Top End
Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park
Top End
Darwin, Nitmiluk, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land
The northern part of the Northern Territory, which includes the NT’s capital city of Darwin as well as the national parks of Litchfield, Nitmiluk (formerly Katherine’s Gorge), Kakadu and the restricted aboriginal area known as Arnhem Land; is collectively known as “The Top End”.
It’s known for it’s rugged terrain, waterfalls, wildlife including huge saltwater crocodiles, world class bird watching and fishing, and without a doubt the best place to experience aboriginal art and culture which dates back more than 50,000 years.
The Top End has just 2 season, the wet and the dry. During the wet season which starts in November and runs through April rain is more or less constant and flooding is widespread. It’s the best time for barimundi fishing but otherwise nearly impossible to get around and far too hot and humid to venture outside.
The dry season starts in May and runs through November but it takes a while for the flooding to recede and is still generally too hot to enjoy in the beginning and end. The best months to visit are June through October when the temperatures are comfortable and the roads are clear.
Aboriginal rock art
Darwin
Litchfield National Park
Nitmiluk National Park
Kakadu National Park
Injalak Art Center, Arnhem Land
Katherine’s Gorge
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.