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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.

  1. 1

    Litchfield National Park

    115 km · 1h 30m drive · Best for: Families, nature

    The closest big-nature day trip from Darwin, with safe-swim plunge pools and easy walks.

    Top things to do there

    • 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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    115

    km away

  2. 2

    Kakadu National Park

    250 km · 3h drive · Best for: Nature, history

    Australia's largest national park — World Heritage rock art, wetlands and escarpment country.

    Top things to do there

    • Climb Ubirr for ancient rock art and the sunset
    • Cruise Yellow Water billabong at dawn
    • Walk to Nourlangie's gallery and lookout

    Get directions →

    250

    km away

  3. 3

    Berry Springs

    60 km · 50m drive · Best for: Families, food

    Spring-fed swim hole and the Territory Wildlife Park in one trip — the easiest day out from Darwin.

    Top things to do there

    • 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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    60

    km away

  4. 4

    Adelaide River

    115 km · 1h 20m drive · Best for: History, nature

    Jumping-crocodile cruises, the wartime Adelaide River War Cemetery and old highway pubs.

    Top things to do there

    • Take a jumping-crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River
    • Pay respects at the Adelaide River War Cemetery
    • Stop at the historic Adelaide River Inn

    Get directions →

    115

    km away

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