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Top End

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Wildlife Nature Museums
The name given to the most northerly portion of the Northern Territory, the Top End region encompasses a variety of landscapes, from oceanic coastline to parched desert to the urban sprawl of state capital Darwin. Eucalyptus trees and patches of rainforest dot the area, as do a number of rivers that form the major part of the state’s wetlands, giving Top End a practical as well as scenic significance. Top End is in Northern Territory. Use our Australia trip itinerary planning site to arrange the details of your trip to Top End and other destinations.
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Top Top End tours
Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $26
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3-Day 4WD Small-Group Litchfield and Kakadu Camping Adventure BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $604
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Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $26
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Places to visit in Top End

Darwin BEST FOR: Museums, Wildlife, Beaches
Jabiru (Kakadu National Park) BEST FOR: Nature, Wildlife, Outdoors
Katherine BEST FOR: Nature, Museums, Trails
Batchelor BEST FOR: Nature, Museums, Wildlife
Mataranka BEST FOR: Nature, Parks, Historic Sites
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Regions of Top End

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Nature & Wildlife Tours
Darwin
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Ubirr
Kakadu National Park
4.8
Duration: 4​h
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Nourlangie Rock
Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
4.7
Duration: 2​h
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Defence of Darwin Experience
Darwin
4.7
Duration: 2​h

Nature in Top End

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Litchfield National Park
Batchelor
4.8
Duration: 8​h
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Katherine Gorge
Katherine
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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Gunlom Waterfall Creek
Kakadu National Park
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Motor Car Falls
Kakadu National Park
5.0
Duration: 2​h

Hidden gems in Top End

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Maguk Gorge
Kakadu National Park
4.9
Duration: 2​h
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Kakadu National park
Jabiru (Kakadu National Park)
4.1
Duration: 8​h
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Jim Jim Falls
Kakadu National Park
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Twin Falls
Kakadu National Park
4.8
Duration: 4​h

Museums in Top End

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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Darwin
4.6
Duration: 2​h
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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
Darwin
4.8
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Warradjan Cultural Centre
Kakadu National Park
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Darwin Aviation Museum
Darwin
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Wildlife in Top End

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Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin
4.0
Duration: 2​h
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Fishing Charters & Tours
Darwin
4.5
Duration: 8​h
Cahills Crossing
Kakadu National Park
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Anbangbang Billabong
Kakadu National Park
4.2
Duration: 2​h

Kid-friendly things to do in Top End

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Mindil Beach
Darwin
4.4
Duration: 2​h
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Wave Lagoon
Darwin
4.5
Duration: 2​h
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Darwin Waterfront
Darwin
4.5
Duration: 8​h
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Crocodylus Park
Darwin
3.6
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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Ethical Adventures NT
Darwin
5.0
Duration: 8​h
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Charter North 4WD Safaris
Darwin
5.0
Duration: 8​h
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Darwin Wharf Precinct
Darwin
4.0
Duration: 2​h
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Katherine Outback Experience
Katherine
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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