warning Service on Other wildlife unpredictable. Storms can be sudden 1300 659 211 or visit A range of other wildlife in the and localised and care should be taken www.bom.gov.au/nt/ Northern Territory can be harmful when driving. Lightning strikes are both to visitors. For your safety please frequent and spectacular and seeking ensure that you do not interfere with cover indoors is advised. any wildlife. Cyclones can occur from November to

Travelling from Darwin - Distances and Travel Times Departs Darwin Approx. Distance from City Drive Time Fly Time (Incl. Stop) (Kilometres) (Miles) Approx. Approx.

Alice Springs 1491km 927mi 15hr 2hr

Batchelor 98km 61mi 1hr 15min N/A

Berry Springs 55km 34mi 45min N/A

Fogg Dam 66km 43mi 45min N/A

Howard Springs Nature Park 30km 19mi 30min N/A

Kakadu National Park 257km 160mi 3hr 1hr

Katherine 314km 195mi 3hr 30min 1hr 10min

Litchfield National Park 129km 80mi 1hr 30min N/A

Mataranka 420km 261mi 4hr 30min N/A

Pine Creek 226km 140mi 2hr 30min N/A

Tennant Creek 986km 613mi 10hr 3hr

Window on the Wetlands 60km 38mi 45min N/A

Nhulunbuy 1043km 648mi 13hr 1hr 15min

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10 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 THINGS TO DO IN THE TOP END Whether you are planning on visiting Darwin for just a day or two, or perhaps making Darwin your base for a longer visit, the range of tours, charters and cruises available has something to appeal to all.

To really discover the Top End, plan Travelling north back to Darwin (25), the Top End offers the lot for those to spend 7-14 days touring. For those the Daly region (43) offers superb on organised fishing tours, or for visiting Darwin for just a short stay, barra fishing and the township of those visitors who prefer to do it there is much to see within the Adelaide River (41) will take you back independently. There are, however, city itself - some local attractions in time to the days of World War II. some restrictions and regulations – well worth a visit and suggested check with the Northern Territory itineraries are shown on pages 18-22 Litchfield National Park (37) and Department of Fisheries for further of this guide. its gateway township of Batchelor information contact (08) 8999 2144. (41), provide a myriad of natural and Travelling from Darwin, be sure to cultural experiences that deserve a Pages 23-24 of this guide show stay overnight in the Wildlife and stay of at least two days or more. examples of fishing tours and Wetlands region (69) en-route to charters in the Top End. Kakadu National Park (62). See the A short trip from Darwin, The jumping crocodiles on the Adelaide Peninsula Way (35), is a great Sporting shooters are also welcome River, spend up to a week in Kakadu getaway with fantastic beaches, at certain times of the year to join and Arnhem Land (57) exploring the natural springs and exciting harbour organised pig, buffalo and other wild ancient landscape, before following fishing. game hunts. the Stuart Highway south to the Katherine region (48). The following section of the guide For regulations pertaining to lists a wide range of touring options firearms, contact Northern Stop over in Pine Creek (46) for a to the Top End’s must Territory Police on taste of gold mining, railway and see destinations. (08) 8922 3344. Overland Telegraph history before arriving in Katherine - adventure Fishing and Hunting Please remember it is strictly territory. You’ll find plenty to do in Up here for the fishing (23) or illegal to enter private property, the region to easily fill three days perhaps hunting? Whether it be including cattle stations, without and more. bluewater, reef or estuary fishing, having obtained prior permission.

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Phone: 1800 88 HELI (4354) Darwin Airport, Darwin NT Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8981 4881 Website: www.nautilusaviation.com.au Email: Departs: Darwin Region & [email protected] Wildlife and Wetlands Region Website: www.outbackfloatplanes.com.au Departs: Darwin Region With 25 years of exceptional service and an impeccable safety record, experience Outback Floatplane Adventures offers the one of the best ways to see the Territory most exciting day tours in the Top End… with a proven tour specialist! Enjoy scenic NT style! Experience scenic floatplane flights, custom tours, combined day flights, exciting airboat tours, a billabong packages including airboats, ancient rock cruise plus crocs, birdlife and stunning art galleries, jumping crocodiles and more. scenery all in a half day or add on PLUS, you can even fly a Litchfield National Park to make a day of helicopter yourself! it! CBD accommodation pickups avaliable.

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Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin NT 0800 Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin NT 0800 Cullen Bay, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8942 3131 Phone: 0439 893 939 Phone: 0428 480 090 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.darwinharbourcruises.com.au Website: www.capeadieu.com.au Website: cityofdarwincruises.com.au Departs: Darwin Region Departs: Darwin Region Departs: Darwin Region Cost: From $62 - $107 Cost: From $55 - $115 Depart Cullen Bay Marina and enjoy Enjoy a delicious Territory buffet dinner, Enjoy a unique sunset dining experience relaxing nibbles or dinner cruise with in air-conditioned comfort aboard the aboard a 22m traditional ketch. Operated friends or family on our sailing catamaran Charles Darwin, showcasing the best local by NT commercial fishermen specialising Kuru, an ideal platform for your on the produce. A perfect way to experience our in fresh, wild caught seafood/scotch fillet water experience, cushioned seating, famous sunsets, listen to informative and steak. Fresh salads, crusty bread and a unique deck layout, large shaded area and historic commentary and enjoy a delicious fresh tropical fruit platter complement 360-degree views of the City and harbour meal with family. the seafood selection. All cruise options surrounds. **Wide range of cruises available** include homemade dips, tea/coffee. BYO or fully licensed.

SPIRIT OF DARWIN CRUISES

Stokes Hill Wharf, Dock 2 Phone: 0417 381 977 Email: [email protected] Website: www.spiritofdarwin.com.au Departs: Darwin Region Cost: From $65 - $100

Enjoy your welcome drink on the well shaded top deck; the climate controlled main dining deck or the Spirit of Darwin bean bags on the bow with the water at your feet! Live commentary and feeding the fish from the bow of the Spirit of Darwin

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CRUISE 45 – Darwin Harbour Sightseeing Tour  45 minute sightseeing cruise around Darwin Harbour  Informative live commentary points out all the sights  Seating choice of open sundeck or air-conditioned cabin  Departs from Cullen Bay ferry terminal ADULTS $37.50 SENIORS $32.50 CHILD (5-14) $20_ MON TO FRI AT 11:55am (April to Sept excl public holidays)

CRAB CLAW ISLAND – Full Day Leisure Cruise  Relaxing two hour scenic cruise with light commentary  Delicious seafood buffet lunch at Crab Claw Island Resort  Bring your bathers for a swim in one of the two resort pools ADULTS $149 SENIORS $129 CHILD (5-14) $89_ Selected SATURDAYS (April–Sept) DEP 10:30am / RET 5:30pm

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TOP END ITINERARIES Give us one day - sixteen days, we’ll give you the trip of a lifetime Over the next few pages the following itineraries give you an idea of some of the great experiences you can have in the Top End. These are meant as a starting point to customise your own individual adventure. For more suggestions and sample itineraries, visit tourismtopend.com.au or call 1300 138 886 or email [email protected]

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 17 THE TOP END LOOP (5 DAYS) Wildlife & Wetlands Region, Kakadu National Park (Permit Required), Katherine Region and Litchfield Region

Day 1 - Wildlife & Wetlands/Kakadu cascading waterfalls and plunge pools in the Park or take Learn the culture of Aboriginal people with spear throwing a walk through nature. Stop in to Wangi Falls and take and basket weaving. Overlook the region from the viewing a scenic flight. On your way back into Darwin check out platform at Window on the Wetlands. Experience a Jumping the famous Bird of Prey show and Oolloo Sandbar at the Crocodile Cruise, a relaxing wildlife and wetland cruise or internationally renowned Territory Wildlife Park. Stop into take an airboat ride. Stop to see the abundance of native the Berry Springs Nature Reserve to cool off in the birdlife at Mamukala Wetlands. Visit the Ubirr Aboriginal Art natural springs. Site in World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.

Day 2 - Kakadu FROM WILDLIFE Start the morning with a scenic flight over the wetlands & WETLANDS REGION 1.5 hours and escarpments. Drop into Bowali Visitor Centre and see DARWIN KAKADU JABIRU the interpretive displays and art gallery. Stop in at the NATIONAL YELLOW 3 hours ancient Aboriginal rock shelter at Nourlangie Rock and art WATER NOURLANGIE ROCK ART PARK CRUISES sites. Climb to view magnificent escarpment views from LITCHFIELD ADELAIDE 3.50 mins NATIONAL PARK RIVER Nawurlandja lookout. See the sunset with a Yellow Water 1.5 hours Cruise to a place forgotten by time where nature is raw.

Day 3 - Katherine Region Head 3 hours south to Edith Falls plunge pools. Travel to KATHERINE Katherine, an extra 30 mins further south, wander through & NITMILUK GORGE 3 hours the many art galleries and meet the artists or join in an Aboriginal Art cultural tour. Take a short drive to Nitmiluk Gorge Visitor Centre and see the interpretative displays. While at the gorge, take a gorge cruise or canoe and swim in the gorge, weather permitting. Enjoy an outback experience and bushfire damper dinner under the stars.

Day 4 - Pine Creek/Adelaide River/Batchelor/Litchfield Drive 1 hour north to the old gold rush mining town of Pine Creek. Here you can visit the historic railway heritage museum and take in the stunning views from the lookout. Continue along the Stuart Highway to the Adelaide River township where you can wander through the War Memorial Cemetery. Before arriving in Litchfield National Park you will pass through the township of Batchelor. There you will find a butterfly farm, tr museum and plenty of places to grab lunch.

Day 5 - Litchfield/The Peninsula Way/Darwin While driving into Litchfield National Park, stop at the Pine Creek - Mine Shaft Lookout termite mounds; take a refreshing dip in one of the many

18 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 THE TOP END ADVENTURE (7 DAYS) Wildlife & Wetlands Region, Kakadu National Day 6 - Arnhem Land/Kakadu Park (Permit Required), Start the day by visiting Smith Point and learn the art of Arnhem Land and Cobourg Peninsula crabbing and catch dinner. Visit Black Point Jungle Ranger Station and learn about the history of European pioneers, Day 1 - Wildlife & Wetlands Macassan Traders and the Aboriginal people. Explore the Start the day with a nature walk and bird watching at pristine white sandy shell covered beaches in the Garig Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. Learn the culture Gunak Barlu National Park. 4wd through Arnhem Land of Aboriginal people with spear throwing and basket returning to Kakadu National Park. weaving. Overlook the region from the viewing platform at Window on the Wetlands. Experience a umping Day 7 - Kakadu rocodile ruise a relaxing wildlife and wetland cruise. Take an early morning scenic flight over the wetlands and escarpments. Drop into Bowali Visitor Centre and see the Day 2 - Wildlife & Wetlands interpretive displays and rt gallery. Visit Ubirr Aboriginal Experience an exhilarating airboat ride. Take a guided rt ite. Stop to see the abundance of native birdlife at nature walk through termite mound fields and freshwater Mamukala Wetlands. mangroves. See buffalo in the wild with a scenic helicopter flight. Join a guided fishing charter and catch the elusive Barramundi at popular Shady Camp.

Day 3 - Kakadu National Park Learn the ways of life for Kakadu’s Aboriginal traditional wners at Warradjan Cultural Centre. Stop in at the ancient Aboriginal rock shelter at Nourlangie Rock and art sites. Climb to view magnificent escarpment views from Nawurlandja lookout. See the sunset with a Yellow Water Cruise to a place forgotten by time where nature is raw.

Day 4 - Kakadu/Arnhem Land Start the morning with a 2 hour drive to Gunbalanya in Oenpelli, (tidal river crossing, permits required prior to travel). Visit the Injalak Art Gallery and see local Aboriginal Art. Take a guided tour to sacred Injalak art sites with a local Aboriginal guide to see the many ‘galleries’ and to hear dreamtime stories. Take a 4 hour 4wd scenic drive through magnificent Arnhem Land country to Cobourg Arnhem Land - Lonely Beach Peninsula.

Day 5 - Arnhem Land Cruise across the Cobourg Peninsula to Port Essington by boat to view the historic Victoria Settlement. Fish for giant trevally, coral trout and mackeral. View the first RAMSAR etland in the world. Enjoy the pristine wilderness with a large variety of sea life and world largest herd of purestrain Banteng cattle. Kakadu - Yellow Water Billabong

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Day 4 - Litchfield Spend the day in Litchfield National Park and stop at the Termite Mounds; take a refreshing dip in one of the many cascading waterfalls and plunge pools in the Park or take a walk through nature.

Day 5 - The Peninsula Way View WWII relics and Liberator Bomber memorial at Pine Creek - Historic Railway Heritage Museum Mandorah. Take a tour to the Mandorah wetlands region and then continue on the way to Dundee Beach.

Day 6 - The Peninsula Way Join an early morning fishing charter for some deep sea and reef fishing around the Peron Islands and catch pelagic, coral trout, snapper and sail fish or catch a Barra or a mud crab in Bynoe Harbour or the Finniss River. Railway Museum

20 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 THE TOP END EXPLO RER (7 DAYS) Pine Creek, Daly R, Litchfield Region and Peninsula Way

Day 1 - Pine Creek/D Day 7 - The Peninsula Way/Darwin Start your trip by visiting the old gold rush mining town of On your way back into Darwin check out the famous Bird Pine Creek. There you can visit the historic railway heritage of Prey show and Oolloo Sandbar at the internationally museum and take in the stunning views from the lookout. renowned Territory Wildlife Park. Stop in at the Berry Stop in for a swim at Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park (4WD Springs Nature Reserve to cool off in the natural springs. THE BEST OF THE TOP END (16 DAYS) only), an isolated gorge with steep red cliffs. Drop into the Return to Darwin for a sunset harbour cruise, a visit to the natural springs of Douglas Daly Hot Springs. Take a shaded markets or a movie under the stars. Groote Eylandt, Wildlife & Wetlands Region, Day 1 - Groote Eylandt riverine walk along Butterfly Gorge Nature Park (seasonal Kakadu National Park (Permit Required), Take a short 1 hour and 3-minute flight with Airnorth to & 4WD only). See the amazing natural formation at ‘The FROM Arnhem Land, Katherine, Mataranka, Pine Groote Eylandt and stay at the Groote Eylandt Lodge. Arches’ and the Waterhole. DARWIN Creek, Daly River Region, Litchfield National Spend the day fishing with Groote Eylandt Fishing THE PENINSULA WAY Park and The Peninsula Way Safaris and try your luck at catching queenfish, giant Day 2 - Daly Rr/Litchfield 45 minutes trevally (GT), billfish, barramundi, spanish mackerel and Hire a boat for morning Barramundi fishing on the Daly golden snapper. For dinner have your catch personally River. Stop into Nauiyu Community and see the historic LITCHFIELD ADELAIDE cooked by their onsite chef. RIVER NHULUNBUY & GROOTE EYLANDT NATIONAL PARK EAST ARNHEM LAND Catholic Mission Church Ar rt. Drive 2 1.5 hours hours to Adelaide River township where you can wander FROM WILDLIFE Day 2 - Groote Eylandt & WETLANDS REGION through the War Memorial Cemetery and stop in and visit DARWIN 1.5 hours Start the morning explore stunning scenery of Groote the Adelaide River Railway Heritage Precinct. JABIRU Eylandt or relax by the resort pool before catching your PINE THE PENINSULA WAY YELLOW 3 hours DOUGLAS & CREEK 45 minutes WATER flight back to Darwin. 2 hours BILLABONG Day 3 - Batchelor/Litchfield DALY RIVER 3.50 mins LITCHFIELD ADELAIDE NATIONAL PARK RIVER Before arriving in Litchfield National Park, you will pass 1.5 hours Day 3 - Wildlife & Wetlands PINE through the Township of Batchelor. There you will find a CREEK Drive 1 hour to Window on the Wetlands where you butterfly farm, tr museum and plenty of can overlook the region from a viewing platform. places to grab lunch. Experience a jumping crocodile cruise, a relaxing wildlife DOUGLAS & KATHERINE DALY RIVER & NITMILUK GORGE and wetland cruise or take an airboat ride. Learn the 3 hours Day 4 - Litchfield culture of Aboriginal people with spear throwing and

Spend the day in Litchfield National Park and stop at the MATARANKA basket weaving. Stop in and enjoy bushwalking and bird Termite Mounds; take a refreshing dip in one of the many 1 hour watching at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve. cascading waterfalls and plunge pools in the Park or take a walk through nature. Day 4 - Wildlife & Wetlands/Kakadu Stop to see the abundance of native birdlife at Mamukala Day 5 - The Peninsula Way Wetlands. Visit Ubirr Aboriginal rt ite. Join a guided View WWII relics and Liberator Bomber memorial at Pine Creek - Historic Railway Heritage Museum cultural cruise and gain an insight into local Aboriginal Mandorah. Take a tour to the Mandorah wetlands region culture. Drop into the Bowali Visitors Centre and see the and then continue on the way to Dundee Beach. interpretive displays and rt gallery. During the Dry Season, Rangers run a free program of guided walks and activities Day 6 - The Peninsula Way throughout Kakadu. Join an early morning fishing charter for some deep sea and reef fishing around the Peron Islands and catch Day 5 - Arnhem Land pelagic, coral trout, snapper and sail fish or catch a Book a guided day tour to Arnhem Land and visit the Injalak Barra or a mud crab in Bynoe Harbour or the Art Gallery. Discover authentic art inspired by ancient Finniss River. dreamtime stories and the aboriginal art site at Injalak hill Railway Museum Wildlife & Wetands Region - Airboat

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 21 and visit the community of Gunbalanya (Oenpelli). township where you can wander through the War Memorial Cemetery and stop into visit the Adelaide River Railway Day 6 - Kakadu Heritage Precinct. Take an early morning scenic flight over the Kakadu wetlands and escarpments. Take a short drive to the ancient Day 14 - Litchfield Aboriginal rock shelter at Nourlangie Rock and art sites. Before arriving in Litchfield National Park, you will pass Climb to view magnificent escarpment views from through the township of Batchelor. There you will find Nawurlandja lookout. Stop in at the Waradjun Cultural a butterfly farm, tr museum and plenty of Centre. places to grab lunch. Upon arriving in Litchfield National Park, stop at the Termite Mounds; take a refreshing dip in Day 7 - Kakadu/Katherine Region one of the many cascading waterfalls and plunge pools in Start the day with a Yellow Water dawn cruise to a place the Park or take a walk through nature. Stop into Wangi forgotten by time where nature is raw. Head 3 hours south Falls and take a scenic flight. to Edith Falls plunge pools. Travel to Nitmiluk National Park and visit the Nitmiluk Gorge Visitor Centre and see the Day 15 - The Peninsula Way interpretative displays. Enjoy an outback experience and Take an afternoon charter and catch a arra or a bushfire damper dinner under the stars. mud crab in Bynoe Harbour and the Finniss river. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon watching the sunset views over Day 8 - Katherine/Arnhem Land Dundee Beach. Take an early morning scenic Heli-flight over the 13 gorges of Nitmiluk National Park. Jump on a cruise along the Day 16 - The Peninsula Way Katherine Gorge. Wander through the many art galleries On your way back into Darwin, check out the famous Birds and meet the artists or join in an Aboriginal rt ultural of Prey show and Oolloo Sandbar at the internationally tour. Stop to take a dip in the Katherine Hot Springs. Fly to renowned Territory Wildlife Park. Stop into the Berry the remote town of Nhulunbuy in the Gove Peninsula, East Springs Nature Reserve to cool off in the natural springs. Arnhem Land. Return to Darwin for a sunset harbour cruise, a visit to the markets or a movie under the stars. Day 9 - Arnhem Land Spend the day on a blue water fishing charter and enjoy the world class fishing on offer.

Day 10 - Arnhem Land Pick up a 4WD hire car and take a short drive to Yirrkala Art Centre. Continue north to view the Roy (Malpi) Marika lookout for a view of Nhulunbuy. Discover the Dhimurru area by 4WD (Permit required from www.dhimurru.com.au). Fly back to Katherine.

Day 11 - Katherine/Adelaide River Take a drive south to Mataranka township. Visit the Cutta Cutta Limestone Cave and take a guided tour, swim in Bitter Springs and Thermal Pools, pop into the Museum and Art Gallery. Visit the historic Elsey Station Homestead and the Memorial Cemetery home of ‘We of the Never Never’. Katherine Region - Bush Tucker under the Stars Day 12 - Pine Creek/ Drive 2 hours north to the old gold rush mining town of Pine Creek. There you can visit the historic railway heritage museum and take in the stunning views from the lookout. Stop in for a swim at Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park, an isolated gorge with steep red cliffs. Drop into the natural springs of Douglas Daly Hot Springs. Take a shaded riverine walk along Butterfly Gorge Nature Park (seasonal & 4WD only). See the amazing natural formation at ‘The Arches’ and the waterhole.

Day 13 - Daly Rr/Adelaide River Hire a boat for morning arramundi fishing on the Daly River. Stop into Nauiyu Community and see the historic Catholic mission church Ar rt. Drive 2 Groote Eylandt hours to Adelaide River Katherine Region - Mataranka Thermal Pool 22 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 FISHING THE TOP END & TRANSPORT Fishing in the Northern Territory is world class and there are many diverse fishing habitats on offer; lush billabongs, big tidal rivers, mangrove-lined estuaries, a scattering of islands and hundreds of kilometres of unspoilt coastline. The pristine coastal waters are where some of the best tropical sportfishing action in the world takes place.

Must Do: • Try Heli or Airboat Fishing • Book a spot on a bluewater fishing boat & hook up some of the big fish just outside of • Darwin Harbour • Head to Arnhem Land or the Tiwi Islands and stay in one of the remote • fishing lodges – a true Territory fishing experience • Target barramundi one day and sports fishing the next • Combine a scenic flight or tour with your fishing experience

Darwin Harbour is full of exotic fish barramundi are most active from You can hire a boat or bring your but those seeking adventure can March to May, anglers can fish own, take a fully-guided fishing head into Arnhem Land (incl. Groote successfully at any time for a range safari, stay at a remote fishing lodge Eylandt), over to the Tiwi Islands, of species. The northern regions of or charter a mothership – every type down to the Victoria or Daly Rivers the Territory are also home to an of angler and every type of fishing in the Katherine region or into the array of other great sport and reef experience is catered for in the Gulf region for a truly unforgettable fish, including giant trevally (GT), Northern Territory. fishing expedition. Huge, wide queenfish, spanish mackerel, cobia, rivers like the Daly and Victoria black jewfish, golden snapper, red While fishing in the Northern are prime barramundi haunts, emperor, coral trout, marlin and Territory don’t forget to register for as are the networks of beautiful sailfish. the Million Dollar Fish competition waterways found in World Heritage- - www.milliondollarfish.com.au for Listed Kakadu National Park and the Try your hand at mud crabbing. your chance to catch one of the prize Wildlife and Wetlands region. Darwin Harbour has a maze of tagged barramundi this season. mangrove inlets that play home to Fishing in the Northern Territory is the mighty Northern Territory mud excellent all year round and while crab, delicious eating.

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Darwin, Northern Territory Phone: 0407 212 255 5 Smith Street, Darwin NT 0800 Email: [email protected] Phone: 0448 114 413 Website: www.offshoreboats.com.au Email: Departs: Darwin Region [email protected] Website: wildcardluxurycruises.com.au Darwin’s premier reef and sport fishing Departs: Arnhem Land Region charters. With a maximum of 5 guests, their expert guides will incorporate a Nhulunbuy (Gove) & East Arnhem Land variety of techniques including casting, Exclusive Private Cruises in the most jigging and reef fishing. Climb aboard their remote and untouched parts of the high speed 250hp Stabicraft and let their Northern Territory. expert guides take you on the trip of a Come and experience the wild and lifetime! untamed scenery of East Arnhem Land in complete luxury.

GROOTE EYLANDT SPORTS FISHING HELIFISH COBOURG FISHING SAFARIS

1 Bougainvillea Drive Alyangula NT 0855 Phone: 1800 88 FISH (3474) Phone: 1300 148 809 Phone: (08) 8987 7077 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.helifish.com.au Website: Website: www.grootefishing.com.au Departs: Darwin Region & www.cobourgfishingsafaris.com.au Departs: Arnhem Land Wildlife and Wetlands Region Departs: Darwin Region and Cost: From $850 Arnhem Land Groote Eylandt, a fishing mecca in the Gulf of Carpentaria offers some of the Helicopter fishing specialists offering half, We offer accommodated fishing charters most diverse fishing grounds in the world, full and custom designed multi-day safaris! within the fish-filled waters of the Cobourg including some 300 square km of prime, Flying over impressive landscapes, target Peninsula (Arnhem Land). Heralded as virtually unfished water. Four main areas the mighty Barramundi, Salmon, Mangrove one of the best fishing destinations in cater for every angling experience: reef, Jack and other species! More than just a Australia, the Peninsula is only an hour’s bluewater, sportfishing, estuary fishing tour - it’s a photographers dream flight from Darwin. Experience the first- and fly fishing. and a chance to WIN $10,000! Here’s to class fishing the NT is famous for today! tight lines and dollar signs! Vehicle Hire

THRIFTY DARWIN THRIFTY KATHERINE

64 Stuart Highway, Darwin NT 0820 Travel North, 6 Katherine Terrace, Phone: 1800 891 125 Katherine NT 0850 Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 891 125 Website: www.thrifty.com.au Email: [email protected] Thrifty are locally owned and operated, Website: www.thrifty.com.au with an extensive fleet of passenger and Centrally located on the main street in 4wd vehicles. Whether you are heading to Katherine, renting a great vehicle from Litchfield National Park, exploring Kakadu our Katherine office is easy. Alternatively, or relaxing around town, our staff have the if you would prefer to drive to Katherine, knowledge and advice to help you have an you can choose from our extensive fleet of enjoyable and safe trip. vehicles at any of our three Darwin locations.

24 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 DISCOVERING DARWIN & SURROUNDS Darwin is a lively harbour city well-known as Australia’s gateway to worldclass nature and cultural activities and experiences. With a population in excess of 145,000, it is a destination renowned for its tropical climate and colourful characters.

Darwin is the place to enjoy fresh There is plenty to do and see around Fannie Bay, Darwin Ski Club, fish and seafood, go fishing for the catch of town or simply relax, recharge the chips on Stokes Hill Wharf, Dinah a lifetime, watch the sun set while batteries and enjoy the holiday Beach or Fisherman Wharf...the cruising Darwin Harbour and party atmosphere. There is a huge focus choice is yours. at the lively clubs and bars. There’s on outdoor activities – eating, so much to learn and experience in drinking, shopping, movie-going, Darwin. Experience Darwin’s unique sailing and visiting the markets. You WWII history at East Point Military can eat laksa on the beach at the Reserve, Charles Darwin National sunset markets, catch a band at one Park, Darwin Aviation Museum, of many live music venues, cruise Darwin Military Museum and Defence the harbour at sunset or relax in a of Darwin Experience and the deckchair watching a movie on the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin big screen under a canopy of stars. Tourist Facility are just some of the locations that played a historic role With its diverse mixture of more than during WWII. 60 nationalities Darwin offers year-round dining to suit all tastes Darwin is no hotter or more humid and budgets. Choose from fine dining than Asian destinations such as at East Point, one of many eateries Bali and Singapore, with year-round on the Cullen Bay boardwalk, lively temperatures consistently around Mitchell Street, Darwin Waterfront, 32˚ Celsius, ensuring a fabulous the family-friendly Darwin Sailing outdoor lifestyle. Club, Darwin Trailer Boat Club at

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26 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY ON PAPERBARK WOMAN THE DARWIN HISTORY AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY WARTIME EXPERIENCE

19 Conacher Street, The Gardens, Shop 13 Arafura Plaza, Darwin NT 24 Cavenagh Street Darwin 5 Smith Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8999 8264 Phone: (08) 8941 7142 Phone: 0455 998 346 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: Website: magnt.net.au Website: www.paperbarkwoman.com.au [email protected] Closed Good Friday and 25 - 26 Dec 2019 Paperbark Woman has over 300 Aboriginal Website: www.dhwe.com.au MAGNT is the Northern Territory’s premier designed fabrics. We sell by the metre, Departs: Darwin Region cultural organisation. MAGNT’s principal LQs, FQs and kits. Fabrics are suitable for Cost: From $45.00 - $125 facility in Darwin is home to internationally framing, table cloths, runners, cushions The Darwin History and Wartime renowned artistic, cultural and scientific etc. We also create clothing, scarves, bags Experience offers a fun and informative collections, and research programs. Each and other items suitable for gifts. We are tour through and around the city of year MAGNT presents a dynamic an Aboriginal owned business. Darwin in a genuine WW2 army truck! A program of internally-developed great introduction to Darwin, we give a exhibitions and the best travelling comprehensive overview of the exhibitions from around Australia. city and its history.

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Over 300 Aboriginal designed fabrics Visit MAGNT, the Territory’s Sell by the metre, LQs, FQs and kits premier cultural institution Create clothing, scarves, bags and other items suitable for gifts Government Partners Shop 13 Arafura Plaza, 24 Cavenagh Street Darwin [email protected] | www.paperbarkwoman.com.au magnt.net.au (08) 8941 7142

WAVE LAGOON - CROCODYLUS PARK CROCOSAURUS COVE DARWIN WATERFRONT

815 McMillans Road Berrimah, Darwin 58 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8922 4500 Phone: (08) 8981 7522 Cnr Kitchener Drive & Stokes Hill Road Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8941 7260 Website: www.crocodyluspark.com.au Website: www.crocosauruscove.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.waterfront.nt.gov.au Only 15 minutes from Darwin (CBD), Located in the heart of Darwin City, Price: $0 - $7.00 daily educational jumping croc feeding Crocosaurus Cove is home to the world’s Opening times: 10.00am - 6.00pm daily tours and croc cruises. Only Zoo in Darwin largest display of Australian reptiles and with native and exotic animals (meerkats, the iconic “Cage of Death”, Australia’s only The Wave Lagoon is one of Darwin’s primates, lions, kangaroos etc). Croc crocodile dive. Offering 9 reptile shows coolest attractions. Located at the Darwin museum with decades of research, baby daily, including the Big Croc Feed Show. Waterfront, the Wave Lagoon has 10 crocs and snake handling. Thousands of Adults: $36, Senior: $28, Child: $23. different wave types which run for 20 crocs from hatchlings to 5 meters. minutes every half an hour. Boogie boards and floatation tubes are available, or bring your own.

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MINDIL BEACH SUNSET MARKET PARAP VILLAGE MARKET NIGHTCLIFF MARKET

Gilruth Avenue, Darwin Parap Shopping Village, Parap Progress Drive, Nightcliff Location from Darwin CBD: 3km Location from Darwin CBD: 4km Location from Darwin CBD: 10km Day: Thursdays and Sundays (April to Oct) Day: Saturdays (year round) Day: Sundays (year round) Time: 4.00pm - 9.00pm Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm Time: 8.00am - 2.00pm

Renowned for the tropical sunsets over This vibrant and colourful market place A casual wander around the market may Mindil Beach. Visitors can experience will enthrall you with its diverse food unearth an unusual bargain or a unique the vibrant, friendly and stimulating stalls, arts and crafts from locals artisans gift with stalls displaying a range of environment while enjoying the culinary and its busy but relaxed atmosphere. original crafts, plants and recyclable delights on offer, and an extensive array Locals just can’t pass up a Saturday goods. With plenty of shade and space to of handmade craft, art and services. Live morning without their laksa or fresh sit and enjoy the entertainment from entertainment including live bands, street tropical smoothie. local artists. performers, cultural dance and fire shows.

RAPID CREEK FRESH MALAK MARKETPLACE - PRODUCE MARKET ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET

Rapid Creek Shopping Centre, TowerRd Chamber Crescent Car Park, Malak Location from Darwin CBD: 11km Location from Darwin CBD: 15km Day: Saturdays and Sundays (year round) Day: Saturdays (April - Oct) Time: 6.00am - 2.00pm Time: 4.30pm - 9.00pm

Spend a lazy Sunday morning getting a Darwin’s first organic single-use + plastic massage, followed with a delicious brunch free market, arts and craft and health before browsing the stalls for fresh hub, with a unique multicultural and produce. Specialising in a wide selection creative flare. After opening in 2016, of fruit and vegetables, bric-a-brac, Malak Marketplace has become the iconic, seafood, craft and an extensive variety family friendly location for a late Saturday of food stalls. There is live entertainment afternoon / evening to share local culture, and performances. music, organic food and entertainment.

PALMERSTON & RURAL MARKET FRED PASS RURAL MARKET BERRY SPRINGS MARKET

Goyder Square, Palmerston CBD Fred Pass Reserve, Cnr of Bees Creek Cox Peninsula Road, Berry Springs Location from Darwin CBD: 20km Road and Stuart Highway Location from Darwin CBD: 50km Day: Fridays (May - Oct) Location from Darwin CBD: 30km Day: Sundays (Mar - Dec) Time: 5.30pm - 9.30pm Day: Saturdays (year round) Time: 8.00am - 12.00pm Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm

Selling everything from hand-crafted Fred Pass Rural Market is bigger and Come along and join the locals for jewellery and novelty items, fresh better in its new location, the markets are breakfast or maybe grab an early lunch. produce and a selection of exotic foods. held each Saturday throughout the year The Berry Springs Community Market has Be entertained by great live music, and include a varied selection of market stalls ranging from fresh locally grown multicultural dances, and let’s not forget stalls offering fresh produce, food stalls produce, to arts and crafts, plants and the kids - with rides, clowns, games, and local craft items. second-hand goods and local competitions and giveaways. hand-made market products.

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Accommodation is also available shaded caravan parks, cabin seven days, simply call just outside the city, convenient to accommodation and farmstays. 1300 138 886. the local attractions of areas such as East Point Reserve, the weekend It is important to remember when Note: This guide includes a markets, Stuart Highway, Casuarina planning your accommodation to selection of accommodation Shopping Centre, Palmerston CBD book in advance, particularly during options available in Darwin and the and Darwin International Airport. the peak season of May to October. Top End region. All accommodation provides the Major festivals and events during A comprehensive list and an online convenience of off-street parking this time can affect occupancy levels booking facility can be found at and easy access to public transport as well as pricing of accommodation. tourismtopend.com.au to transfer you into the city or to By booking in advance you will other sights and attractions around have secured the most reasonable Darwin. rates and availability on offer at accommodation properties. As you head ‘down the track’ out of Darwin, you will find accommodation If you require assistance with unique to the region, with properties your holiday planning, the helpful providing their own specialised and friendly staff at the Visitor facilities such as bed and breakfast, Information Centre are available

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 31 ASTRA APARTMENTS METRO ADVANCE APARTMENTS PALMS CITY RESORT AND HOTEL

5 Anchorage Court Darwin, NT 0800 64 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: 1300 797 321 Phone: (08) 8982 9200 55 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0800 Email: Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 7979 2222 [email protected] Website: www.palmscityresort.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.astraapartments.com.au Website: www.metrohotels.com.au Palms City Resort is a 3.5 star property Fully self contained, serviced apartments located on the picturesque Esplanade in ideally located in the Waterfront precinct Studio Rooms and 1 and 2 Bedroom Darwin City. With a choice of Hotel Rooms, adjacent to the Darwin CBD. The Apartments, with full kitchen in the heart Garden Bungalows, Tropical Villas and apartments are spacious, quiet and set in of the CBD. Pool, BBQ area, secure parking Executive Villas all surrounded in tropical park like grounds with an in-ground pool and free Wifi. With layouts designed to gardens the property’s design is unique for guests and a lagoon pool with beach as provide maximum comfort, you can work, amongst the other city well as a wave pool. cook or just relax, whether you are staying accommodation choices. for business or leisure.

CLUB TROPICAL RESORT DARWIN CITY GARDENS APARTMENTS DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ESPLANADE DARWIN

622 Lee Point Road, Lee Point NT 0810 93 Woods Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8944 8500 Phone: 1800 891 138 116 Esplanade, Darwin, NT 0800 Email: Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8980 0800 [email protected] Website: www.citygardensapts.com.au Website: Email: [email protected] Darwin’s original tropical boutique www.clubtropicalresortdarwin.com.au Website: www.esplanadedarwin.doubletree.com accommodation nestled in a quiet part Price: $105 - $355 of the CBD. 15 two bedroom fully self- In the northern suburbs of Darwin, just Situated across from Darwin’s beautiful contained apartments overlooking a lagoon 200 metres from stunning Lee Point Esplanade Park and within walking distance of Beach, a relaxing destination that is style pool. Walking distance to Mindil the city centre, enjoy recreation facilities and perfect for business or leisure. Markets, Golf Course, Botanical Gardens, comforting amenities. Spend time relaxing in Cafes and Darwin Nightlife. Free parking, Darwin’s largest outdoor pool. Dine al fresco Wi-Fi and a complementary BBQ area. on the sun soaked terrace of the poolside restaurant and bar, Aqua, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

RYDGES DARWIN CENTRAL VALUE INN MELALEUCA ON MITCHELL - DARWIN YHA

21 Knuckey Street, Darwin NT 0801 50 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8944 9000 Phone: (08) 8981 4733 Phone: (08) 8941 7800 Email: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.valueinn.com.au Website: www.momdarwin.com [email protected] Website: www.rydges.com/darwincentral Central, affordable accommodation that Located in Darwin’s vibrant backpacker Cost: From $109.00 - $350.00 won’t break the budget! All air-conditioned district, Melaleuca on Mitchell - Darwin rooms feature a queen and single bed Rydges Darwin Central is situated in YHA has the best facilities in Australia! with ensuite facilities. Enjoy free secure the heart of the city’s shopping district. Chill out on our rooftop sundeck, enjoy parking, plunge pool, BBQ area, and 24 Business and leisure guests are perfectly 2 swimming pools, waterfall spa, and hour reception. Plus access to Melaleuca placed amongst the city’s eateries, pool bar, plus fun free weekly activities. on Mitchell’s rooftop pool and bar. nightlife and major tourist attractions, Standard and ensuite private and dorm and enjoy the friendly service and luxury rooms available. comfort that has become synonymous with Rydges name.

32 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Awesome DARWIN YHA Backpacking ENJOY DARWIN’S BEST in the heart of RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RIGHT Darwin city AT YOUR DOORSTEP! roperty Facilities P P 2 P Chill out on our huge rooftop sundeck and enjoy oom Facilities 2 swimming pools, waterfall spa, and pool bar! Now offering free weekly activities, including our Street E Art Walking Tour, Parap Market Tour, and guided fishing trip. Wide range of air-conditioned private and dorm rooms available to suit all budgets. 0 52 Mitchell St, Darwin City | +61 (0) 8 8941 7800 0 91 Book online @ momdarwin.com oo online valueinn.com.au for best rate availability

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DARWIN FREESPIRIT RESORT HIDDEN VALLEY HOLIDAY PARK BIG4 HOWARD SPRINGS HOLIDAY PARK

901 Stuart Highway, Holtze NT 0829 25 Hidden Valley Road, Phone: (08) 8935 0888 Berrimah NT 0828 Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8984 2888 170 Whitewood Road, Website: www.darwinfreespiritresort.com.au Email: Howard Springs NT 0835 [email protected] Phone: (08) 8983 1169 Website: www.big4howardsprings.com.au A welcoming atmosphere, range of Website: accommodation, caravan/camping, onsite www.hiddenvalleyholidaypark.com.au 25 minutes drive from Darwin our powered bar and bistro, activities and entertainment and ensuite sites, eco tents and cabin Nestled among lush tropical gardens and accommodation are set within tranquil programs. Only 17kms from the Darwin shady tree’s you will find us, located only CBD, its centrally located to everything in surroundings. Relax and unwind by our 10 mins from the CBD. Offering multiple pools, watch your children playing & having Darwin, so you can easily see the sunsets, accommodation options. Immaculate national parks and various attractions. fun or take a day trip to nearby Berry amenities and park facilities including Springs, Litchfield or Kakadu. camp kitchen and free BBQ’s. Relax and unwind by the pool and enjoy the Tropical Lifestyle

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901 Stuart Highway, Holtze NT 0829 6 Cardona Court Darwin NT 0800 6 Carey Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8935 0888 Phone: (08) 9825 5000 Phone: (08) 7912 5212 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.darwinfreespiritresort.com.au Website: www.argusdarwin.com.au Website: www.zenquarter.com Price: From $159 Price: From $95 - $395 A welcoming atmosphere, range of Renowned as Darwin’s leading choice for Spacious, fully self-contained hotel accommodation, caravan/camping, onsite serviced apartment accommodation, Argus apartments with large balconies. bar and bistro, activities and entertainment Apartments offers discerning guests the Complimentary high-speed internet, Foxtel programs. Only 17kms from the Darwin opportunity to enjoy unrivalled expansive and free parking including spaces for CBD, its centrally located to everything in open plan living in your choice of ne, two and high-set or long vehicles. Facilities include Darwin, so you can easily see the sunsets, three edroom xecutive and remium gym, 28 metre saltwater infinity pool and national parks and various attractions. partments or lavish two-storey our edroom a licensed café, serving one of the best uxury enthouses. breakfasts in Darwin. All bookings receive free buffet breakfast.

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON DARWIN OAKS ELAN DARWIN HILTON DARWIN

122 Esplanade, Darwin, NT 0800 31 Woods Street, Darwin NT 0800 32 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8943 3600 Phone: 1300 542 502 Phone: (08) 8982 0000 Email: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: oakshotels.com Website: www.darwin.hilton.com Website: www.darwin.doubletree.com Cost: From $109 - $499 Price: From $119 - $369 Price: From $115 - $358 Oaks Elan Darwin offers uninterrupted Overlooking Darwin Harbour, Hilton Darwin Enjoy a famous Darwin sun set over the views over the city, Darwin Harbour and offers stunning views and an ideal location horizon from the comfort of your Juliet Frances Bay. Our hotel rooms and one and in the heart of the city. The elegant rooms balcony in your harbour view room. Located two bedroom apartments are contemporary and suites are loaded with thoughtful on Darwin Esplanade and within walking in design with quality finishes. Guests can amenities and contemporary features. We distance to the city centre. Spacious guest enjoy our resort-style leisure amenities also offer a high-floor outdoor pool, gym rooms and suites offer floor-to-ceiling including an outdoor lap pool, gymnasium and more. windows. Indulge in superior service and and onsite restaurant. modern amenities.

ARGUS HOTEL DARWIN

13 Shepherd Street, Darwin NT 0800 Phone: (08) 8941 8300 Email: [email protected] Website: www.argusdarwin.com.au Price: From $99 Argus Hotel, one of Darwins newest CBD Hotels, consists of 102 Superior and Deluxe rooms. All rooms offer Juliette balconies, LCD TV & cable, plus free WIFI as standard. The property also features a plunge pool/ spa, gymnasium and undercover secure parking. Rates include light continental buffet breakfast.

34 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 THE PENINSULA WAY The Peninsula Way region provides a tantalising taste of the Top Ends most pristine landscapes and unique wildlife within an hour from Darwin City.

Must Do: • Birds of Prey presentation at the Territory Wildlife Park • Visit Dundee Beach • Visit WWII sites, wetlands, termite mounds and finish off with a beach sunset • Home made mango ice-cream is a must • Swim in the local Berry Springs Natural Springs • Go fishing or catch a crab or two

The Peninsula Way encompasses ideal spot for leisurely barbecues, the activities to enjoy here. Dundee Berry Springs, Dundee Beach and swimming and walking. is a great place to target big, hard Mandorah, travelling west off the fighting sports fish. Stuart Highway on the Cox Peninsula Berry Springs is also the home of the Road. world acclaimed Territory Wildlife Mandorah Park, nestled on 400 hectares of The beachside town of Mandorah Locals consider The Peninsula Way natural bushland and showcasing is near the Peninsula’s tip. Within as their best-kept secret; the perfect the wildlife of Northern Australia in easy access of Darwin, either by a getaway for a weekend of relaxing by their natural habitats. There are six 20 minute ferry trip from Cullen a spring fed creek, saluting a sunset kilometres of walking trails and a Bay, or 128 kilometres along the Cox on an isolated beach or hauling in a free shuttle train to link the 26 major Peninsula Road. There are excellent big fish within cooee of the pub. The exhibits. Allow at least four hours to beaches, creek and bluewater fishing Peninsula Way spoils action lovers explore the park. Presentations and opportunities and convenient boat for choice with fishing charters and displays start from 10am daily. ramp access at Mandorah. four-wheel drive adventures. It is easy to spend a few days or more While in the area why not try your You can explore natural springs, exploring The Peninsula Way. luck with some land based fishing wetlands and termite mounds and catch a barramundi. rivalling those near Litchfield. Visit Berry Springs historic World War II sites including Berry Springs Nature Park located Dundee Beach the Liberator Memorial - the crash just 60 kilometres south of Darwin This relaxed coastal town and site of a WWII Liberator bomber is a favourite relaxation spot for popular fishing spot is 140 and the WWII bunkers, a submarine locals and visitors alike. With two kilometres south-west of Darwin and defence cable anchor site. large spring-fed pools and a small a popular weekend destination for waterfall fringed by pandanus and Top End locals. Fishing, boating and monsoon rainforest make for an long walks at sunset are just some of

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Adelaide River Heritage Precinct Robin Falls LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK Litchfield National Park is just an hour-and-a-half drive from Darwin and features a myriad of diverse environments including rugged sandstone escarpments, perennial spring-fed streams, monsoon rainforest, magnetic termite mounds, waterfalls and historic ruins.

Must Do: • Visit Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls, Blyth Homestead Ruins and the weathered sandstone • columns of The Lost City by 4WD • View the magnetic termite mounds • View Florence Falls set amid the monsoon forest • Cool off at Buley Rockhole, a series of cascading waterfalls and rockholes • Visit Wangi Falls – one of the park’s best swimming and picnic spots

This 1,500 square-kilometre It’s best to stay at least two days The crystal-clear swimming holes park is an important area to the in Litchfield to experience the true and pleasant bushwalking trails make Koongurrukun, Marranuggu, Werat, beauty. With plenty of plunge pools this park a favourite among Darwin and Warray Aboriginal people. The and rockholes to keep you busy. locals. Meals and refreshments are Finniss exploration was the first available inside the park in and European connection to the area and Litchfield National Park’s major around Wangi Falls and you can stay the park was named after Frederick attractions are linked by a sealed overnight at a number of places in Henry Litchfield, a member of the road, although a four-wheel drive is and along the road to the park that expedition. For 75 years until 1955, necessary to access The Lost City offer campsites, cabins and caravans, the area was the centre for tin and and the Reynolds River Track. It is or in the small township of Batchelor copper mining. It then fell under a also possible during the dry season – the gateway to Litchfield. pastoral lease until it was designated to travel by four-wheel drive down a national park in 1986. the Reynolds River Track to the Daly River Road.

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 37 The Tabletop Track – LITCHFIELD TOURIST PARK a Bush Walker’s Delight This long distance bushwalk offers the opportunity to experience the isolation of the Top End. You’ll hike through extensive woodlands, along creeklines to scenic waterfalls and 705 Litchfield Park Road, pools. The 39 kilometre circuit Finnis Valley NT 0845 is suitable for experienced, well- Phone: (08) 8976 0070 prepared bushwalkers willing to carry Email: [email protected] Website: litchfieldtouristpark.com.au their supplies (including water) and Cost: From $15.00 - $345.00 camp with minimal facilities. Stay closest to the entrance of Litchfield Note: The Tabletop Track is closed National Park - the ideal base for your Litchfield adventure. Enjoy the outback where between October and June. cattle and horses roam freely over our back For more information visit: fence, native birds and wildlife make their home. Cabins, sites, cafe, swimming pool, guest nt.gov.au/leisure/recreation/ barbecues, laundry and pet friendly. bushwalking-hiking/litchfield- national-park-tabletop-track

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STAY AND EXPLORE THE GREATER LITCHFIELD REGION TO ADELAIDE RIVER Discover below why you need more than just a day trip to explore the JUMPING CROCS, Cox Peninsula, Berry Springs, Batchelor, Litchﬁeld & Adelaide River regions. KAKADU & JABIRU TO DARWIN WWII HERITAGE BERRY SPRINGS ARNHEM HWY TO MANDORAH NATURE PARK

STUART HWY TERRITORY FANTASTIC 1.5 FISHING HRS WILDLIFE PARK C O X P E N IN BOTH RIGHT ON THE SU L BEACH, READY FOR A COX PENINSULA RD 2 R LAUNCH! O HRS A CRAB CLAW D THE PENINSULA WAY ISLAND 45 MINS FAMILY FRIENDLY 2 FOOD HRS DUNDEE RANGE OF BEACH ACCOMMODATION FOG G BAY ROAD BERRY SPRINGS AREA

FISHING LITCHFIELD PARK ROAD SIGHTSEEING / TRACKS RANGE OF ACCOMMODATION SWIMMING RELAX & RECHARGE VISITOR INFORMATION INDIGENOUS CULTURE RICH WWII BIRD WATCHING / WILDLIFE TO DARWIN HISTORY 4WD ACCOMMODATION / CAMPING LITCHFIELD PARK RD

REFRESHMENTS / SHOPS

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ADELAIDE RIVER INN FLORENCE 1.2 FALLS ADELAIDE HR RIVER WAR CEMETERY WANGI FALLS BULEY & CAFE ROCK HOLE MAGNETIC ADELAIDE RIVER TERMITE TO KATHERINE MOUNDS VIA PINE CREEK MOUNT 1.5 BUNDY HRS THE LOST CITY ROBIN FALLS LITCHFIELD TOLMER FALLS NATIONAL TO DOUGLAS DALY PARK PINE CREEK & KATHERINE

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All maps and attractions within this document represent journeys and are not to scale. Drive times are approximate and some permits may apply. Information correct at time #TourismTopEndof printing, please check local conditions before starting your journey. IMAGES: Pitta © M Jerram, Red Collared Lorikeet © EwBOOKan Bell, Rainbow ONLINE Bee-eater © Tim Dolby, tourismtopend.com.au tourismtopend.com.au39 Attractions the car park. There is no access to walking trail. After your walk enjoy the gorge below as it is home to the usually uncrowded plunge pool. Termite Mounds protected rare species of bats, the The falls are nine kilometres from A major attraction seen on driving Orange Horseshoe Bat and the Ghost the southern access track accessible into the park are the many Magnetic Bat. However, the Tolmer Creek Walk by four-wheel drive only Toilet and and Cathedral Termite Mounds found (1.6km) leads from the Lookout along shower facilities. Camping fees apply. on the floodplains, standing up to Tolmer Creek. Note: No swimming or Closed over the wet season. two metres in height in a north- camping permitted at this location. south orientation. The configuration Cascades acts as a built-in temperature control Greenant Creek to Tjaetaba Falls A year-round waterhole suitable for mechanism, allowing the least Allow 1.5 hours for this three swimming, Cascades features an possible surface area to be exposed kilometre return walk. Picnic tables all-weather access road to a new to the heat of near the creek provide a good place carpark, grassland viewing platforms the sun. to take a break before taking the and a walking trail from the picnic climb to the top of Tjaetaba Falls. area to the top of Cascades. Toilet The falls and area below are an facilities available. Aboriginal sacred site - swimming downstream is prohibited. Toilet Wangi Falls facilities available. Note: No The most popular because of its swimming or camping permitted at easy access. Wangi has a camping this location. ground with all amenities including toilets, showers and free gas Blyth Homestead Ruins BBQs in designated areas and Blyth Homestead is located just waterfalls surrounding a cool Buley Rockhole off the Sandy Creek Road. Within freshwater swimming hole. Meals A series of small waterfalls and the park are the ruins of the old and refreshments are available from rockholes that provide the perfect homestead built in 1929 by the the café at the Wangi Falls Centre. site to simply cool off and relax. For Sergeant family. The homestead was Camping fees apply. the bushwalker the Florence Creek eventually abandoned in the 1960s Walk leads from Buley Rockhole to and is now preserved as a popular Florence Falls. visitor attraction. No camping. Closed over the wet season. Florence Falls A spectacular double waterfall set amidst monsoon rainforest. There are 135 steps through rainforest to take you to the base of the falls, but if you don’t feel like walking all the way a nearby viewing platform is ideal for sightseeing and photography. The falls have 2WD and 4WD campgrounds with showers and toilet facilities. Camping fees apply. Walker Creek Allow two hours for this 3.5 The Lost City Surprise Creek Falls kilometre return walk. The trail leads Accessible by 4WD only (during the Accessible by four-wheel drive to a shared picnic area with the dry season, May to October) the only. A short walk through a shady opportunity for a cooling swim in a impressive site known as ‘The Lost monsoon forest leads to a large crystal clear pool. Camping spots are City’, reminiscent of the ruins of tranquil pool. A little further, a available along the trail - these must some lost civilisation, is a formation couple of round rock pools sunk be booked on the reservation board. of sandstone blocks and majestic into the rock face towards the start Closed over the wet season. pillars formed and weathered by of these small but pleasant falls. A the elements. The site is some eight great cooling-off spot after a walk. Bamboo Creek Tin Mine kilometres off the main Litchfield Camping fees apply. Toilet facilities Easily accessed, just a short walk Park Road. No camping. only. Closed over the wet season. from the car park to the ruins of the Closed over the wet season. old tin mine. Tin was mined here on Tjaynera Falls/Sandy Creek Falls a small scale from 1905, however Tolmer Falls Nestling in an open valley luxuriant adverse conditions of transportation The lookout to view these dramatic with paperbarks, the falls can be and unfavourable wet season rains falls is located 400 metres from accessed by taking the 1.7 kilometre brought about the closure of the mine in the 1950s. 40 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 BATCHELOR & ADELAIDE RIVER The townships of Adelaide River and Batchelor are steeped in history, from the early Chinese market gardens and military presence during WWII, to the discovery of uranium and the mining at Rum Jungle. The area was originally inhabited by the Kungarakan and Warai Aboriginal clans - the first Europeans to travel through the area were members of the Goyder survey expedition in 1869. The first settlement here was not established until 1870, a base for workers on the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line.

Must Do: • Take a guided tour to the Adelaide River War Cemetery and the Railway Heritage Precinct • Visit the beautiful Robin Falls in Adelaide River. Just a short walk through the scenic bush • surrounds, the area is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna • Experience station life at Mount Bundy • Walk amongst the butterflies at the Batchelor Butterfly Farm

Batchelor Territory Administration. Batchelor Batchelor, ‘the gateway to Litchfield Institute, in the centre of town, National Park’, lies just 100 originally occupied the single men’s kilometres south of Darwin. Goyder’s quarters of the mining company survey party passed through the area in 1869, and in 1874 a small roadhouse, the Rum Jungle Hotel, was constructed on the supply route. From 1939, with the build-up of The present township stands on a World War II military activity, the section of land that was part of a town took on a major role as the demonstration farm established in location for a huge military base, 1912 by a Mr. E.L. Batchelor. The Adelaide River Township with the 119 Australian General area began to flourish in 1949 with Situated on the Stuart Highway 112 Hospital, army camps and thousands the discovery of uranium by John kilometres south of Darwin, Adelaide of service personnel stationed in (Jack) Michael White. 1952 saw River offers a warm welcome to the town and surrounding areas. the expansion of the town when it travellers. The township came to Following the bombing of Darwin became home for workers employed prominence following the completion in 1942, Australian and American at the Rum Jungle Uranium Mine of construction on the Overland military headquarters were relocated (White’s Mine), Australia’s first Telegraph Line, followed by a from Darwin to the Adelaide River uranium mine and one of the hotel, police outpost and railway township. The town is now the site greatest economic influences on the station. The town became a popular of the third-largest war cemetery in subsequent development of the Top overnight stopover for travellers and Australia, the resting place for End. Mining operations ceased in prospectors enroute to Pine Creek some 63 civilians and 434 the early 1970s and Batchelor came following the discovery of gold there service personnel. under the control of the Northern in 1871.

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MOUNT BUNDY STATION Adelaide River Railway Top End region. This is the idyllic Heritage Precinct spot to get away from the crowds Corner of Stuart Highway & and enjoy a cooling swim. Dorat Road. Open daily from 9.00am–5.00pm all year round. Staffed by volunteers. Construction of the Palmerston to 315 Haynes Road, Adelaide River NT Pine Creek Railway in 1888 was part Phone: (08) 8976 7009 Email: [email protected] of the great dream for a north-south Website: www.mtbundy.com transcontinental railway. Adelaide Cost: From $100 - 1500 River, midpoint on the railway, Farm Stay Accommodation, Caravan Park boasted tea rooms and the largest and Campground near Adelaide River, just off the Stuart Highway. Great family bridge on the line (500ft in length). stopover and ideal position to explore the During World War II the Adelaide Litchfield Region. Cottages, Outback Bar and Pizza, sealed road access. Pet friendly. River Township was a major forward Function venue. supply base and hosted a large military presence. The Precinct features exhibits highlighting the way-of-life and Adelaide River War Cemetery infrastructure of the early and and Civil Cemetery military history of the area. Open 24 hours. Free entry. One featured exhibit is a section The site most visited in the town BATCHELOR HOLIDAY PARK of Charles Todd’s 1872 Overhead is the impeccably maintained war Telegraph Line. cemetery which marks the final The attraction is equipped to assist resting place of 434 Australian, travellers with information on British and Canadian service men the many attractions in the area and women who lost their lives in including the nearby national parks the Top End during World War II. The and significant World War II central memorial is dedicated to 287 37 Rum Jungle Rd, Batchelor NT 0845 heritage sites. service personnel who were lost in Phone: 1800 188 343 Email: [email protected] Timor and the northern regions, who Website: www.batchelorholidaypark.com.au Robin Falls have no known resting place. The Cost: From $15 - $240 The scenic Robin Falls is located cemetery is maintained by staff of Batchelor Holiday Park provides all types 15km off the Stuart Highway along the Office of Australian War Graves. of accommodation including Ensuite sites Powered sites, Bush camping powered Dorat Road south of the Adelaide The War Cemetery adjoins the Civil sites, Grassed shady tent sites, Ensuite River township. Cemetery where 63 civilians cabins and Luxury 2-bedroom villas Mini golf, swimming pool & free WIFI. The falls are reached by taking a including 31 Aboriginal people are Wild birds are fed twice daily. We are a Pet short rocky walk following a crystal buried. Among the civilians are nine friendly Park clear creek through scenic bush Post Office workers who lost their surrounds. The area around the falls lives on 19 February 1942 in the is home to a wide variety of flora bombing of Darwin. and fauna unique to the

42 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 DALY RIVER Located between Darwin and Katherine, just off the Stuart Highway and an easy scenic drive, the area is famous for the Daly River and fishing the elusive barramundi.

Must Do: • Catch a Barramundi on the Daly River • Purchase some of the local indigenous arts and crafts

The Daly River Region is the perfect country Recreational fishers should stunning scenery. Take the time to place to get away from it all. The respect and recognise the cultural enjoy the remoteness of the region Daly River is famous for its fishing importance of these waters to the and unwind away from the hustle and of the elusive barramundi, one of the Malak Malak people”. bustle of life. most popular waterways in the Top End. Most of the accommodation in Each year the Daly River host the The Daly Region is also home to an Daly River is found along the banks Barra Classic, Barra National and if array of beautiful indigenous arts of the Daly River, with onsite or you’re lucky enough might have the and crafts. nearby river access. Take your own chance to catch a tagged fish with boat, or join a fishing charter. the Million Dollar Fish competition . While in the region don’t miss out on the abundance of Top End mangos, in “The Malak Malak welcome While the Daly is prominently known season September – October. recreational fishers to their for fishing, it is home to some

Lee & Jenny’s Bush Camp

Bamboo Copper Mine DALY Rock Bar Woolianna on the Daly Maddaingya Creek Brown's 2km Creek RIVER Dingirreyet 1km Wooliana Road Daly River Barra Resort

Rocks

1km

1km Perry’s on the Daly Robin Falls, Turn-o 89km 4 x 4 Reynolds River Track, Turn-o 21km Stuart Highway (103km) 6km

Banyan Farm Tourist Park Wooliana Road Information Tommy's Bay Daly River Road Creek Rock Bar Wani-Mengit Daly River Mango Farm

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R Fuel Nauiyu Community m r a F Cafe/Restaurant Rocks + Rock Bar Mango Daly River Roadside Inn Accommodation 5km Caravan Mission Creek Western Farms Road Daly River Crossing Camping Boat Ramp Nanaar Road Toilets 5km Sealed Road Port Keats Road Unsealed Private Roads + Health Centre TO PORT KEATS #TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 43 Attractions Accommodation

Copper Mine DALY RIVER MANGO FARM BANYAN FARM TOURIST PARK Copper was first discovered in the Daly River area in 1883, with mining occurring sporadically over the following 26 years. The machinery relics now visible on the site are indicative of the early mining techniques and technology of the Off Port Keats Road, Daly River NT 611 Wooliana Road, Daly River, NT 0822 Phone: (08) 8978 2464 Phone: (08) 8978 2461 late 19th and early 20th centuries. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Nowadays, the site contains the Website: www.mangofarm.com.au Website: www.banyanfarm.com.au remnants of the Northern Territory’s The Daly River Mango Farm offers From: $25 - $150 first commercial copper mining large spacious & shady, powered & Banyan Farm campground and caravan unpowered camping, caravan sites & park offers large shady and grassed sites enterprise and the graves of four cabin accommodation. Private boat right on the banks of the Daly River. A deceased mine employees. ramp, mooring pontoons, camp kitchen, variety of cabin styles, seasonal Bistro swimming pool, guest laundry, seasonal and fishing charters available. bistro, & bush walk with heritage listed Swimming pool, boatramp, mooring Jesuit ruins. Pet friendly. pontoons and pet friendly. Daly River Crossing Daly River Crossing is a popular boating area that is renowned for its barramundi, scenic surrounds, and its diverse wildlife. Powerful saltwater crocodiles lurk beneath the tranquil waters, and millions of migratory birds visit the area each year.

Saltwater crocodiles inhabit these areas, visitors are urged to look out for and observe crocodile warning signs as incidents with crocodiles have caused injury and death.

on the Daly Closest to the Action - Oasis in the Bush The Fishermans Lodge New Executive Villa Two self-contained units Units - Located on the bank of - Boat Fuel overlooking a tropical Villa 1 Queen Bed & the Daly River 260kms - Ice garden and pool with 2 single north of Katherine, - Gas joint washing machine Villa 2 - 4 singles Furthest downstream, - Souvenirs facilities. Airconditioned, ceiling less distance to travel - Swimming Pool Unit 1 upstairs sleeps 4 fans, open-plan dining, to the best fishing hot - Laundry Unit 2 downstairs sleeps 7 kitchen, lounge and spots. - Boat Ramp satellite TV. Fitted Camping - Boat Hire with microwave, fridge, Woolianna has 50 - Mango produce from cooktop and own powered, lawned and Woolianna washing machine. shaded sites as well as Linen and towels tent sites with excellent supplied. Verandah amenities. with outdoor setting and BBQ.

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44 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 DOUGLAS-DALY Located midway between Darwin and Katherine, just off the Stuart Highway and an easy scenic drive, the region is famous for its hot springs, gorges, bushwalking and an abundance of wildlife.

Must Do: • Have a relaxing swim in the Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs • Explore the natural rock formations of ‘The Arches’

Known as the Douglas Daly after its Attractions two major river systems, the region has become a favourite spot for The Arches and the Waterhole The water attracts a wide variety travellers to spend time camping, ‘The Arches’, located near Douglas of birdlife and mammals such as fishing, bushwalking, and swimming. Daly Tourist Park are a part of bandicoots, wallabies and flying the Douglas River Esplanade foxes. The campground is accessible Oolloo Crossing has also proven to Conservation Area, an amazing to all vehicles including caravans be an excellent spot for barra fishing natural formation. during the dry season. Swimming is in the early dry and for black bream available in the Douglas River but all year round. please test the temperature before entering, the further downstream the A great spot for bird-watching cooler the water. and swimming are the Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs. Butterfly Butterfly Gorge Nature Park Gorge is another picturesque 4WD access only. swimming area where the pools are Cool crevices in the rock face of fringed with paperbark trees over Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) beautiful Butterfly Gorge provide 50 metres high and the crevices Hot Springs Nature Park shelter for thousands of common in the rock faces are inhabited by 47km from the Stuart Highway via crow butterflies. Rock pools provide thousands of butterflies. Oolloo Road. a chance for a refreshing swim. The pools are shaded by paperbarks Saltwater crocodiles inhabit these The popular Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot up to 50 metres tall. The sheer areas, visitors are urged to look out Springs Park protects part of the rock faces, edged by dense riverine for and observe crocodile warning Douglas River, where thermal pools vegetation and rocky spinifex signs as incidents with crocodiles create an oasis in the surrounding country, offer shaded riverine walks have caused injury and death. dry woodland. and beautiful scenery.

Pine Creek Railway Resort DOUGLAS Ph:8976 1001 REGION

Adelaide River Inn Ph:8976 7047

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Established in the late 1800s, Pine Creek is located 90 kilometres north of Katherine. It is the Top End’s only original mining town remaining from the 1870s gold rush era and is a treasure trove of heritage bush buildings and mining sites. Gold was discovered in 1871 by workers on the Overland Telegraph Line. Although small, the township offers a range of accommodation options, including caravan parks and cabins.

Must Do: • Explore the Pine Creek Railway Precinct and Miners Park • Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout

Many of the original buildings still stand. The National Trust Museum building is the oldest surviving prefabricated structure in the Northern Territory. Originally the home of the Mining Warden in Burrundie, it was later moved to Pine Creek and over the years served as a doctors residence, clinic, dispensary, military hospital, post office and exchange. Today it houses the National Trust Museum and town library. Browse through the building and it’s contents to gain an insight into the gold rush, local Chinese history, buffalo hunters and the Overland Telegraph Line. The Northern Goldfields Loop Heritage trail that takes you from Pine Creek to Adelaide FAMILY OPERATED • 4.5 STARS • AL A CARTE MENU River offers an insight into life during the era. THE PINE CREEK RAILWAY RESORT IS A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS, WITH AIR-CONDITIONED CABINS WHICH ALL INCLUDE FOXTEL, COMFORTABLE BEDS WITH CLEAN LINEN AND ARE FINISHED WITH UNIQUE DECOR. The Pine Creek Railway Precinct is home to the original terminus of an uncompleted transcontinental railway OUR FACILITIES ALSO INCLUDE: • HOME MADE PIES AND CAKES DAILY system. The railway’s contribution to the development of • INFORMATION CENTRE the mining boom in the late 19th Century was profound • GIFT SHOP and enabled the transport of machinery and equipment • POWERED & UNPOWERED CARAVANS/CAMPING SITES • LAGOON STYLE SHADED SWIMMING POOL with greater ease to the mine fields than had been • POST OFFICE previously possible. • FREE WIFI • BAR / RESTAURANT

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46 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Attractions dispensary, and a military hospital. goldfields, supported several towns. Follow the signposts off the Stuart Copperfield Recreational Dam More recently it was used as a post Highway and explore the area, which Copperfield Recreation Dam is a cool office and telephone exchange. The is dotted with historic sites and ruins haven just six kilometres south-west Museum houses displays of gold and of those bygone days after many a of Pine Creek. This reserve has a gemstones, Aboriginal and Chinese change in fortune. deepwater lake surrounded by hills history and historic equipment. and is an ideal place to swim and This intriguing place is located relax with shady picnic areas and Pine Creek Railway Resort against a backdrop of shady creeks, toilets nearby. Day use only, camping Built in the shape of two trains magnificent salmon gums and is not permitted. parked at a railway station, the unusual rocky outcrops. reception and restaurant area is Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout furnished and styled after Pine The Water Gardens The Mine Lookout affords a Creek’s Chinese heritage. Complete Open daily. Free entry. panoramic view of the open-cut with a showcase of images from local These water gardens in the middle Enterprise Pit, left when Pine Creek archives and attractions, the Pine of town were created after the old Goldfields ceased operation in 1994. Creek Railway Resort has already railway tracks were uplifted, leaving The water-filled pit is 135 metres become a talking point up and down a series of unsightly trenches, which deep, but before its closure, more the Stuart Highway. were then turned into a series of than 764,000 ounces of gold were attractive ponds and landscaped extracted from the mine. Old Chinese Railway Station Museum gardens. Now a popular pleasant mine shafts can also be viewed Open daily. Free entry. shady place for a quiet picnic or a close to the lookout. Sunsets viewed Located in the original station walk. from this vantage point can be building built in 1888 which served spectacular. as a communications centre until Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park 1976. Open daily subject to weather conditions. Accessible by 4WD only. Umbrawarra Gorge, located 22 kilometres south-west of the town of Pine Creek past Lake Copperfield, features a pleasant little creek running between steep red cliffs, and a series of swimming pools with sandy beaches. The first pool is about a 15 minute walk from the car park.

The gorge is excellent for exploring and if you are willing to rock- Historic photos, maps and hop and swim, you can find some Miners Park memorabilia depict the history of pleasant, secluded swimming holes, Open daily. Free entry. the North Australian Railway. Next to and from the clifftops witness some This Bicentennial Park, next to the station is an 1877 Beyer Peacock superb views. Surrounding bushland the railway station and the old locomotive which was restored as abounds with wildlife, making the station master’s residence, offers a Centenary of Federation project area a naturalist’s delight. Camping a fascinating look at the mining by the Pine Creek Community with toilet facilities is available, but history of the region. It comprises Government Council. Believed to bring your own drinking water. an outdoor display of historic be the oldest restored locomotive mining machinery and mining in Australia, it operated between equipment from the old Pine Creek Darwin and Pine Creek from 1915 mines, together with interpretive until it was finally decommissioned signs, photographic displays and in 1945. background information on mining history. The Northern Goldfields Loop A journey on the Northern Goldfields Pine Creek National Trust Museum Loop, an area rich in history as well The Museum has served a number as in minerals, is a journey through of purposes over past years. It has time. been the home of a mining warden, a doctor’s residence, clinic and The area, once the heart of the

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While its star attraction is undoubtedly the famous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, Katherine and its surrounds include great fishing, hidden natural wonders and a rich indigenous and pioneering history. The region stretches from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the West Australia border. Around 300 kilometres south of Darwin, Katherine is set on the banks of the Katherine River.

Must Do: • Relax by the natural spring-fed pool of the Katherine Hot Springs. • Visit Cutta Cutta Caves, a series of limestone caverns featuring sparkling columns, • pillars and flowstones of calcite crystal • Take a cruise or canoe along the magnificent Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. • Explore ancient rock art, crafts, galleries and culture of Katherine.

Katherine was named by explorer the main gorges and view ancient Other attractions within easy reach John McDouall Stuart in the late Aboriginal rock paintings high on of the town include the Cutta Cutta 1800s after the daughter of one the rock faces. Waterfalls and rock Caves Nature Park, the Katherine of his expedition sponsors, and pools are found along more than Hot Springs and Leliyn (Edith Falls). the gorge was renamed ‘Nitmiluk’ 100 kilometres of walking tracks, – meaning ‘cicada place’ – in 1989 beginning at the park’s visitor when traditional owners, the Jawoyn centre. Katherine offers a wide Aboriginal people, gained title to the range of accommodation, facilities land, which is now Nitmiluk National and attractions, including museums, Park. art galleries, character-filled pubs and historic sites. It is also home to The Katherine River flows through the Tindal RAAF Base. Although the 13 separate gorges that carve their airfield was constructed in 1942, it is way through the Arnhem Land the Air Force’s youngest operational plateau. You can canoe, cruise base and one of Australia’s most and swim between sheer cliffs to important defence installations. the sandy freshwater beaches of

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#TourismTopEnd p: (08) 8975 9917 e: [email protected] ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 49 fb: www.facebook.com/lorellaspringsstation Attractions Cutta Cutta Caves KATHERINE OUTBACK EXPERIENCE Located off the Stuart Highway 27 Nitmiluk National Park kilometres south of Katherine, Cutta Just 32 kilometres from the town Cutta Caves Nature Park covers an centre, the gorge system is the major area of some 1,499 hectares. Ranger- natural attraction in the area - a guided tours of the cave system visitor’s delight of 292,800 hectares are conducted daily during the dry 115 Collins Road, Uralla, of natural wonder. There are 13 season. The caves are also home to Katherine NT 0850 gorges in the system, carved out of the rare orange horseshoe bat and Phone: 0428 301 580 the rock by torrential summer rains the ghost bat. The Jawoyn Aboriginal Email: [email protected] Website: over millenia. people have a long association www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au with this area and evidence of their Price: From $0 - $60 Commercially operated cruises on culture can be found throughout the Multiple Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain’s award-winning show celebrates the gorge system are available, with park. life on the land through real horse starting a breakfast and sunset dinner cruise and working dog demonstrations, live being popular options. Helicopter music and humorous bush stories. Fun for all ages. Kids 5yr&U: Free. scenic flights are also available. Offering Business Events, Guest Speaking, Private Tours, School Camps & Excursions. Within the gorge system are many fine examples of Aboriginal rock paintings that are thousands of years old. TOP DIDJ CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Katherine Museum & ART GALLERY Nitmiluk Gorge/Katherine River was The Katherine Museum was originally the cultural and spiritual foundation constructed as an air terminal during for the first inhabitants of the area, WWII and now contains an eclectic the Jawoyn and Dagomen people, collection of artefacts, photographs, providing food and water for both maps and pioneer memorabilia in spiritual and recreational needs. an informative display. Outdoor and undercover exhibits illustrate 363 Gorge Road, Katherine NT Nitmiluk Visitor Centre a rich heritage of ingenuity in rural Phone: 0414 888 786 Email: [email protected] The Visitor Centre is located machinery and household equipment. Website: www.topdidj.com at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. Entry fees apply. Learn about Aboriginal Culture Information displays explain the *Paint your own rarrk painting using a reed brush geology, landscape and Aboriginal The Jatbula Trail Walking Track *Light a fire using two special sticks history of the national park. The famous Jatbula Trail is a 62 *Throw a spear using a woomera *View and purchase some of the best Informative staff are there to help kilometre track traversing a variety Aboriginal art & didgeridoos in the NT you with tour enquires, information of landscapes from sandstone *Hold and feed rescued wallabies and to assist with walks escarpment to wet paperbark forests and camping. and features waterfalls, cultural sites and deep sandstone gorges. The Centre has toilet facilities, a souvenir shop and café. The dining The Jatbula Trail commences at area on the deck overlooking the Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and Katherine River is the ideal spot to culminates at Leliyn (Edith Falls), relax, enjoy a meal or just savour a following the Edith escarpment cooling drink and take in the glorious overlooking the 17 Mile Valley. It sunset. takes around five days to fully experience the Jatbula Trail. There Leliyn (Edith Falls) are designated campsites each with Located on the western boundary natural swimming holes, waterfalls or of Nitmiluk National Park, the wide rivers to cool off in. paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls The Jatbula Trail is limited to only is safe for swimming throughout 15 hikers per day. You must book most of the year. The area is also and pay a deposit in advance with great for bushwalking. Open daily – the Parks Office on (08) 8972 1886. subject to weather conditions. Free The trail is open between June entry. Camping available and kiosk and September, subject to weather offering home cooked food. conditions, camping fees apply.

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257 Gorge Road, Landsdowne NT 0852 2 Fourth Street, Katherine NT 0851 Corner Giles and Third Street, Phone: 1800 043 043 Phone: (08) 8972 3998 Katherine NT 0850 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8972 2722 Website: Website: www.beaglemotorinn.com Email: www.shadylanetouristpark.com.au Price: From $135 [email protected] Quiet friendly atmosphere, 6km from the Home of award winning Wiggo’s Steak and Website:www.palmcourtbackpackers.com PO on the road to Nitmiluk. Self-contained Seafood Restaurant. Quiet location yet close www.travelnorth.com.au studio cabins, 1 & 2 bedroom deluxe villas, enough to walk to town centre. Secure parking, Cost: From $27 - $130 special needs Cabin, foxtel, swimming pool, guest laundry and all your tour bookings. Friendly place to stay offering air-conditioned pool, large shady powered sites, modern Customer service is our priority rooms all with ensuite bathrooms, communal clean amenities, laundry, amenities for the kitchen, pool, BBQ facilities, tour desk and disabled, free Gas BBQs, tour bookings and Nitmiluk Gorge transfers. Located only 5 Internet. minutes from the CBD, our friendly staff will assist with all your travel and tourist advise.

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3 Third Street, Katherine NT 0850 Phone: (08) 8972 2533 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pinetreemotel.com.au www.travelnorth.com.au Cost: From $100 Stay at this comfortable and affordable Katherine motel. All rooms are spacious, with air conditioning, large LED TV, Foxtel, private ensuite and tea and coffee facilities and close proximity to local shops. An inviting pool in a tropical garden setting. Information Centres in the Area KATHERINE VISITOR TENNANT CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE INFORMATION CENTRE

Cnr Lindsay Street and Stuart Highway, Battery Hill Mining Centre Complex Katherine NT 0850 Peko Road, Tennant Creek NT 0860 Phone: 1800 958 263 or (08) 8972 2650 Phone: (08) 8962 1281 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.visitkatherine.com.au Make the VIC your first stop. Housed within the Known as the ‘Crossroads of the North,’ historic Battery Hill Mining Complex welcoming the Katherine Visitor Centre offers staff dispense in-depth information on the customised travel itineraries, tour and Barkly region and far beyond. accommodation bookings including Take an Underground or Stamp Battery tour, information on all there is to see and view the museums, pick up a souvenir. do in and around the NT region. Contact Open daily during the season. our friendly team today to plan your unforgettable experience.

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 51 Welcome to the heart of Australia’s Timeless North – Nitmiluk Gorge is Nitmiluk The Jawoyn People invite you an ancient waterway of to explore their land, Nitmiluk Gorge. National Park. Located 310 km south of Darwin and 30 13 separate gorges, formed km northeast of the township Katherine. Nitmiluk Tours is over countless millennia. the sole provider of a range of touring and accommodation to suit all needs and budgets. Our helicopter tours offer 10 products to allow guests to experience Nitmiluk both from a birds eye view, and on some Tours tours land in secluded locations that are only accessible by Cicada Lodge Helicopter. Scenic Flights Nitmiluk Heli Touring is the only provider able to land within Chalets the National Park, and allows guests to visit remote ancient rock Campground art sites, or enjoy swimming in remote waterfalls nestled in the escarpment – exclusively yours. Cutta Cutta Caves

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52 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 MATARANKA, STUART HIGHWAY & ROPER Mataranka township sits on the upper reaches of the Roper River, an hour’s drive south- east of Katherine. With a population of about 250, it services outlying cattle stations and Aboriginal communities and is well-equipped with facilities for travellers. Attractions include the Mataranka Thermal Pool, Bitter Springs and the Never Never Museum with displays of local Aboriginal history.

Must Do: • Stop in at the Daly Waters Pub for an outback pub experience. • Learn about the history of the Mataranka Homestead and Elsey Station. • Cool off in the picturesque waters of Bitter Springs.

The area was made famous in the tumbling over rocks and tufa dams. its bush hospitality, huge meals and Jeannie Gunn novel ‘We of the You can canoe and fish on the Roper quirky decorations on the walls. Never Never’ - written in 1905 River and swim at the palm-fringed about nearby Elsey Station. Elsey thermal pools of Rainbow and Bitter Cemetery, 21 kilometres south of the Springs. Mataranka thermal pools township, marks the resting place are fringed by paperbark and palm of many of the book’s characters. forest and bubble at a constant At Mataranka Homestead there is a temperature of 34° Celsius. Some replica of the Gunn’s original home. 180 kilometres east is Roper Bar, a The Station is now administered by natural rock crossing separating the the local Aboriginal people. saltwater and freshwater sections of the Roper River. Elsey National Park, on the eastern edge of Mataranka, is another of Also in the area is Daly Waters, an the region’s natural attractions. The outback town with a rich history. The Roper River meanders through the Daly Waters Pub is the quintessential park, flowing through waterholes and outback watering hole famous for

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 53 Attractions replica especially constructed for later becoming the site of the rail the film ‘We of the Never Never’. head and shunting yards after the Bitter Springs Every detail is duplicated down demise of the township of Birdum, This tropical spring-fed thermal pool to the hand-hewn local cypress remaining a busy terminus until the is located just two kilometres from pine. Nearby Aboriginal gunyas, or railway closed in 1976. Remains of Mataranka in Elsey National Park. wurlies, built with the advice of local the railway shunting yards near the Set among palms and tropical forest, Aboriginal elders can be seen. Larrimah Hotel and remnants of it is an ideal location to bushwalk, World War II camp relics are dotted swim or simply relax. Toilet facilities, Elsey Memorial Cemetery throughout town. Interpretive signs picnic benches and barbeques are Located just 21 kilometres from are located at the sites of the former available. Mataranka, the gravestones mark BIPOD (Bulk Issue Petrol and Oil the resting place of many of the Depot) and the No. 45 Australian Daly Waters characters written about in the novel Camp Hospital, seven kilometres Daly Waters, 273 kilometres south by Jeannie Gunn ‘We of the Never south of Larrimah. of Katherine has the distinction of Never’. being Australia’s first international The Larrimah Museum, housed in airfield. For almost 30 years, from Elsey National Park the old telegraph building, features the 1930s to the late 1950s, it was Incorporating the spring-fed Roper displays and information about the focus of activity in the area. and Waterhouse Rivers, the park World War II activities in the area, Initially, it was used for flying offers opportunities for swimming, the Overland Telegraph Line and the mail into the Northern Territory fishing, canoeing and bushwalking. operation of the railway. from Queensland. It then became Mataranka Thermal Pool, Bitter a staging and refuelling point Springs, Stevie’s Hole, Mataranka Larrimah Pub for Qantas international flights Falls and the tracks along the Roper Originally the World War II Officer’s flying through Darwin and onto River are some of the highlights of Mess, the pub has some interesting Singapore and other domestic a visit. A popular activity is bird- memorabilia, as extensions were flight services. By the beginning watching. The rare Red Goshawk, added using materials from the of World War II, military air traffic Hooded Parrot, and Northern dismantled Birdum Hotel. It offers an had replaced civilian air traffic. Rosellas are some of the many ideal stop for history buffs – look out Although the aerodrome was closed species to be observed. Camping for the Pink Panther! to commercial traffic in 1965, the and accommodation facilities are original Qantas hangar still stands, available near the thermal pool and Mataranka Thermal Pool housing interesting facts, photos and at Bitter Springs, with bush camping Open daily. equipment, where you can explore at 12 Mile Yard on John Hauser Drive. Mataranka Thermal Pool located in the terminal ruins and walk along the Elsey National Park was dedicated airstrip. Roper River and surrounding areas as a reserve in 1967 to ensure the support a range of plants and presentation of the thermal spring wildlife including the largest stand and surrounding palm forest. The of Livingstonia rigida Palms in the pool is at a constant 34° Celsius world. The river is well known to and flows from Rainbow Springs anglers as one of the best spots at an amazing 30.5 million litres a to catch barramundi. A boat ramp day. Pets must be restrained in the is located at 12 Mile Yard off John private pet parking bay outside the Hauser Drive. park and the camping area.

Dunmarra Restrictions: Outboard motor sizes Roper Bar Dunmarra is located 316 kilometres are limited (maximum 15hp) at 12 The Roper Bar is 180 kilometres south of Katherine. This roadside Mile Yard boat ramp and National along the Roper Highway and well stop was named after a man called Park Fishing Restrictions apply. No known as a great place to catch Dan O’Mara whose body was never pets. No generators. barramundi. This is where the found. The Aboriginal people of the Leichhardt Expedition of 1845 area involved in the search couldn’t Larrimah crossed the Roper River, named pronounce his name and referred to Larrimah, meaning ‘meeting place’ for John Roper, a member of this him as ‘Dunmarra’. Accommodation, in the local Aboriginal language, party. The bar was built in the early caravan park, fuel and food are is a small town 185 kilometres 1900s as part of the supply route available. south of Katherine on the Stuart for the Overland Telegraph Line. Highway. The town came into being Accommodation, camping, fuel and Elsey Homestead Replica in 1940 with the construction of a store are available. Turn east from Open daily. Free entry. the nearby Gorrie Airfield, a major the Stuart Highway, seven kilometres The Homestead is an authentic airfield servicing the war effort and south of Mataranka.

54 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 VICTORIA RIVER & TIMBER CREEK

The Victoria River Region is south-west of Katherine and is most often visited while travelling between Katherine and the Kimberley region. The area’s colourful scenery features grassy plains, boab trees and majestic gorges.

Must Do: • Take in the panoramic view of the magnificent Victoria River from Policeman’s Point • Visit Gregory’s Tree inscribed with the dates of Augustus Charles Gregory’s North • Australian Expedition • Capture the ever-changing colours of the sandstone towers in the Keep River National Park • on camera

The small township of Timber Creek, Keep River National Park, situated expedition, which was commenced 286 kilometres west of Katherine 180 kilometres west of Timber Creek, in 1855. Gregory’s Tree has special and the region’s main centre, is is a photographer’s dream. The park significance to the Ngaringman home to about 229 people. Fishing is encompasses towering sandstone Aboriginal people and is a registered Timber Creek’s biggest drawcard and landforms radiating a myriad of sacred site. the beautiful Victoria River, running colours at sunrise and sunset. through deep valleys and gorges, is The area is best explored on foot, Keep River National Park one of the Northern Territory’s most following well-marked bushwalking Open daily subject to weather scenic places to catch barramundi. trails. There are two camping areas conditions. Free entry. in the park with barbeques, tables This small park contains a diversity Closer to Katherine, Flora River and pit toilets. of landscapes. Visitors can explore Nature Park is a beautiful hideaway sandstone ridges and ‘Bungle for those looking to escape from the Bungle-like’ formations from crowds travelling west and should be Attractions the campgrounds. Spectacular accessed with a high set two-wheel Judbarra/Gregory National Park walks include the two kilometre drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive. Open daily. Free entry. Gurrandalng walk which presents one Judbarra/Gregory National Park Judbarra/Gregory National Park magnificent view after the next; and sitting at Timber Creek’s doorstep is the Northern Territory’s second the 5.5 kilometre Jarnem Lookout and covering an area of some largest national park, encompassing Walk which is particularly stunning 13,000 square kilometres, features spectacular ranges, escarpments, in the soft light of early morning and spectacular landscapes, prolific gorges and eucalypt woodlands. A late afternoon. wildlife, ancient boab trees and drive through the eastern section of significant remnants of Aboriginal the park along the Victoria Highway Victoria River Crossing and European history. will reveal some of these landscapes The Victoria River Crossing is 194 while the easily accessed walks near kilometres southwest of Katherine on Historic Bullita Homestead is an old the Victoria River Roadhouse provide the Victoria Highway. The stunning cattle outstation with stockyards close up experiences of the dramatic escarpment country provides where you can find out more about sandstone escarpment. the perfect backdrop for fishing the park’s nature, culture and tours and boat cruises, with Red history. Located just 19 kilometres Gregory’s Tree Valley Gorge providing a shady northwest of Timber Creek is Open daily. Free entry. and scenic rest area. The Victoria Gregory’s Tree, a large boab that Located in Judbarra/Gregory River Roadhouse is close to the stands at the campsite of explorer National Park 19 kilometres north- crossing, and offers camping and Augustus Gregory’s North Australian west of Timber Creek, a large Boab accommodation facilities. Expedition, undertaken between tree stands at the campsite of October 1855 and July 1856. Augustus Gregory’s North Australian

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 55 BORROLOOLA & THE GULF

Borroloola, a remote community on the McArthur River in the Gulf of Carpentaria and once a frontier town, is now the capital of the Gulf region. It’s home to four main indigenous language groups, the area includes many large cattle stations. Fishing and camping remain a way of life for locals and travellers chasing barramundi.

Must Do: • Spend an afternoon swimming in the picturesque hot springs of Butterfly Springs • Visit the towering sandstone pillars of the Lost City • Take part in the Easter Fishing Classic and catch a prize barramundi in King Ash Bay • Don’t miss Seven Emu Station with culture, heritage, wildlife, coastal and river access, with the • Shadforth family • Visit Lorella Springs Wilderness Park and swim in natural hot and cold springs and waterfalls

King Ash Bay, a popular fishing visit. Helicopter flights which touch intriguing sandstone spires. spot 50 kilometres from Borroloola, down in the Lost City give access to attracts thousands of visitors each the site. King Ash Bay year and a fishing competition is King Ash Bay is the location of the usually held over the Easter long Surrounded by grasslands, Borroloola Boat and Fishing Club. weekend. escarpments, waterfalls and The general store has fuel, ice waterholes, Cape Crawford is within and supplies. Campground, budget Barranyi (North Island) National easy reach of Limmen National Park. accommodation, houseboats and a Park, located in the Sir Edward The area is home to a stunning array boat ramp are available for visitors. Pellew Group of Islands, is a wildlife of native wildlife. haven, providing a home to nesting Limmen National Park turtles and migratory birds and offers Located 182 kilometres north-west of excellent reef fishing opportunities. Attractions Borroloola, this park is accessed from Access to the islands is limited, and Barranyi National Park (North Island) the Roper River Road or by travelling visitors must contact Parks and The park, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, north from Cape Crawford. It features Wildlife NT before making the journey. is one of the Territory’s most remote several large sandstone spires and visitor destinations. This peaceful rounded dome formations resulting Cape Crawford, at the junction of the wilderness haven is the traditional from erosion of the sandstone Carpentaria and Tablelands Highways, home of the Yanyuwa people. Special escarpment. The main recreational is home to the famous Heartbreak features of the island park include activity is fishing throughout the Hotel. Cape Crawford is situated long sandy beaches like Paradise Bay, towns and Limmen Rivers. approximately 120 kilometres from a glorious stretch of white beach the ocean and is so named because it ideal for walking, beachcombing and The Lost City Formation of Ancient is situated at the northern extremity birdwatching. Columns of Sandstone or ‘cape’ of the Abner Ranges, Located in the Abner Ranges the site first ‘discovered’ in 1880 by drover Caranbirini Conservation Reserve of ancient columns of sandstone is Lindsay Crawford. Open daily. Free entry. isolated and access is by helicopter Just 46 kilometres south of only from Cape Crawford. This is a The Abner Ranges are home to an Borroloola and easily accessed off breath-taking flight and well worth impressive site known as the Lost the Carpentaria Highway, the reserve considering. City covering an area of some eight protects a diversity of habitats square kilometres and dotted with for such a small area, including For further information contact the towering sandstone formations. These sandstone hills and ridges, semi- Tourism Top End Visitor Information natural pillars conjure up images of permanent waterholes flanked by Centre 1300 138 886 skyscrapers, and are well worth a riverine vegetation, woodland and

56 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 ARNHEM LAND

A truly magical location! Explore a spectacular landscape with unspoilt shores and timeless culture. The scenery is beautiful and diverse, it includes rugged coastlines, remote islands, rivers teeming with fish, lush rainforest, towering escarpments and savannah woodland. Arnhem Land is made up of 91,000 square kilometres of unspoilt wilderness in the middle of Australia’s northern coast.

Must Do: • View some of the most prized indigenous arts and crafts in the world, including the • didgeridoo (Yidaki) • Have an amazing cultural experience in places like Gunbalanya, Maningrida & Yirrkala • Witness spectacular wildlife, scenery and rare birdlife then complete the day with a sunset • you will never forget • Experience some of the best fishing in the world. Catch a coral trout, red emperor, Spanish • mackerel or a trophy bill fish or barra. • Visit the ruins of early European settlement on secluded Cobourg Peninsula

Arnhem Land is a habitat for where indigenous artists gather at and home to some of Australia’s abundant wildlife including saltwater the Injalak Art and Craft Centre. most prolific Aboriginal Rock art. crocodiles, buffalo, dugong, nesting Stone Country Festival is held in turtles and migratory birds. One of Oenpelli usually during August, when To enter Arnhem Land a permit from the last pristine areas in the world, travellers can visit freely and enjoy the Northern Land Council (NLC) its small population is predominantly the cultural activities without a is required phone (08) 8920 5100 Aboriginal people, whose traditional permit. or visit www.nlc.org.au. If visiting culture remains largely intact. The Groote Eylandt no permit is required. region is an exciting destination The town of Maningrida, on the north for travellers wanting authentic coast of Arnhem Land, is famous for Once you arrive into Nhulunbuy to traditional cultural experiences. its indigenous art. visit any of the beaches you will require a permit from Dhimurru There are many areas of historic The town of Nhulunbuy is located Aboriginal Corporation phone significance including the ruins of on the Gove Peninsula, it is a 08 8939 2700 or apply online: - an early European colony at Victoria major service centre, providing www.dhimurru.com.au/permits.html Settlement in Garig Gunak Barlu accommodation, supplies and offers National Park, on the secluded spectacular beaches and great A permit is also required for the Cobourg Peninsula and the Black fishing. The hugely popular annual Cobourg Peninsula through Parks & Point Cultural Centre which displays Garma Festival is held here from the Wildlife Aboriginal, Macassan and European 2 to the 5 August 2019, this event is www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/ histories of the area. not to be missed! parks/find/gariggunak

Gunbalanya (Oenpelli), one of the On the Island of Groote Eylandt the For details on Road Conditions visit: first stops east of Kakadu National main town Alyangula is surrounded roadreport.nt.gov.au Park, is an Aboriginal community by waters that are a fishing mecca

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Aboriginal Art and Culture Explore the ruins at Fort Wellington essential you report to the Ranger Join a safari tour to Mount (1827) and Victoria Settlement (1838) Station on arrival), or a 30 minute Borradaile and Injalak Hill and be which met with failure – charter flight from Darwin. guided to witness one of the most the harsh conditions proving too stunning Aboriginal cultural sites in much for those early settlers. The Peninsula is the perfect Australia. View galleries of ancient destination for hiking, birdwatching rock art paintings which depict the Wildlife Photography and plenty of opportunities to indigenous history of the clans and For the keen photographer, the photograph this truly unique show elements of the Dreamtime. Cobourg Peninsula offers excellent landscape. opportunities to capture the true Fishing nature of this remote region. With A permit is required by visitors to Considered to be one of the finest an abundance of wildlife including stay overnight in the Park, whether fishing spots in the country, the buffalo, Timor ponies, wild boar, you arrive by road, air or sea. To waters around the Cobourg Peninsula crocodiles and wallabies, and with an apply please visit: nt.gov.au/leisure/ abound with spanish mackerel, array of colourful birdlife, there is parks-reserves/permits-for-parks/ giant trevally, queenfish and coral no better location in the Top End to permits-for-cobourg-peninsula-garig- trout, whilst in the tidal creeks and capture that ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ shot. gunak-barlu-national-park estuaries barramundi, mangrove jack and threadfin salmon lie in wait to Garig Gunak Barlu National Park, Access by road to the Cobourg tempt the serious angler. The Cobourg Peninsula Peninsula is not possible during Pronounced Gah-rig Goon-uk Bar- the wet season. The area can be loo, is Northern Australia’s first flora accessed by private air charter or and fauna protected reserve, and the boat. surrounding Cobourg Marine Park, provide an ideal habitat for many For further information on thousands of waterfowl and other accommodation and touring options bird species. in Arnhem Land contact Tourism Top End on 1300 138 886 The Cobourg Peninsula, remote and [email protected] or visit rugged, is fringed with magnificent tourismtopend.com.au Historic Sites white sandy beaches. The Peninsula, Take the time to visit Kennedy Bay recognised as one of Australia’s and Port Essington where, over most spectacular fishing locations, 190 years ago, the British made an is accessible only by four-wheel attempt to establish settlements. drive from Oenpelli via Jabiru (it’s

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58 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Attractions - East Arnhem Land The Gove Peninsula Arnhem Land is culturally strong, Gove Peninsula remote, pristine, easy to get to and has some of the best adventure Fishing (08) 8986 8500 or www.nlc.org.au fishing in the world! Yolngu people Fishing is a major drawcard for the Visitors to the recreation beach solely own Arnhem Land. Yolngu region and Gove Peninsula as well as and river areas require a visitor’s have lived in the region for tens of the Gulf of Carpentaria off the coast permit and should contact thousands of years with recognised of Groote Eylandt offers some of the Dhimurru Land Management land and marine estates. Clans live best sportfishing in the world. Fish Aboriginal Corporation / Nhulunbuy throughout Arnhem Land hunting are abundant – catches include red on (08) 8393 2700. fish, bush animals and seasonal bush emperor, spanish mackerel and coral Penalties apply for travelling foods. Today, Yolngu retain their trout. A range of fishing charters are throughout the region without a cultural and spiritual links to the available from half day to extended permit and visitors are requested area. island safaris – or boat hire can be to respect the wishes of the arranged for a self-guided trip. Traditional Land Owners. East Arnhem Land is one of the The fishing in the region is all about Arnhem Land is scenic and last wilderness areas on earth, yet options and something can be enjoyable. If you’re seeking all services can be found in the arranged to suit individual needs – adventure or simply a relaxing town of Nhulunbuy, located on the talk to one of the licensed time, this is the place to visit. Gove Peninsula approximately 750 tour operators. kilometres by road from Katherine. Baringura – Little Bondi The town is now an intricate part of Air Services Visitors to the Gove Peninsula the region, making it an ideal base Airnoth has daily jet services to Gove will be amazed by the quality of from which to explore. Nhulunbuy airport from Cairns and Darwin. The the beaches, ideal for picnics, and has a lodge and motels in town. The Cairns-Gove flight is one hour and day trips. Daliwuy (Daliwoi Bay) Gove Airport is about 15 kilometres forty minutes and the Darwin-Gove is a popular fishing spot with the from town. Camping is possible at flight is one hour and ten minutes. locals. Ngumuy (Turtle Beach) is a the recreation areas. Airnorth also has daily direct flight beautiful, sheltered sandy cove and services from Darwin to Groote Garanhan (Macassan Beach) has a The Gove Peninsula is scenic with Eylandt and the flight time is one historical link with the Macassan long white sandy beaches, azure hour and thirty minutes. Nhulunbuy sea traders. waters and green vegetation. This is and Groote, return airport transfers Note: Visitor’s permit required. where the Gulf of Carpentaria meets available for a nominal fee. Charter the Arafura Sea and the temperature flights are also available to Arnhem Gayngaru ranges between 28˚ and 30˚with Land from a range of operators. For Gayngaru is an area of lagoon plenty of cool breezes. details ask one of the friendly staff wetlands extending some at Tourism Top End on 1300 138 886 seven kilometres parallel to the For permits to visit recreational [email protected] beachfront. The lagoon, home to areas please contact the Dhimurru around 200 species of birds, has Aboriginal Corporation on Touring the Region an over-water observation platform 08 8939 2700 or apply online: The pristine environment can be providing an ideal hideaway for www.dhimurru.com.au/permits.html enjoyed overland with eco-tours keen bird watchers. encompassing Yolngu culture and A marked walking trail offers easy art, birds, flora and fauna. Other access for those on foot. Guided activities include scenic flights over interpretive tours are available. spectacular landscapes, bushwalking, Note: Permits not required. beachcombing, four-wheel driving, surfing and fishing. Roy Marika Lookout The Roy Marika Lookout offers Travelling Overland visitors the opportunity to take To travel the Central Arnhem Road in the extensive panoramic views (four-wheel drive only) requires of the town and its surroundings. crossing many Yolngu clan lands and Take time to look over the lagoon a permit from the Northern Land wetlands with their abundance Council (NLC) is required. There of birdlife, the activity on Gove is no cost for this permit but it is Harbour, the coastline, the town necessary to monitor the numbers of centre and the Gove buaxite mining people on the road to maintain this operation. Note: Visitor’s permit region. Contact the Northern Land required. Council in Nhulunbuy on #TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 59 Wessel Islands, Bromby Islets, East Arnhem Land - Groote Eylandt English Company Islands, Elizabeth Bay, Bremer Island Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of abundance of fish and other marine Accessible by boat from Gove Carpentaria in remote Arnhem Land, species. Harbour, these island groups and 650 kilometres east of Darwin, is coastline offer unbeatable fishing one of Australia’s last untouched Fishing opportunities. Outstanding bluewater wilderness areas. The third-largest Ideal breeding habitats—the and reef fishing, sportfishing and island in Australia, Groote Eylandt archipelago’s fringing coral reefs, estuary fishing. Day and overnight is known for its pristine natural and rocky headlands and sand islands camping trips can be organised marine environment, spectacular create plenty of sheltered breeding by local charter operators. Note: scenery, Aboriginal art and culture, areas for bait fish. This abundance Visitor’s permit required. and some of the best fishing in the of bait is what brings in the big world. sportfish anglers love to catch. Aboriginal Arts & Culture Every tropical species is here— The strong Yolngu culture in the sailfish, marlin, spanish mackerel, region is evident in the range of arts huge GTs, mangrove jacks, golden and crafts. Contemporary Yolngu art snapper, queenfish and the mighty is available in the form of milkwood barramundi. carvings (unique to this region), bark paintings, screen prints, Arts and Cultural woven baskets and mats. Examples Stay at Groote Eylandt Lodge and of traditional & contemporary art spend some time at the excellent can be found at one of Australia’s Aboriginal cultural centre. The local most renowned community-based Environment aboriginal people (Anindilyakwa traditional Aboriginal art museums Pristine beaches, rugged sandstone people) communicate their at Yirrkala. plateaus, open woodland, monsoon traditions and stories through art, vine forests, riparian woodlands, and Anindilyakwa Arts and Crafts Nanydjaka – Cape Arnhem paperbark swamps and red sand hills. showcases these stories through art Nanydjaka (Cape Arnhem), just a Surrounding the island in the aqua styles that are unique to the Groote few hours drive from Nhulunbuy, waters of the Gulf of Carpentaria Eylandt archipelago. has long white sandy beaches with is an equally sand dunes as far as the eye can special marine see. This is the perfect destination environment for absolute peace, solitude and with complex relaxation. Note: A visitor’s permit is reef systems required. that support an

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1 Bougainvillea Drive Alyangula NT 0855 Phone: (08) 8987 7077 Mt Borradaile, Arnhem Land, NT Email: Phone: (08) 8979 0413 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.grooteeylandtlodge.com.au Website: www.arnhemland-safaris.com Escape to this stunning island paradise, An exclusively leased Safari Lodge nestled just a 90 minute flight from Darwin, and against the Arnhem Land Escarpment. enjoy beautiful air conditioned waterfront Rugged ranges are fringed by idyllic rooms, a modern restaurant, viewing deck billabongs, a stunningly beautiful with unspoiled views of the ocean, resort wilderness and cultural landscape to the style pool and dedicated meeting and Aboriginal people. Valleys, overhangs and convention rooms. catacombs have been occupied for over Airport transfers included. 50,000 years with world class galleries of rock art. Tours

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5 Day Gay’wu Womans Yolnu Homeland Tour Phone: +61 8 8987 2828 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lirrwitourism.com.au Departs: Arnhem Land Region Cost: $2,399 The Gay’wu (dilly bag) Women’s Tour lets female visitors come together with their Yolnu sisterhood and learn about their culture, history and country. Join them gathering, cooking, weaving, painting, and story-telling and more. Includes Yolnu guide, transport, accommodation and all meals. Departing from Gove and Nhulunbuy #TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 61 KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, covering almost 20,000 square kilometres, is a place of contrasting landscapes and diverse habitats. Saltwater crocodiles lurk in freshwater billabongs dotted with lotus lilies. Rugged cliffs of the Arnhem Land escarpment hide deep sandstone gorges and pockets of monsoon rainforest. Waterfalls cascade into pools fringed with paperbarks and pandanus.

Must Do: • Cruise Yellow Water wetlands and spot birds and crocodiles • Take a scenic flight during the tropical summer (November – April) for a breathtaking view of • Kakadu’s magnificent Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls • Head to Gunlom and take the hike to the top of the waterfall, where it feels like you’re • standing on the edge of the world • Take a cultural cruise on the East Alligator River. Birdwatch at Mamukala • Join ranger activities including rock art site talks, painting and weaving

You can view the spectacular Jim Jim Falls, browse through spectacular, the lowlands are The drive runs along the Arnhem galleries of ancient Aboriginal flooded, and the vegetation is lush. Highway to Jabiru, follows the rock art at Ubirr and Burrungkuy Kakadu Highway to Pine Creek, and (Nourlangie) or explore Yellow Late in the dry season large flocks continues south to Katherine and Water and Mamukala, wetland areas of magpie geese, whistling ducks, Nitmiluk National Park. of international significance. Over spoonbills, egrets and jabirus 1000 plant species, a quarter of all congregate around the remaining A visit to Kakadu should include a Australian freshwater fish species, waterholes. stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre and over one third of all Australian near Jabiru, a small town within the bird species can be found in the A number of Aboriginal clans reside national park, situated approximately park. in Kakadu National Park and the 250 kilometres east of Darwin. exquisite rock art galleries at Ubirr The township offers a range of and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) bear accommodation, including tent, witness to their strong and ongoing caravan and camping, cabin, lodge connection with the land, having and hotel accommodation. Resort lasted for many thousands of years. style accommodation and camping is also available at South Alligator, on Other spectacular landmarks include the Arnhem Highway, and Cooinda Jim Jim Falls, Twin Falls, Maguk, near Yellow Water. Motor Car Falls and Gunlom. There Kakadu’s landscapes have been are many established walking tracks, A number of safari camp style shaped by water with the Mary, some accessible year round. Yellow operations provide visitors with Wildman, West Alligator, South Water boat cruises depart several the opportunity to engage with Alligator and East Alligator Rivers times a day from Cooinda, indigenous guides in an authentic teeming with wildlife. During the year round. on-country experience. Plus, tropical summer from November to Kakadu’s Crocodile Hotel, a April, waterfalls along the Arnhem The Nature’s Way tourism drive is crocodile-shaped complex, is one of Land escarpment are at their most a great way to explore the park. a kind.

62 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Attractions savannah woodlands, placid fresh many thousands of years, and why water billabongs and raging seven Kakadu is uniquely dual heritage Scenic Flights metre coastal tides. Each with listed – for nature and culture. Kakadu is dual World Heritage- distinctly diverse fauna and flora, listed, a worthy recognition that is the ready food source and the Kakadu National Park Pass difficult to comprehend from the heartbeat of Australia’s original Kakadu has a seasonal Park fee ground, but abundantly clear from custodians. Viewing Kakadu from stucture. All visitors require a above. View varied landscapes, above is not only spectacular Park Pass. Your pass includes Park from floodplains to arid dry but also educational, explaining entry, ranger activities and access sandstone plateaus, mangrove and why Aboriginals have enjoyed a to Visitors centres. Buy your Park spinifex, tropical monsoon forest, continuous existence in Kakadu for Pass online before you go at www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/

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Information Bay Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Ranger Station Kambolgie Yurmikmik (permit required) walks Mary River Roadhouse

TO KATHERINE REGION #TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 63 Bowali Visitor Centre majestic waterfall is a sight to Nature’s Way Drive Open daily 8.00am–5.00pm. Free behold. Set in the red ochre of This 457 kilometre drive entry. Closed Christmas Day. the Arnhem Land escarpment, and starts in Darwin and Before exploring Kakadu National boasting white sandy beaches and finishes in Katherine. Park, get familiarised at the Bowali crystal clear water, it is worth the It follows the Arnhem Visitor Centre where you can watch two kilometre return walk across Highway through the Adelaide River documentaries to help you gain a rocks to appreciate this special area and Mary River wetlands to Jabiru in greater understanding of Kakadu’s during the dry season. Kakadu National Park and continues landscape and seasons, then take along the Kakadu Highway to Pine a walk through the interpretive Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Creek, where it joins the Stuart displays. The friendly staff can bring 46km from the Kakadu Highway Highway (Explorer’s Way). you up to date on road conditions, Seasonal access. 4WD only. It then continues south to Katherine free ranger-guided activities and Access to beautiful Jarrangbarnmi and Nitmiluk National Park. give advice on which sites to visit. (Koolpin Gorge) is restricted. Those Here is a sample itinerary: Videos are shown throughout the wishing to visit the site must day giving different perspectives obtain an entry permit and key to Day 1 on Kakadu and its international gain access. For details call (08) Nature’s Way from Darwin to Kakadu significance. The habitat-based 8938 1140, Permits Officer, Kakadu National Park - 257km to Jabiru display and library gives detailed National Park. Allow at least seven • Depart Darwin information about the park and how days for permit processing – book • Stop off – Corroboree Park Tavern much there is to see and do. early to avoid disappointment. • Visit Mamukala Wetlands Take a look at Marrawuddi Gallery www.parksausralia.gov.au/kakadu • Lunch at the Manbiyarra (Border for Aboriginal arts and crafts, books Store) in Kakadu (dry season only) and gifts, and then enjoy a coffee at Maguk • Guluyambi East Alligator the cafe. Open daily during the dry season. River Cruise 4WD only. • Explore Ubirr A one kilometre bushwalk along • Overnight accommodation at Jabiru Barramundi Creek leads through shady monsoon forest to the base of Day 2 Maguk with its beautiful plunge pool Experiencing Kakadu National Park – and small waterfall – a truly scenic 52km Jabiru to Cooinda and tranquil place. • Depart Jabiru • Scenic flight over Kakadu Mamukala Wetlands & Bird Hide • Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) art site Gunlom Plunge Pool Open daily, subject to weather • Visit Warradjan Aboriginal Open daily during the dry season. conditions. Cultural Centre Gunlom, located in the southern In the dry season, Mamukala • Overnight – Cooinda Lodge end of Kakadu, is the magical Wetlands and Bird Hide displays combination of waterfall and serene the spectacle of thousands of Day 3 plunge pool, with shady gums magpie geese and whistling ducks Kakadu National Park to Katherine cooling the picnic areas. congregating to feed. You can watch via Pine Creek – A climb to the top of the waterfall them from one of the bird hides or Cooinda to Pine Creek 165km - provides sweeping views of the amble along the marked walking Pine Creek to Katherine 90km southern-most parts of Kakadu and a trails beside the tranquil wetlands. • Depart Cooinda natural horizon infinity pool. Walks vary from one to three • Early Yellow Water Billabong cruise kilometres. • Pine Creek – lunch at Pine Creek Railway Resort Yurmikmik Walks • Travel south to Katherine and In the south of Kakadu, 26km from explore Nitmiluk National Park the Gunlom turn off. Open daily. A series of interconnected walking Be sure to observe all park tracks providing a wonderful tropical safety signs and swim only where summer experience. Boulder Creek recommended. Carry and drink plenty (2km return), Motor Car Falls (7.5km of water, wear a hat, sunscreen and Jim Jim Falls return), Yurmikmik Lookout (5km insect repellent and suitable clothing Open daily during the dry season return) and Kurrundie Creek (11km and footwear. Ensure your vehicle 6.30am–8.30pm subject to weather return - permit required - through is well maintained and equipped for conditions. 4WD only. Bowali Visitor Centre). the length of time that you plan to be Whether the falls are raging with travelling and avoid strenuous activity water or the merest trickle, this during the heat of the day.

64 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 Warradjan Aboriginal egrets, jabiru, sea eagles, magpie Take a ranger-guided boat cruise, Cultural Centre geese and a number of migratory followed by a bushwalk and a scenic 4.5km off the Kakadu Highway bird species. Paperbark forests, stroll along a boardwalk to the enroute to Cooinda. Open daily. pandanus and freshwater mangroves cascading falls. Sit down on the Free entry. line the banks, and the water is white sandy shore and be rewarded To gain an understanding of the dotted with beautiful pink and white with panoramic views of the towering connection Kakadu’s Aboriginal waterlilies. Explore the billabong by cliffs and sparkling waters. owners have with this special part of joining a wildlife cruise, or witness the Top End, spend some time at the an unforgettable sunset from the Ubirr Warradjan Cultural Centre and learn boardwalk and viewing platform. 40km from Jabiru. Open daily. the stories that gave them their laws. Subject to closure during wet season Members of local Aboriginal clans Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) flooding. Ubirr is one of Kakadu’s developed this centre to share their Rock Art Site two most famous rock art galleries. culture with visitors. The b uilding Open daily. The galleries can be viewed by has been styled in the shape of a pig The walls of the Burrungkuy art site following an easy one kilometre nosed turtle, Warradjan, and is based have served as a shelter and canvas circular walking track. During the on the theme, ‘our land is our life’. for thousands of years. Paintings dry season, interpretive rangers Allow at least an hour to view and such as Namarrgon, the Lightning give free scheduled talks about the appreciate this attraction. Man, explore the relationship of the ancient rock art. A moderately steep people to their country and beliefs. 250 metre climb takes you to a Yellow Water Billabong During the months of May until rocky outlook with views across the Open daily. October, interpretive rangers invite floodplains. Enjoying a spectacular Yellow Water is one of Kakadu’s visitors to join them and share their tropical sunset from Nadab Lookout best known landmarks. Located near knowledge of this ancient gallery. is not to be missed. Cooinda Lodge, Yellow Water is home Note: The Traditional Owners of Ubirr to crocodiles, birds, barramundi and Twin Falls request visitors to the park that no other wildlife. The billabong, which Open daily during the dry season. alcohol be consumed at this site. floods to join other waterways during boat cruise fee applies. 4WD only. the wet season, attracts millions of Twin Falls Gorge is set in the Arnhem birds each year, including jacana, Land escarpment.

Guluyambi Cultural Cruise On the East Alligator River

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Cultural & Heritage Tours Experience the scenically spectacular • Injalak Arts & Crafts • Towering Escarpment East Alligator River with a local Aboriginal Guide 100% Aboriginal Owned & Operated by Kakadu Cultural Tours • Ancient Rock Art Sites • Comfortable 4WD Vehicles Spectacular wildlife The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique boat tour on Kakadu’s East • Magniﬁcent Flood Plains • Experienced Guides Alligator River. Local Aboriginal guides provide guests with an insight into their culture, local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, traditional • Inkiyu Billabong • Departs daily May - Nov uses for many plants & animals as well as bush survival skills. Disembark on the Arnhem Land side of the river for a display of traditional hunting 100% Aboriginal Owned & Operated by Kakadu Cultural Tours & gathering implements. Limited to just 25 guests, the Cruise ensures an Experienced local guides intimate & personalised cultural experience. 1800 525 238 1800 525 238 [email protected] [email protected] kakaduculturaltours.com.au kakaduculturaltours.com.au

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SACRED EARTH SAFARIS SACRED EARTH SAFARIS KAKADU AIR

3,4 and 5 day Kakadu & Top End Tours Private Charter Touring Kakadu Scenic Flights Phone: (08) 8536 2234 Phone: (08) 8536 2234 Phone: 1800 089 113 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.sacredearthsafaris.com.au Website: www.sacredearthsafaris.com.au Website: www.kakaduair.com.au Departs: Darwin Region Departs: Various Regions Departs: Kakadu National Park Cost: From $1800 Cost: From POA Cost: From $150 Explore Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield Personalised private tours are great for With so much of Kakadu inaccessible from on a small group 4WD tour with a families, incentives, groups of friends and the ground, a scenic flight with Kakadu Air maximum of 9 guests. Accomodated in special interests such as photography is a must-do activity. Enjoy spectacular Bush Bungalows, fixed Safari tents and and bird watching. Glamping and aerial views of the wetlands, escarpment, station rooms, upgrade options are also accommodated tours are available, through rock country, mighty rivers and waterfalls. available. Rock art, waterfalls, birdlife the Top End, Red Centre and Kimberley. 30 and 60minute flights available daily and crocs - all parts of your Top End 6, 9 and 24 seat 4WD vehicles to choose from Jabiru and Cooinda. Adventure! from.

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5 Day Kakadu, Arnhem Land Guluyambi Cultural Cruise Arnhemlander Cultural & & Cobourg Peninsula Tour Phone: 1800 525 238 Heritage 4WD Day Tour Phone: (08) 8927 5500 Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 525 238 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kakaduculturaltours.com.au Email: [email protected] Website: www.venturenorth.com.au Departs: Kakadu National Park Website: www.kakaduculturaltours.com.au Departs: Darwin Region Cost: From $52 - $79 Departs: Kakadu National Park Cost: $3,490 Cost: From $218 - $273 The Guluyambi Cultural Cruise is a unique See the highlights of Kakadu before tour on Kakadu’s scenically spectacular With an endorsed guide in a comfortable journeying into Arnhem Land. Explore East Alligator River. Local Aboriginal 4wd you’ll venture into Arnhem Land sacred rock art sites with an Aboriginal guides provides guests with an insight experiencing ancient rock art & occupation guide and stay at our safari-style camp; into their culture, local mythology, the sites, Injalak Arts Centre & its artists, Cobourg Coastal Camp. Enjoy good food, river’s abundant food chain as well as stunning scenery of billabongs, wildlife & great guides and see something a bit traditional bush survival skills. Come towering escarpment. 100% owned different on this award-winning and count the Crocodiles. by the Traditional Aboriginal Owners. micro-group tour. Permits and lunch included.

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Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours Yellow Waters Cruises Phone: 1800 550 401 Phone: 8979 1500 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.kakadutourism.com Website: www.kakadutourism.com Departs: Kakadu National Park Departs: Kakadu National Park Cost: From $219 Cost: From $72 - $99 Kakadu Tourism Adventure Tours offers guests the chance to see the less Yellow Water Cruises provides visitors accessible parts of Kakadu. Take an to Kakadu National Park the exclusive exclusive off-road adventure to visit the opportunity to explore breathtakingly waterfalls, swimming holes and beautiful Yellow Water Billabong through a escarpments of Kakadu. The Adventure guided cruise home to around 60 species Tours offer 4WD all day tours that operate of birds, including magnificent ‘dancing’ throughout the dry and shoulder periods. Brolgas and of course, up close encounters with saltwater crocodiles.

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COOINDA LODGE COOINDA LODGE CAMPGROUND MERCURE CROCODILE AND CARAVAN PARK HOTEL KAKADU

Kakadu Highway, Kakadu NT 0822 Phone: (08) 8979 0148 Kakadu Highway, Kakadu NT 0822 Kakadu Highway, Kakadu NT 0822 Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8979 1500 Phone: 1800 500 401 Website: www.kakadutourism.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cost: From $139 - $249 Website: www.kakadutourism.com Website: www.kakadutourism.com Cost: From $20 - $49 Cost: From $149 - $249 Cooinda Lodge, the gateway to Yellow Water Billabong, provides the ideal base to The Cooinda Campground & Caravan Park Mercure Crocodile Hotel Kakadu is uniquely explore Kakadu National Park. With 48 air- shady camping area offers 100 powered shaped to represent Kakadu’s most famous conditioned lodge rooms, restaurant with sites and 200+ unpowered sites, set in inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Just full bar facilities, shop and petrol station. attractive shaded areas next to 2 1/2 hours’ drive from Darwin, Mercure After a day of exploring the park, relax by Yellow Water Billabong, and with access to Crocodile Hotel Kakadu is the only full the lagoon style outdoor feature pool. Cooinda’s wide range of facilities service hotel in Kakadu National Park and and services is the ideal base to explore the magnificent expanse of Kakadu.

ANBINIK KAKADU RESORT

83 Jabiru Drive, Jabiru NT 0886 Phone: (08) 8979 3144 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kakadu.net.au Cost: From $42 - $260 08 8979 3144 Anbinik Kakadu Resort won three NT [email protected] Architect Awards in 2016. www.kakadu.net.au Anbinik offers a wide range of self- contained accommodation from a Jabiru base; Anbinik Suites, Bush bungalows, air-con double rooms, two bedroom air-con cabins & powered ensuite sites. New onsite restaurant. 100% Aboriginal owned & operated.

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Cannon Hill, Kakadu National Park Phone: 1800 525 238 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kakaduculturaltours.com.au Cost: From $289 - $415

Located in an exclusive and restricted area of northern Kakadu known as Explore Kakadu from an Anbinik shelter Cannon Hill. Explore ancient rock art sites and experience spectacular sunsets on Multi Award Winning • Central to Kakadu Icons • Pool escarpment outliers over the wetlands. • New Seasonal Restaurant • Ensuite Sites • Cabins & Bungalows Only 12 tented ensuite cabins. Transfers, DBB and a sunset tour included. 3 day Ask about our Kakadu touring & accommodation packages packages available.

68 Visitor Information Centre - Free Booking Service 1300 138 886 WILDLIFE & WETLANDS The Wildlife & Wetland Region encompasses Mary River National Park, Adelaide River, Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve and Djukbinj National Park.

Must Do: • Go back to nature and stay in a luxurious safari lodge • Take an exhilarating ride on a guided air boat over the wetlands • Enjoy a cruise on Corroboree Billabong, home to the highest concentration of saltwater • crocodiles in the world and other abundant wildlife • Hire a boat and catch the elusive barramundi at Shady Camp

Many believe the vast wetlands greater freedom to explore those Shady Camp, Corroboree Billabong of the Mary River are the most less accessible areas. Tour companies and Mary River. Guided boat tours beautiful in the Top End – home to a operating out of Darwin and Mary are available out of Corroboree vast variety of birdlife, some of the River also provide a service, relieving Billabong, Point Stuart, Rockhole biggest barramundi and the largest the visitor of any concerns about Billabong and Mary River – but concentration of saltwater crocodiles self-driving. remember, be sure to book early! in the world. Lagoons, canals and Air boat tours and helicopter scenic billabongs make up the waterways flights are also available in the Mary of the wetlands of the Mary River, River region. which runs both north and south of the Arnhem Highway. Join a guided bush tucker tour and learn about the rich Aboriginal Mary River National Park culture, history and amazing incorporates many destinations landscape. worthy of exploration – Rockhole, Couzens Lookout, Brian Creek The billabongs, paper bark and Monsoon Forest Walk, Jimmy Creek monsoon forests support breeding Monsoon Forrest, Point Stuart populations of brolgas, egrets, black- Coastal Reserve, Shady Camp, The Mary River is an angler’s dream necked storks, sea eagles, magpie Mistake Creek, Corroboree Billabong – popular fishing spots include Shady geese and many more bird species. and Hardies Four Wheel Drive Track. Camp within the national park, as Without a doubt, Mary River National well as Corroboree Billabong to Park is a magical place. Touring the region the west of the national park. To Exploring the region by two-wheel book a fishing tour on the wetlands A wide variety of accommodation drive is a breeze, even on the call Tourism Top End. For the is available in the region including unsealed roads, but during the wet independent traveller, small boats caravan and camping sites, cabins season a four-wheel drive offers can be hired in Darwin, Point Stuart, and luxurious safari style lodges.

#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 69 Attractions Mary River National Park some of Australia’s largest saltwater Located 150km east of Darwin along crocodiles drift lazily past. The Djukbinj National Park the Arnhem Highway billabong is also home to wild buffalo Open daily (seasonal). Free entry. Tel: (08) 8978 8986. Open 24 hours. and an abundance of birdlife. Located off the Arnhem Highway Free entry Public access to a boat ramp is near Leaning Tree Lagoon turnoff. The wide expanse of the Mary River provided. Part of the Marrakai Plains, Djukbinj National Park protects part of National Park contains a portion of the Mary River catchment, where Window on the Wetlands the catchment area and drainage for floodplains, billabongs, woodlands, Beatrice Hill, Arnhem Highway, the Adelaide River. Consequently, paperbark and monsoon forest Humpty Doo. the abundance of water year-round provide visitors with excellent Tel: (08) 8988 8188. Opening hours: assures the park’s importance as a opportunities for observing 8.00am–7.00pm daily. Free entry. favourite feeding and roosting site wildlife, fishing, four-wheel Window on the Wetlands is perched for a wide variety of waterbirds driving, bushwalking, camping and on Beatrice Hill, overlooking the including magpie geese, egrets, photography. A drive along Point Adelaide River floodplains. Fun jabiru and brolgas. Stuart Road offers the opportunity to interactive displays help to explain experience the exceptional views of the ecological processes that occur the Mary River system from Couzens in Top End wetlands and touch- Lookout, Brian Creek Monsoon screen computers allow visitors to Forest, Jimmy’s Creek Monsoon find detailed information on local Forest, Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Aboriginal and European history, and Mistake Billabong, which are land management and the diversity easily accessible. of wetland animals.

Shady Camp Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Point Stuart Road – 50km north off 66km east of Darwin on Arnhem the Arnhem Highway. Access all year Highway. Open 24 hours. round. Free entry. Fogg Dam is only 45 In 1987 a barrage was constructed minutes from Darwin yet it provides at Shady Camp on the Mary River the most accessible place in the to stop saltwater penetrating into NT to experience the spectacular the wetlands, the meeting of fresh wetlands of the Top End at any time and saltwater here offers some of of the year. These wetlands are an the best barramundi fishing in the amazing haven for the Top End’s Top End. Mullet converge to feed on wildlife right on Darwin’s doorstep. Jumping Crocodile Cruises algae washed down by the stream Like Kakadu, this reserve is enriched Adelaide River off the Arnhem of fresh water at the end of the by the continued connection held by Highway. All year round access. wet with barramundi and other fish its Wulna Traditional Owners. Just an hour and 15 minute drive following to feed on the mullet. from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway Shady Camp was named by John towards Kakadu is the Adelaide Stuart at the end of his epic journey River. Here, a number of operators to the Top End for the shade offered offer jumping crocodile cruises on by the abundance of trees there at a variety of vessels providing the the time - the shade has now long opportunity to get up and close since disappeared. with these awesome and powerful Boat hire is available from Point reptiles, some up to six metres long. Stuart Wilderness Lodge. Join a cruise and see the mighty Corroboree Billabong prehistoric crocodile propel itself out 105km east of Darwin off the of the water for an easy meal. Arnhem Highway. Open daily April to December. Free entry. Partly unsealed road. Take a leisurely drive from Darwin to Corroboree Billabong, a popular fishing location. With waterbirds and woodland wildlife, along with crocodiles to keep you company whilst you fish, you will have a pretty good chance of catching that elusive ‘barra’ or saratoga. Be amazed as

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Choose from one of our self-contained bungalows, safari tents or camping sites, perfect for couples or families looking for a true Aussie bush experience.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush on one of the many walking tracks. Or hire a buggy for a self-driving tour!

Indulge in fresh local and Australian produce, skillfully prepared in the Gecko Restaurant, a French modern Australian bistro. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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#TourismTopEnd BOOK ONLINE tourismtopend.com.au 73 TIWI ISLANDS Just 80 kilometres north of Darwin lie Bathurst and Melville Islands, known collectively as the Tiwi Islands. Europeans first made contact with the Tiwi people in 1705. Then, 119 years later, the British established a settlement which was the first in Northern Australia. This was at the short-lived Fort Dundas on Melville Island near where Pirlangimpi now stands.

Must Do: • Try damper and billy tea straight from the fire with the Tiwi ladies • Swim in the clear and shady waterhole at Tomorapi Falls • Buy exclusive Tiwi Island artwork from the artists themselves - printed fabrics, clothing, • carvings, painting and pottery • Stay at the beachfront lodge or join a guided fishing trip from Darwin to experience the Tiwi • Islands’ world-class fishing

You can visit the Tiwi Islands on a fabric prints, pottery, sculptures part of everyday life today and guided tour and experience life in a and carvings. There are several they appear to have successfully modern-day Aboriginal community art galleries on both Melville and combined both traditional and learning about the rich and Bathurst Islands and visitors are modern lifestyles. fascinating history and culture of the more than welcome to purchase Tiwi people. Visitors either board a directly from the artists. The Tiwi people are also famous for small plane in Darwin for the short their love of sports, in particular flight to the Islands, or cruise the Australian Rules football. The Tiwi Timor Sea for around two hours on a Football Grand Final and Art Sale is ferry – check wet season availability held in March and is the one time with Tourism Top End. Permits when you can visit the island without are only required if you intend to a permit. visit outside the main township of Wurrumiyanga, these permits are The islands’ isolation and high required before you travel to the Tiwi rainfall means you will find many Islands. For more information please species not recorded elsewhere contact the Tiwi Islands Regional Tiwi people are coastal Aborigines in the world. The islands’ are host Council on (08) 8944 4480 or your with a culture different to those to the world’s largest breeding tour operator. on the mainland. Their strong colony of Crested Terns and a large traditions, rituals and traditional population of the vulnerable olive The Tiwi people are known around foods are still a very important ridley turtle. the world for their distinctive

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TIWI BY DESIGN DAY TOUR  Local Tiwi guide  Traditional Tiwi Welcome ceremony and totem dances  Informative, cultural walking tour  Behind the scenes screen printing session  Return ferry transfers & lunch TIWI ISLANDS FERRY  Explore the Tiwi Islands at your own pace  Grab a tourist map and museum ticket on board the ferry  Visit the art centres, museum and church precinct  No permit needed! DEPARTS THURS & FRI (Apr–Dec) + MON (Jun–Aug)

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The East Kimberley Region, covering an area of around 200,000 square kilometres of Western Australia, is one of the most remote areas of the country. The region offers escarpment country, waterfalls, rivers, gorges and pristine coastline. Remote stations provide camping and access to some great landscapes in an area rich with Aboriginal culture.

Must Do: • Take a scenic flight, by helicopter or light plane and marvel at the sheer magnitude of the • Bungle Bungles • Take a cruise on the mighty Ord River between Lake Argyle and Kununurra - an area rich in • wildlife and scenic beauty • Join a tour to the Argyle Diamond Mine, the world’s largest diamond producer

Surrounding rugged ranges, an an awesome sight with many bays, Purnululu National Park abundance of water and wildlife islands, creeks and waterfalls. (Bungle Bungles) make the town of Kununurra the Purnululu National Park is home ideal base to explore the region’s Take a scenic flight over the lake, to one of the most spectacular natural wonders including the Bungle cruise the placid waters, take a landforms on earth, the peculiar Bungles, the Mitchell Plateau, the canoe or simply relax on the banks rocky striped mounds (or Bungle Ord River and Wolfe Creek Crater and enjoy some leisurely fishing. The Bungles). These huge orange and National Park. turnoff to the lake, which supports black striped domes, formed from a wide variety of wildlife, is just layers of sandstone and minerals, are For more detailed information on seven kilometres from the Northern a sight to see. the region pick up a copy of the East Territory/Western Australia border. Kimberley Travellers Guide from the There are some fantastic gorges Kununurra Visitor Centre. The Ord River around the park, with Echidna The most famous river of the East Chasm in the northern section, and Kimberley, the mighty Ord, creates Cathedral Gorge in the southern Attractions a variety of diverse ecosystems section. Both are a one-hour walk Lake Argyle and is the water source for the Ord from the carpark, although if you The damming of the Ord River in Irrigation Scheme. A large number have the time and energy the long 1972 formed Lake Argyle – the of tourism related operations utilise ten hour walk of Piccaninny Gorge largest man-made lake in Australia. the river and it provides a huge is worth the effort. Scenic flights Set amongst the Carr-Boyd Ranges recreational waterway for both locals over the park are available, or the and covering an area of around 1000 and visitors alike. 55 kilometre trip by four-wheel drive square kilometres, Lake Argyle is only, will take around 3 hours.

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