Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Swimming
The cool waterfalls, waterholes and rejuvenating thermal pools throughout the NT are
perfect spots to soak. Litchfield National Park, in the Top End, and the West MacDonnell
Ranges, in the Centre, are particularly rewarding.
Saltwater crocodiles inhabit both salt and fresh waters in the Top End, though there are
quite a few safe, natural swimming holes. Before taking the plunge, be sure to obey the
signs and seek local advice. If in doubt, don't risk it.
Box jellyfish seasonally infest the sea around Darwin; swimming at the city's beaches
is safest from May to September.
Wildlife Watching
The best places for guaranteed wildlife sightings, from bilbies to emus, are at the excel-
lent Territory Wildlife Park outside Darwin and the Alice Springs Desert Park.
If you prefer to see wildlife in the wild, there are few guarantees; many of the region's
critters are nocturnal. One exception is at Kakadu, where you'll certainly see crocodiles
at Cahill's Crossing or Yellow Waters and numerous species of birds at its wealth of wet-
lands. In the arid Centre you'll see wallabies, reptiles and eagles. Good places to keep an
eye out include the West MacDonnell Ranges and Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National
Park.
T
Tours
Even staunch independent travellers entrust some hard-earned time and money to a care-
fully selected tour. Tours can provide unmatched insights and access to the Territory, and
they support local industry. Uluru Aboriginal Tours (
Click here
) offer good tours of the
famed rock.
World Expeditions
ADVENTURE
( 1300 720 000;
www.worldexpeditions.com
)
Several Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and
Arnhem Land trips ex-Darwin, and various options along the Larapinta Trail ex-Alice
Springs.
Kakadu Animal Tracks
INDIGENOUS
(
www.animaltracks.com.au
)
Enviro-focused bush-tucker tour in Kakadu; profits support the
local Buffalo Farm, which donates food to local communities.
Conservation Volunteers Australia
VOLUNTEERING
