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Support local and get out and about in Darwin – Sue’s Top 5 City BreaksWords by: Sue Moffitt 2020

Just an hour from Darwin, the Peninsula Way region spans a westerly route off the Stuart Highway encompassing Berry Springs, Dundee Beach and Mandorah. A drive perfect for the family, you will find an abundance of things to see and do from a visit to a wildlife park, barramundi fishing, natural springs, authentic NT pubs and local home-made mango ice-cream.

Published 2018

Take a comfortable & relaxing 1 hour 20-minute flight with Airnorth from Darwin to Nhulunbuy. What awaits is an exciting, fun, off the beaten track, 4WD adventure to Bawaka, which means ‘A Known Heaven’, located 60km south of the community of Yirrkala. The drive is on a great four-wheel drive track of mainly soft sand, that comes out along the ocean. The very experienced and knowledgeable guide, Rungbar (otherwise known as Randy), shows off his land, the fishing, wildlife, beauty, traditional ways and history. The scenery is breathtaking, just being there will feel as though the world has been lifted from your shoulders.

Greater access to areas of Kakadu and its untamed beauty during the dry season gives visitors a fantastic chance to experience what this dual World Heritage-listed national park has to offer.

Seen the Top End in the Dry Season? Now see it in the Wet! We're privileged to witness some of the most spectacular storms. Here is a round-up of jaw-dropping photos from Top End travellers to show you why we love the wet season (and why you should too!).