Recommended day trips from Darwin

Darwin is the gateway to the rest of the Northern Territory. There are many day trips from Darwin that are worth exploring. The city is a base for day trips to explore Australia’s “Top End”.

While there are many things to do in Darwin, there are many great attractions nearby to explore.

Read on to find out more.

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Darwin is the perfect base for exploring North Australia, here are the best day trips from Darwin

Berry Springs Nature Park

Berry Springs Nature Park is a popular, quaint picnic area and a great place for swimming. Wear safety goggles to detect native fish and other aquatic animals that live in clear pools. The picnic area is a good base for a stroll through the monsoon forest and woods. Bring your binoculars if you like bird watching. This park is located about 50 km south of Darwin. It has a kiosk. It can be closed for bathing during the wet season.

Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park it has 1,500 square miles an hour and a half drive from Darwin. The park includes much of the Tabletop Range, which is a wide sandstone plateau surrounded mainly by cliffs. Day stay or for the more adventurous two or three day stay. The monsoon season lasts from October to May, the rest of the year is a good time to visit, as the waterfalls flow more gently, making the water wells perfect places for a cool swim.

The main attractions include permanent waterfalls fed by springs (Florence, Tolmer and Wangi), waterfalls at Buley Rockhole, magnetic termites and a wildlife cruise on the majestic Reynolds River.

Join this full-day excursion to Litchfield National Park from Darwin.

Territory Wildlife Park

Territory Wildlife Park It is a world-famous attraction, just a 45-minute drive from Darwin. Highlights include an impressive aquarium, a daily display of birds of prey, a nightclub and a bird walk. Learn fascinating facts about reptiles in the reptile show and explore a representation of Darwin’s river systems, from the escarpment to the mangroves along the coast.

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is the largest national park in Australia. It contains one of the most concentrated areas of aboriginal rock art sites in the world, the most famous being Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr.

Join this day trip to Kakadu National Park from Darwin.

Katherine

Where the interior meets the tropics. Located about 300 km south of Darwin. The town is located on the banks of the Katherine River, which flows down from the famous Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk National Park). There are incredibly diverse landscapes and unique ecosystems that set the stage for indoor adventure activities such as fishing, canoeing, hiking, bird watching, camping and four-wheel drive.

Join this full-day tour of Katherine Gorge and Edith Falls from Darwin.

Casuarina Coastal Reserve

Just a 20-minute drive from the city, the Casuarina Coastal Reserve includes sandy beaches lined with Casuarina trees and sandstone cliffs. The Reserve protects areas of cultural importance, such as Old Man Rock, a registered aboriginal sacred site. The Reserve also has a large lawn area with barbecues and tables.

There are many day trips from Darwin to explore the many wonders of North Australia! While in Darwin, be sure to visit the popular Darwin Roadkill Cafe.