Things to Do in the Top End
Tours, wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and adventures across Darwin, Kakadu, Litchfield and the Northern Territory.
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Pee Wee's at the Point
Award-winning fine dining on the East Point deck, with a menu built on Northern Territory produce.
Autopia Tours
Small group day and multi-day tours from Darwin
Nitmiluk Gorge Cruise
Cruise between the towering sandstone walls of Katherine Gorge on a guided boat tour.
Camp Calm
Peaceful bush campground under paperbark canopy
Twin Falls & Jim Jim Falls Adventure
A 4WD day trip to Kakadu's most iconic waterfalls, with swimming at the base of Jim Jim Falls.
Manjmukmuk Restaurant & Bar
The Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel's restaurant, serving modern Australian plates and bush tucker in the heart of Jabiru.
Venture North Safaris
Award-winning boutique micro-group 4WD safaris into Arnhem Land, Cobourg Peninsula, Kakadu and Litchfield.
River & Reef Fishing Charters
Inshore sport fishing, barra day tours and live-aboard mothership charters out of Darwin.
Far Out Adventures
Tailor-made tours in the remote north of Australia
Experience The Wild
Darwin-based bird and nature watching tours with experienced guide Mike Jarvis
Corroboree Billabong Wetlands Cruise
Glide through lotus-covered wetlands on a guided billabong cruise alive with birdlife and saltwater crocodiles.
Laneway Specialty Coffee
Leafy Parap corner cafe serving specialty coffee and brunch with hints of native ingredients - a Darwin brunch favourite.
NTI Tours - Northern Territory Indigenous Tours
Authentic Indigenous tours with intimate, interactive experiences
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Food Tour
Taste your way through Darwin's famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets with a local food guide.
Cucina Sotto le Stelle
Intimate neighbourhood Italian with handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes and a warm room.
Latitude 12 Restaurant & Bar
The licensed restaurant at Walkabout Lodge in Nhulunbuy, serving modern Australian plates and cocktails on the Gove Peninsula.
Tiwi Design Aboriginal Art Centre
Aboriginal art centre producing vibrant Tiwi designs on bark and canvas
Lil' Ripper Cafe, Bar & Bistro
The social hub of Litchfield Outback Resort - big breakfasts, cold beers and bistro dinners a short drive from the park.
Darwin Harbour Helicopter Flight
Lift off over Darwin's waterfront for an aerial view of the harbour, city and coastline.
Tiwi Islands Day Tour
Visit the Tiwi Islands by ferry for a day of art, culture and community with the Tiwi people.
Arnhem Land Cultural Experience
Spend a day with Aboriginal guides in Arnhem Land, learning about one of the world's oldest living cultures.
Berry Springs & Territory Wildlife Park Day Tour
Swim in a spring-fed pool, then meet the Territory's wildlife — from crocodiles to birds of prey.
Daly River Nature & Wildlife Cruise
A dawn cruise on the Daly River, drifting past paperbark country alive with birds and crocodiles.
Aquascene Fish Feeding
Wild fish feeding experience at Doctor's Gully in Darwin
Katherine Outback Experience
A family-friendly outback show with working dogs, horse training and bush storytelling.
Territory Wildlife Park
400-hectare wildlife park showcasing Top End animals in natural habitats
Animal Tracks Safari
7-hour wildlife and Aboriginal bush food safari in Kakadu
Hanuman Darwin
Long-established Asian restaurant serving Thai, Indian and Nonya dishes from a lively open kitchen.
Litchfield Helicopter Flights
Scenic helicopter flights over Litchfield's waterfalls and termite mounds
Litchfield Waterfalls Day Tour
Swim beneath the waterfalls and monsoon rainforest of Litchfield National Park on a full-day tour from Darwin.
Girraween Bush Retreat
Tranquil bush retreat surrounded by tropical woodland
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Tropical family-friendly caravan park 20 minutes from Darwin CBD
Discover Aboriginal Experiences
Curated Aboriginal cultural experiences across Darwin, Kakadu and Arnhem Land
Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Get close to wild saltwater crocodiles launching out of the water on a purpose-built river cruise.
Top End Safari Camp
All-inclusive day tour pairing a scenic helicopter flight, airboat croc spotting and a billabong cruise with BBQ brunch.
Kakadu Air Scenic Flights
Fixed-wing and helicopter scenic flights revealing Kakadu's escarpment, waterfalls and floodplains from above.
Aboriginal Bush Traders
100% Indigenous owned social enterprise for authentic Aboriginal art
Katherine Gorge Scenic Helicopter Flight
See the full length of Nitmiluk's gorge system from the air, with its cliffs, rapids and hidden waterholes.
Fish The Top End
Darwin fishing charter specialists since 2005, running barra, reef, sport and heli-fishing trips.
Katherine Hot Springs & Cutta Cutta Caves
Soak in the warm waters of Katherine Hot Springs, then head underground into the limestone of Cutta Cutta Caves.
HeliSpirit Katherine Gorge
Scenic helicopter flights over Nitmiluk's 13 gorges
Crustaceans on the Wharf
Wharf-side seafood specialists at Stokes Hill Wharf, with mud crab, prawns and oysters on ice.
Mary River Barramundi Fishing Charter
Chase the iconic barramundi on a guided sport-fishing charter through the Mary River wetlands.
Kakadu & Arnhem Land Scenic Flight
See the waterfalls, escarpments and floodplains of Kakadu and Arnhem Land from the air.
Darwin Harbour Sunset Cruise
A relaxed evening cruise along Darwin Harbour with sparkling wine and canapes as the sun sets over the city.
New Shanghai
Long-running Katherine Chinese restaurant serving wok-fired classics and banquet plates in a relaxed dine-in setting.
Daly Waters Historic Pub
One of Australia's most iconic outback pubs - corrugated iron, cold beer, crocodile sliders and decades of traveller memorabilia.
Rum Jungle Ridge
Elevated bush camping with panoramic savanna views
East Point Reserve
Coastal nature reserve with walking trails, wallabies and sunset views
Djilpin Arts Aboriginal Corporation
Community arts centre in remote bush setting near Katherine
Warradjan Cultural Centre
Dome-shaped cultural centre showcasing Kakadu's Aboriginal heritage
Chow! Darwin
Modern Asian small plates and cocktails on the Waterfront, made for grazing and sharing.
Darwin Harbour Fishing Charter
A half day on Darwin Harbour targeting barramundi, golden snapper and reef species.
Mitchfield on Moonfish
Private off-grid bush camp among moonfish trees
Mimi's Restaurant & Barra Bar
Bush-tucker inspired dining at Cooinda Lodge beside Yellow Water, with crocodile, buffalo and barramundi on the menu.
Tiwi Islands Barramundi Fishing Day
Ferry across to the Tiwi Islands for a guided day on the creeks and estuaries of a remote fishing frontier.
G Adventures Top End
Small group adventure tours from 4 to 19 days departing Darwin
Moorish Cafe
Tapas-style Middle Eastern and Mediterranean plates built for sharing, with a strong vegetarian menu.
Fogg Dam Wetlands Birdwatching Tour
A dawn birdwatching walk over the Fogg Dam floodplain, one of the Top End's richest wetlands for waterbirds.
Berry Springs Tavern
Friendly Territory tavern on the road to Litchfield, serving cold beers and classic pub meals in a tropical beer garden.
Litchfield Cafe
Seasonal bush cafe inside Litchfield National Park, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch during the dry season.
Wildman Fishing & Wildlife Tours
High-end fishing and wildlife safaris from Darwin
Ethical Adventures
Premium small group eco tours from Darwin
Lola's Pergola
Greek taverna-style dining on the Waterfront, with mezze, souvlaki and grilled seafood.
Humpty Doo's Best Kept Secret
Shaded grassy camping spot beside a private lagoon
DNA Barra Fishing
Remote Arnhem Land barra camp and Kakadu run-off charters, plus Darwin Harbour day trips.
Kakadu Adventure Tours
6.5-hour small-group 4WD adventure from Cooinda to Kakadu's waterfalls, rock holes and sacred cultural sites.
Adventure Tours Australia
Active budget small group tours across the Northern Territory
Daly River Barramundi Fishing Safari
Chase the Territory's most famous sportfish on a full-day barramundi charter along the Daly.
Injalak Arts & Mikkinj Valley Cultural Tour
Cross into Arnhem Land to meet artists at Injalak Arts and travel the billabongs of the Mikkinj Valley.
Coomalie Creek Tourist Park
Peaceful bush caravan park beside Coomalie Creek
Roma Bar
Darwin's most iconic espresso bar since 1967 - Italian coffee, pastries and big breakfasts in the heart of the city.
De La Plage
French-inspired coastal cafe at Nightcliff - croissants, coffee and all-day brunch in a breezy whitewashed space by the sea.
Darwin City & WWII History Tour
Explore Darwin's wartime history, from the 1942 bombings to the harbour's defence installations.
Litchfield Safari Camp
Glamping and camping just outside Litchfield National Park
The Waterfront Kitchen
Fresh seafood and modern Australian plates overlooking the water on the Gove Peninsula, one of East Arnhem's best-rated kitchens.
Gunlom Falls & Maguk 4WD Adventure
A small-group 4WD day into southern Kakadu's waterfalls, plunge pools and stone country.
Savannah Bar & Restaurant
Poolside modern Australian dining at Knotts Crossing Resort, serving fresh seasonal plates and a strong wine list.
Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre
Interactive visitor centre overlooking the Adelaide River floodplains
Wangi Falls & Termite Mounds Tour
Twin waterfalls, a rainforest swimming hole and the curious magnetic termite mounds of Litchfield.
Nourlangie Rock Art & Cultural Walk
A guided walk to Burrungkuy's rock art galleries, with the stories behind thousands of years of Bininj culture.
Offroad Dreaming
Local family 4WD tour business through Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk
Parson Springs Private Bush Stay
Remote private bush camp on red sandy soil
Snapper Rocks Bar & Kitchen
Breezy waterfront seafood and kitchen classics, with a big deck over the lagoon.
Litchfield & Buley Rockhole Escape
A relaxed day of Litchfield's swimming holes, from the cascades of Buley Rockhole to the rainforest edge.
Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin's ultimate urban crocodile wildlife experience with 360-degree viewing
Cahills Crossing Crocodile & Wetlands Tour
Watch saltwater crocodiles work the tidal East Alligator River from a safe vantage at Cahills Crossing.
Galloping Jacks Steakhouse & Bar
Hearty steaks and cold beer at the Ibis Styles Katherine hotel, a relaxed steakhouse popular with locals and travellers.
Kakadu Cultural Tours
Aboriginal-guided cultural tours sharing Kakadu's ancient stories
Territory Expeditions
Specialist Top End operator running small-group 4WD camping tours across Kakadu, Litchfield and Koolpin with special-access permits.
Char Restaurant
A Darwin institution for grilled steaks, seafood and slow-cooked cuts in a heritage stone setting.
NT Bird Specialists
Specialist bird and wildlife photography tours across Darwin and Kakadu
Airborne Solutions Heli Tours
Helicopter scenic tours and pub crawls from Darwin
Bonnie Doo Bush Camp
Simple, affordable bush camping on red dirt
Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours
100% Aboriginal owned cultural tours near Kakadu and Litchfield
Kakadu 4WD Adventure
An action-packed 4WD expedition deep into the remote corners of Kakadu National Park.
Wharf One Food & Wine
Wood-grilled local produce and a big wine list on the edge of the Waterfront Lagoon.
The Foreshore Restaurant & Cafe
Relaxed beachfront dining at Nightcliff - coffee and brunch by day, modern Australian plates as the sun sets over the sea.
Obsession Fishing Charters
Darwin-based barra and bluewater sport fishing charters, from four-hour harbour trips to multi-day run-off safaris.
Nitmiluk Canoe Hire & Adventure
Self-guided canoe adventures through Nitmiluk's 13 gorges
Ubirr Rock Art & Sunset Tour
Climb to Ubirr's lookout for a legendary Kakadu sunset and explore ancient rock art galleries.
Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
Cruise the famous Yellow Water wetlands among crocodiles, jabiru and thousands of waterbirds.
Wetland Cruises Corroboree Billabong
Original Corroboree Billabong cruise operator, rated 4.9 stars
Mimi Arts Aboriginal Centre
Gallery showcasing Aboriginal rock art-style paintings and didgeridoos