The Top End of the Northern Territory

Welcome to the beautiful wild top end of the Northern Territory.

A place to learn about one of the oldest living cultures on earth, explore beautiful parks, bushwalk to waterfalls and spot wildlife, the Top End makes for an incredible holiday or epic long weekend.

Best places to visit in Darwin and the Top End

Popular places to explore include the famous Darwin Mindil Beach Markets, Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, east into the remote Arnhem Land Region and further south to Katherine and Nitmiluk National Park (also known previously as Katherine Gorge) and Mataranka and Bitter Springs.

Litchfield National Park

Darwin & Surrounds

Kakadu National Park

Blog posts about the Top End of the Northern Territory

Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Art Walk in Kakadu | 1.7km

Yellow Water Cruises in Kakadu National Park

Mirrai Lookout Walk in Kakadu | 2km

Mamukala Wetlands in Kakadu National Park | 200m & Wheelchair accessible

Luxury Accommodation Kakadu

7 things to do in Kakadu Wet Season (November – May)

Find a Tour around the Top End

Tours are a great way to see an area. Day tours enrich your experience as you have a knowledgeable local guide to teach you about the places you are visiting.

Alternatively, multi-day tours can be a stress-free way to see an area – someone else drives and you don’t have to hire a car, book accommodation or worry about navigating (affiliate links). Viator is a trip advisor company.

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