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Lake Bennett Batchelor Lake Bennett is located 87 kilometres south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway, near the small town of Batchelor. This man made lake is ideal for safe swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is mainly stocked with barramundi.

Robin Falls Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) Enjoy a refreshing dip into the scenic Robin Falls, located along Dorat Road near Adelaide River township, off the Stuart Highway. The falls are reached by a short walk following a crystal clear creek through scenic bush surrounds.

Darwin Harbour Darwin Dotted with sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing vessels, Darwin Harbour is surrounded by scenic mangroves and pristine tidal waters, meeting at Darwin’s cosmopolitan foreshore.

Window on the Wetlands Humpty Doo Windows on the Wetlands is perched on Beatrice Hill, one of the highest points overlooking the Adelaide River floodplains. The upswept line of the roof echoes the wings of the dancing brolga, one of the most spectacular wetland birds.

Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park Humpty Doo Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park is located 90 kilometres east of Darwin, via the Arnhem Highway. This quiet, scenic lagoon has long been a favourite spot with locals for picnicking and birdwatching.

Berry Springs Nature Park Berry Springs Berry Springs Nature Park protects a large part of the Berry Creek catchment. Berry Creek starts from a number of springs, forms a small creek, then reaches Darwin Harbour through a mangrove lined estuary.

Indo Pacific Marine Darwin Indo Pacific Marine is a unique exhibition which promotes their man-made onshore marine ecosystems, highlighting the exclusive features of the coral reefs. Indo Pacific Marine is the longest established marine visitor education facility in the Northern Territory.

Buley Rockhole Batchelor Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading pools of Buley Rockhole. This popular swimming spot, in the magnificent Litchfield National Park, is a great place to wind down after exploring the park.

Bird Billabong Darwin Bird Billabong, is located in the Mary River National Park (proposed) and is a popular walking and birdwatching spot. A viewing platform at the water's edge is a great place from which to unobtrusively observe the billabong.

Magnetic Termite Mounds Batchelor One of Litchfield National Park's unique sights is the hundreds of termite mounds standing up to two metres high in a wide swathe of empty ground.

Tjaynera / Sandy Creek Falls Batchelor The Tjaynera / Sandy Creek Falls are located 1.7 kilometres south of Blyth Homestead, via a four-wheel-drive track nestled in the magnificent Litchfield National Park.

Holmes Jungle Nature Park Sanderson Holmes Jungle Nature Park protects one of the few remaining areas of monsoon forest in the Darwin area.

Tiwi Islands Bathurst Island Located 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands are the combination of Bathurst and Melville Islands and collectively the Aboriginal population call themselves the Tiwi people.

Jenny's Orchid Garden Howard Springs Jenny’s Orchid Garden is located a half hour drive south of Darwin. With more than two acres dedicated to the commercial propagation of orchids, the garden has the largest variety of tropical tree orchids in the Northern Territory.

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Darwin Enjoy the tropical night air at Darwin’s Mindil Beach Sunset Markets every Thursday and Sunday evening between May and October. The markets have a multitude of stalls offering international cuisine, arts, crafts and entertainment.

Rockhole Darwin Located off Point Stuart Road, in the Mary River National Park (proposed), Rockhole is an excellent stepping-off point from which to enjoy a day’s fishing or exploration of the tranquil surrounds.

Howard Springs Nature Park Howard Springs Howard Springs Nature Park protects 283 hectares of diverse habitats including monsoon forests, extensive swamps and riverine areas. These areas provide valuable wildlife habitats. There are plenty of shady picnic areas with a children’s pool.

Walker Creek Walk Batchelor This final trek of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, will take you from Walker Creek to Florence Falls.

Tjaetaba Falls Batchelor Take the enjoyable Greenant Creek Walk to the top of Tjaetaba Falls, in Litchfield National Park. This attractive waterway is one of the smaller systems in the park.

Casuarina Coastal Reserve Casuarina Casuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area between the mouth of Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek in Darwin. The highlights of the reserve are white sandy beaches fringed by Casuarina trees and beautiful sandstone cliffs.

Blyth Homestead Batchelor The historic Blyth Homestead is found within Litchfield National Park, and is also the location of an old tin mine, which is now in ruins.

Florence Falls Batchelor Found in Litchfield National Park, the spectacular Florence Falls cascade into a plunge pool, set in a pocket of monsoon forest.

Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Humpty Doo Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is one of several parks in the lower Adelaide River catchment that provides a haven for wildlife amongst Darwin's developing rural fringe.

East Point Reserve Fannie Bay The East Point peninsular is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and playgrounds for the kids.

Couzens Lookout Darwin Couzens Lookout, located in the Mary River National Park (proposed), offers an excellent vantage point, affording magnificent views of the Mary River and world famous Top End sunsets.

Litchfield National Park Batchelor Litchfield National Park is an easy hour-and-a-half journey from Darwin, and is one of the Top End’s hidden treasures. This unspoiled wilderness boasts monsoon rainforests, cascading waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna and impressive natural formations.

Charles Darwin National Park Winnellie Lying on Frances Bay, Darwin, Charles Darwin National Park protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most significant wetlands, as well as important local woodlands.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Darwin Established in the 1870s to supplement the Darwin's unstable food supply, the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens 42 hectares showcase the flora of northern Australia and other tropical habitats around the world.

Brian Creek Monsoon Forest Darwin Brian Creek Monsoon Forest, in the Mary River National Park (proposed), is a short walk through a pocket of rainforest where you will notice the contrast between the wildlife here and the surrounding woodlands.

Greenant Creek Walk Batchelor This eight and a half kilometre walk, which forms part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, takes you from Greenant Creek through to popular Wangi Falls.

Crocodylus Park Berrimah Crocodylus Park, located in Berrimah a short distance from Darwin, is one of the few places in Australia where you come face to face with the largest reptiles on the planet.

Manton Dam Recreation Area Darwin Manton Dam was built in 1942 and was Darwin's first reliable water supply. Today the dam is a popular recreation spot, with picnic and barbecue facilities set amongst shady trees.

Bamboo Creek Tin Mine Batchelor Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a...

Wangi Falls Batchelor Wangi Falls is perhaps Litchfield National Park's most popular attraction. The falls flow into a large, easily accessible swimming hole surrounded by lush monsoonal rainforest.

Wangi Falls Walk Batchelor This two day bushwalk, part of the Tabletop Track, will take you from one of the most popular falls in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls, through to Walker Creek.

Mistake Creek Billabong Darwin A beautiful and tranquil sight, Mistake Creek Billabong, in the Mary River National Park, is home to an abundance of wildlife, including crocodiles and thousands of unique migratory birds.

Tolmer Falls Batchelor Tolmer Falls, in magnificent Litchfield National Park, cascades over high escarpments into a deep plunge pool. A short walk takes you to a viewing platform at the top of the most spectacular waterfalls in the park.

Shady Camp Darwin Shady Camp, located along Point Stuart Road, is a popular spot for anglers with a boat ramp onto the lower reaches of the Mary River.

Territory Wildlife Park Berry Springs This world acclaimed Territory Wildlife Park is nestled in 400 hectares of natural bushland and is only a 45 minute drive south of Darwin.

The Lost City - Litchfield National Park Batchelor The complex freestanding sandstone block and pillar formations of the Lost City, in Litchfield National Park, suggest the ruins of a long forgotten civilisation.

Aquascene Darwin Do you feed the birds at home, ever thought of feeding fish in the ocean, at Doctors Gully, right in the heart of Darwin, is Aquascene, where hundreds of fish come to shore at high tide to be fed by...

Florence Creek Walk Batchelor Forming part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, this 22 kilometre walk will take you to Greenant Creek, through fascinating pockets of cool monsoon rainforest inhabited by a variety of birdlife. Spot kingfishers, honey-eaters, fairy-wrens and pigeons.

Tabletop Track Batchelor The Tabletop Track, within Litchfield National Park, is a 39 kilometre bushwalk taking you along trickling creeklines, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear pools and undisturbed pockets of tropical monsoon rainforest.

Batchelor Butterfly and Petting Farm Batchelor Batchelor Butterfly and Petting Farm, the Northern Territory's only butterfly farm, is situated in the heart of Batchelor, gateway to the Litchfield National Park. The Farm incorporates a picturesque cafe and licensed restaurant in a tropical setting.

Lake Alexander Fannie Bay Lake Alexander offers safe, year round swimming, with walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and a playground for the children.

Djukbinj National Park Humpty Doo Along the Arnhem Highway, forming part of the scenic Marrakai floodplains, the Djukbinj National Park contains a portion of the catchment and drainage for the Adelaide River.

Crocosaurus Cove Darwin Ever wanted to get up close and personal with a saltwater crocodile - Crocosaurus Cove offers you this chance with underwater viewing of these enormous saltwater crocodiles in clear water.