Travel guide - The Top 25 Things to do around Darwin

1. Canoe up Katherine Gorge
2. Visit the Aboriginal Rock Art Sites in Kakadu
3. Emerse yourself in the outdoors at Litchfield National Park
4. Take a scenic flight over the Kakadu/Arnhemland Escarpment
5. Float up Katherine Gorge on a boat cruise
6. Take a spiritual journey to Florence Falls
7. Observe sandstone remnants in the Lost City
8. Look out for wild bats at Tolmer Falls
9. Plunge into the Wangi Falls pool
10. Find a bargain at Mindle Beach Markets
11. Spot a wild crocodile in South Alligator River
12. View a majestic escarpment from the Jim Jam Falls
13. Witness mother nature in action at Twin Falls
14. Have a dip in Maguk Falls
15. Watch an afternoon slip away at Edith Falls
16. Shop around Katherine
17. Feel on top of the world at Baruwei Lookout
18. Energise yourself in Mataranka's Thermal Pool
19. Do the hike up to nature's infinity pool at Gunlom Falls and swim with magnificent views over Kakadu
20. Take a helicopter tour over the Katherine Gorge for spectacular views over Nitmiluk National Park
21. Discover the Mary River wetland floodplains
22. Don't miss the birds of prey display at Territory Wildlife Park
23. Pay your respects to those who lost their lives during bombing raids in WWII at Adelaide River War Cemetery
24. Witness some of the best tropical sportfishing action in the world at Crab Claw Resort
25. Cool off at Buley Rockholes, a series of cascading waterfalls in Litchfield National Park

Day 1 Darwin to Kakadu

Kakadu, here we come. Inside the 20,000 square kilometer park, we'll head to the village of Jabiru and check out the Bowali Visitors Centre. Fancy getting high and mighty? You could take an optional scenic flight over the Escarpment that borders Kakadu and Arnhemland. For the next two nights, you'll be calling the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park home.

Day 2 Kakadu National Park

This morning we venture to Nourlangie Rock to spot some of the most famous Australian Indigenous artworks, and then hit the water in Arnhemland. Try your hand at spear throwing while you're there, then we'll see some ancient Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr before climbing to the top of a rocky lookout for beautiful views over the Nardab floodplain.

Day 3 Kakadu National Park to Katherine

Explore the magical Edith Falls and have a dip in one of the world's most idyllic natural pools. Cooled off and refreshed, we're on the road again and headed for Katherine. As the day draws to a close, round it out with an evening of lawn bowls and a BBQ with some locals at the local Country Club.

Day 4 Katherine Gorge to Litchfield National Park

Katherine Gorge is well known as a superb canoeing spot, so that's exactly what we have lined up. Is paddling, not your game? Then you may wish to upgrade to an optional 3 gorge cruise to venture even further. We get back on the famous Stuart Highway heading to Batchelor, the gateway to the stunning Litchfield National Park.

Day 5 Litchfield National Park to Darwin

National Park, pools and a picnic are the order of the day. Then venture over to the Buley Rock Holes for another soaking. After lunch outdoors, we'll take on the short drive and last leg of our discovery back into the heart of Darwin.

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