What to do and see in Top End, Northern Territory: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

February 10, 2022 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Top End, Australia including Adelaide River Cruises, Litchfield Escapes, Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours, Wetland Cruises - Corroboree Billabong, Adelaide River Tours, Ubirr, Maguk Gorge, Outback Floatplane Adventures, Katherine Outback Experience, Motor Car Falls.
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1. Adelaide River Cruises

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5.0 based on 897 reviews

Adelaide River Cruises

Small group boat cruise to feed & see the amazing Jumping Crocodiles in their natural environment on the beautiful Adelaide a River.. We are Simply the Best!

2. Litchfield Escapes

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5.0 based on 786 reviews

Litchfield Escapes

A Full Day Tour From Darwin To Lichfield National Park. Includes Jumping Crocodile Cruise On The Adelaide River. Small group - max 20 passengers

3. Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours

We offer a 9-day adventure camping tour through the Kimberley with one of the most adventurous & experienced Kimberley guides - Adam Bowen. We also offer a 1-day tour to Litchfield National Park and we are running an Arnhem Land tour in September 2019. We can also organise and operate private charters for anyone wanting a trip through the Top End, whether it's the Kimberley, Kakadu, Arnhem Land or beyond.

4. Wetland Cruises - Corroboree Billabong

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5.0 based on 980 reviews

Wetland Cruises - Corroboree Billabong

Corroboree Billabong is part of the Mary River Wetlands which are teeming with birds and also have the largest concentration of Saltwater Crocodiles in the world. The Wetlands are just under 90 minutes drive from Darwin ( 105km ) and our cruise on Corroboree Billabong is the closest wetland cruise available from Darwin. We are the original operator on these wetlands and have been cruising here since 2001. We operate a 1 day tour from Darwin which includes hotel pick up, return air-conditioned transport to the cruise plus a 2.5 hour cruise with lunch on the picturesque wetlands. We also offer a variety of 1.0, 1.5 & 2.5 hour scenic cruises for the self drive market. Our cruise rates are extremely competitive and passengers are able to take amazing pictures as we get up very close to a huge variety of birds, crocodiles and other wildlife in their natural environment.

5. Adelaide River Tours

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Adelaide River Tours

Join us for a personal experience on board our 12 seater Adelaide River Eco tour,spotting the famous NT crocodile, the amazing bird life,buffalo,kangaroo and more.Enjoy morning tea served on our boat followed by an outback gourmet lunch at our private riverside camp.Goat Island is another stop we do where you can purchase a cold beverage.All you need to bring is a Hat,sunglasses and your camera.

6. Ubirr

Oenpelli Road, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] http://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/rock-art/ubirr/
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Ubirr

Ubirr, home to some of the world's most outstanding Aboriginal rock art, depicting sources of food, wildlife and the creation ancestors. The panoramic views at the top show surrounds of Kakadu National Park, the East Alligator River and Arnhem Land, a view that is favoured at sunset.

Reviewed By L7839VIjohnp - Beaconsfield, Australia

Great place to view ancient artwork and to climb the top of the rock to view the open country side.Can easily spend a few hours here taking in the scenery and the history.

7. Maguk Gorge

Barramundi Gorge, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0822 Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/waterfalls/maguk/
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Maguk Gorge

A short monsoon rainforest walk delivers you to this stunning location where lush vegetation and beautiful wildlife is found. A pristine waterfall that flows into a crystal clear plunge pool surrounded by steep gorge walls. Located only an hours' drive south of Cooinda and is accessed off of a 14 kilometre 4WD track off Kakadu Highway.

Reviewed By LozArthur - Darwin, Australia

Maguk is a great place for all sorts of travellers. The swimming hole is absolutely beautiful and great for all ages to have a dip. Highly recommend bringing a noodle or floating device as it's deep throughout the main swimming hole. Water temperature is perfect! There is a track that leads up to the top of the falls but has been closed this dry season. Camping is a simple bush camp with drop toilets. The road in is recommended 4WD but we went slow with our Subaru Outback (AWD) and were fine. Lots of corrugations as the road isn't regularly graded.

8. Outback Floatplane Adventures

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Outback Floatplane Adventures

Outback Floatplane Adventures is the only way to see the Northern Territory! The Ultimate Tour is a once in a lifetime experience that is designed to allow you to see all that the Northern Territory has to offer in one action packed adventure! Suitable for everyone, this half day tour begins with a courtesy air-conditioned transfer to Darwin Airport, from where you will depart on a 30-minute scenic flight complete with a spectacular Floatplane landing on the waters of our remote lagoon. Sit back and relax as we cruise along the waterway enjoying a hearty breakfast or BBQ Barramundi lunch, encountering various wildlife. Of course we save the best until last, with our exhilarating ride aboard Gale Force, our state of the art airboat. Gliding over the wetlands and through the rainforest channels, get up close and personal with big saltwater crocodiles. This experience ticks all the boxes, it's the perfect way to experience all that the Top End has to offer!

9. Katherine Outback Experience

115 Collins Road, Katherine, Northern Territory 0850 Australia +61 1300 818 612 [email protected] http://www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au/
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Katherine Outback Experience

The national award-winning Katherine Outback Experience was awarded Best Tourism Attraction in the NT in 2018 and 2019. We offer a number of Experiences including our Outback Show, Horse Rides and Live Music Events. The show is renown for being raw and real. If you have ever wanted to ride a horse in the outback or learn how horses and dogs are trained to muster cattle, then this is the place for you! Prepare to be captivated as multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire, Tom Curtain, provides real life horse-starting and working dog demonstrations, highlighting life on the land on outback Australian cattle stations. Without giving too much away, this outback show is truly an authentic and hands-on experience, entwined with humorous station tales. The show is in a constant state of evolution, it is an experience not to be missed! BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL! Shows are seasonal. Horse Riding is available all year either permitting. See website for specific show times.

Reviewed By 453suzannep - Sydney Olympic Park, Australia

We were travelling on the Ghan in May and this was one of the choices for an excursion. What a wonderful choice, lived up to all of our expectations and more could not recommend a visit to to Katherine Outback Experience highly enough. This would satisfy everyone of all ages the animals the singing the afternoon tea were all exceptional an experience we will always remember, they even brought around ice blocks while we watched the show. If you are lucky enough to visit Katherine do not miss a visit to this place.

10. Motor Car Falls

Yurmikmik Walks, Kakydu National Park, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory 0886 Australia +61 8 8938 1120 [email protected] https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/waterfalls/motor-car-falls/
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Motor Car Falls

Reviewed By AdrianT-Perh - Perth, Australia

We visited here as part of a tour and after stopping for morning tea along the way as it was a fair drive, our first stop was Motor Car Falls which involved a 7km walk return with a great swim at the waterfall and pool at the end of the walk. Not the easiest water pool to get into but after a swim up to the waterfall which was running very fast we managed to wedge ourselves on the rocks and even got a free water massage for our troubles. Worth a visit.

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