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Top End Treasures: The Nature’s Way Road Trip

Category: Inspiration, MDRTNT, News, Date: 9 August 2024

Following Nature’s Way from Darwin to the world-heritage listed Kakadu National Park, into Katherine’s stunning Nitmiluk National Park and beyond to the hidden gem of Litchfield National Park, allows you to discover the best and the most beautiful destinations of the Northern Territory’s Top End.  

Experience the lush, tropical surrounds, rich aboriginal culture and art, breathtaking waterfalls and much much more along Nature’s Way.  

Nature’s Way Itinerary 

  • Darwin to Kakadu National Park 
  • Kakadu to Katherine (Nitmiluk and Elsey National Parks) 
  • Katherine to Litchfield National Park 
  • Litchfield to Darwin 

Darwin to Kakadu National Park 

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(L) Maguk, Kakadu (R) Rock Art at Ubirr Credit: Tourism NT

Start your adventure in the Top End’s vibrant capital city, Darwin. Explore the scenic and tropical Darwin Waterfront Precinct, pay a visit to the iconic Mindil Beach Markets and soak in the rich history of the region before hitting the Arnhem Highway towards the magnificent wetlands of Kakadu National Park.  

Once you arrive at Kakadu, there is so much to see and do. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore the park. Cruise the wetlands of the Yellow Water Billabong, witness the unique birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, spot crocs lying along the banks. Take one of the many bushwalks and hikes through Kakadu and discover the ancient aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie, some of the best in the world.  

Don’t forget about the stunning swimming holes at Maguk and Jim Jim Falls. 

Where to Stay: Cooinda Lodge Kakadu 

Kakadu to Katherine (via Pine Creek) 

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(L) Nitmiluk Gorge (R) Mataranka Springs Credit: Tourism NT

Once you have experienced as much of Kakadu as you can, head south along Kakadu Highway towards Katherine. In Katherine, make sure you visit the famous Katherine Hot Springs, explore the beautiful Nitmiluk Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and enjoy the fantastic walking tracks and lookouts throughout the park.  

While you’re in the area, pay a visit to the delightful Mataranka and Bitter Springs in Elsey National Park. These thermal pools are the perfect way to relax and enjoy the lush, tropical landscape of the NT’s Top End.  

Where to Stay: Nitmiluk Caravan Park 

Katherine to Litchfield National Park 

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(L) Surprise Creek Falls (R) Florence Falls Credit: Tourism NT

On the road back returning to Darwin, you must stop at the breathtaking Litchfield National Park. Considered the Top End’s best kept secret, Litchfield is surrounded by lush watering holes, vibrant rainforest and magnificent waterfalls such as Wangi and Florence Falls. Here you can also discover hidden historical gems such as the Blyth Homestead, The Lost City or the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine. 

Where to Stay: Litchfield Tourist Park 

Litchfield to Darwin 

(L) Darwin Harbour (R) Stokes Hill Wharf Credit: Tourism NT

Once you’ve spent a day or two discovering the beauty of Litchfield National Park, return to Darwin and enjoy any number of exciting attractions in the Tropical Capital. Visit the Darwin Visitor Information Centre to discover more fun activities.  

Where to Stay: Discovery Parks – Darwin 

For more great Northern Territory adventure idea, look here.

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