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DARWIN
Darwin is Australia's gateway to Asia.
A modern, thriving city with a history of tragedy and triumph, Darwin is a tropical city featuring a laid-back lifestyle and a rich cultural diversity. From Darwin, visitors can undertake day trips to a variety of attractions, both natural and man made, or head off to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield Park, the Tiwi Islands, the home of the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land or further northward to Asia.
Day trips out of Darwin include river cruises where crocodiles abound in their natural habitat, wetland lookouts and displays, wildlife parks, sunset sailing on the harbour, or chartering boats for fishing or sailing.
Darwin is famous for its markets: the Mindil Beach Sunset Market every Thursday and Sunday evening throughout the Dry Season (May-October), the Parap Markets every Saturday morning, and the Rapid Creek and Nightcliff Markets every Sunday morning. Here you will find a huge choice of cuisine, predominantly Asian, and a variety of fruit and vegetables.
In Darwin itself, there are a number of museums, fascinating remnants of our history and heritage, and all the convenience of a city - restaurants, theatres, hotels, swimming pools, entertainment and shopping complexes.
For further information,
contact Tourism Top End
Tel: 08 89362499
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Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Photo: Tourism NT
Adelaide River Railway Heritge Precinct less than one hour's drive from Darwin.
Photo: M Perrin
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Twin Falls,
Kakadu National Park.
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Favourite Top End
getaway destinationl
Favourite Darwin
sunset activity
Top photo: Top End water lillies. Photo: Tourism NT.
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Sunset on Katherine Gorge after
a day's kayaking. Pic: J Moore
Aboriginal culture at Manyallaluk,
near Katherine
Photo: Tourism NT
Historic Elsey Homestead
Photo:
M Perrin
These pillar-like cliffs in Arnhem Land are the home of Namarrgon, Lightning Man.
It is a dangerous and sacred place. All Aboriginal sites should be treated with the
utmost
care and respect.
Photo: M Perrin
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KATHERINE
Welcome to our special part of the Northern Territory, the Katherine region.
Katherine is situated between the Top End and the Red Centre and has a wealth of natural attractions and activities. Katherine represents the crossroads of the Outback. Ideally positioned between three areas of outstanding beauty and environmental significance, it offers the perfect base for exploring the Gulf Region, Kakadu and the Kimberley in Western Australia.
The region covers an area of approximately 408 500 square kilometres and includes the Daly River area, northeast to Kakadu, south to Dunmarra, west to the Keep River National Park and east to Borroloola and the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Like much of Northern Australia, the area enjoys wet and dry seasons, the Dry being from April to October, with cool nights and warm, clear, dry days. The Wet Season runs from November through to March and features balmy nights and hot days with cool, refreshing rains.
The visitor has the opportunity to experience all that the Outback has to offer, from station homestays to fishing on wide, deep rivers, Aboriginal art and craft, bushwalking, adventure from air-conditioned coaches or outback safari style, or just sitting under an ancient paperbark and watching the world go by.
With its wide open spaces and vistas, comfortable sub-tropical climate and stunning river environment, the Katherine region epitomises the excitement and the adventure of the Outback.
For further information, contact Tourism Top End
Tel: 08 89362499
www.tourismtopend.com.au
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