Visitor guide
Day trips from Darwin — explore the region
Four day trips within easy reach of Darwin — what's there, how far it is and the three things worth doing once you arrive.
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Litchfield National Park
The closest big-nature day trip from Darwin, with safe-swim plunge pools and easy walks.
- Swim at Wangi Falls and Florence Falls
- Cool off in Buley Rockhole's cascading pools
- Walk the Magnetic Termite Mounds boardwalk
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- 2
Kakadu National Park
Australia's largest national park — World Heritage rock art, wetlands and escarpment country.
- Climb Ubirr for ancient rock art and the sunset
- Cruise Yellow Water billabong at dawn
- Walk to Nourlangie's gallery and lookout
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- 3
Berry Springs
Spring-fed swim hole and the Territory Wildlife Park in one trip — the easiest day out from Darwin.
- Swim the clear thermal pools at Berry Springs Nature Park
- Spend the morning at Territory Wildlife Park
- Lunch at a Tumbling Waters or Berry Springs Tavern
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- 4
Adelaide River
Jumping-crocodile cruises, the wartime Adelaide River War Cemetery and old highway pubs.
- Take a jumping-crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River
- Pay respects at the Adelaide River War Cemetery
- Stop at the historic Adelaide River Inn
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