A few Top End must-dos
Visit a 1 rock-art site
Ubirr Rock Art Site in Kakadu NP is one of two most significant sites within the park, along with Nourlangie Rock. There is an entry fee to Kakadu NP. parksaustralia.gov.au/ kakadu/do/rock-art/
2 See crocs up close
Croc-jumping cruises operate along the Adelaide River. Be careful though. It’s easy to mix up the operators along this section of river so leave enough time to make sure you are in the right place. jumpingcrocodile.com.au
3 Air-boat safari
Wildman Wilderness Lodge operates one on the Mary River floodplain that’s open to non-guests. What a thrill! wildmanwildernesslodge.com.au
4 Discover wartime history
Visit the Darwin Military Museum – on Alec Fong Lim Drive, East Point – or any of the former military runways along the Stuart Highway. darwinmilitarymuseum. com.au
5 Swim in a safe place
Buley Rockhole and Wangi Falls, both in Litchfield NP, are rightly popular. becrocwise.nt.gov.au
6 See Aboriginal art and culture close to Darwin
Provenance Arts is a retail, exhibition, cultural, tourism and events hub opened in July 2018. Owned and governed by Injalak Arts, the enterprise promotes ethical art, crafts and souvenirs from a range of Aboriginal-owned art centres. See how Indigenous crafts are created and learn to spot genuine artwork and the perfect basket-weaving technique with in-gallery demonstrations. injalak.com
7 Bird spot
Try Mamukala Wetlands in Kakadu NP. Enjoy a huge array of birdlife from the hide or take a walk around the lagoon.