Local’s Tips for the Northern Territory

Explore the vibrant streets of #Darwin and get lost in the magnificent street art 🎨🏙 As part of the annual @DarwinStreetArtFestival, murals have been painted by renowned local and interstate artists – some of which you can interact with by downloading the app! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @nicklovin69 and @jiwa_igusti. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

It's always a good day for a dip in @tourismtopend! 💦 Beautifully captured here by @_aswewander, the Lower Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to bask in the warm temperatures and enjoy a refreshing swim. Summer in the Top End 7 day itinerary 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

Now THAT's an infinity pool 😍 The Tjaetaba Falls plunge pool can be found at the end of the Greenant Creek Walk in @litchfieldnationalpark 🍃 #Litchfield destination guide 👉 link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @75vibes_ 👏 #TourismTopEnd #LitchfieldNationalPark #SeeAustralia

"Are you guys open yet?!" 🐴 Friday knock-offs with the @dalywaterspub locals, two cold ones thanks 🍻 This true blue Aussie outback pub is 600 kilometres south of #Darwin and the perfect pit stop when travelling between @tourismtopend and @visitcentralaus. Stop for lunch, or stay the night! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @thatonetimein.blog 🤠 #DalyWatersPub #outback #outbackpub #SeeAustralia

Where you’ll find us every night this month…oh @darwinfestival, how we’ve missed you! There is no better time to be in @tourismtopend than during #DarwinFestival each August, local parks are transformed into amphitheatres under the stars and the city comes alive with comedy, music, art, and food from around the world 🙌 Explore the vibrant program of events running from now up until the end of August 👉 link in bio! 📸: Connor Askham for @darwinfestival ✨ #TourismTopEnd #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

A sight not many travellers get to see, The Lost City in #LimmenNationalPark 🙌 These towering sandstone formations look like the remains of an ancient city 🌆 and have been formed by thousands of years of rain and wind erosion. Only accessible by 4WD and located in one of the most remote pockets of #NTaustralia, this is just one of the lost 'cities' in @tourismtopend to tick off your bucket-list! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @seanscottphotography 🤠 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

No...it's not Jurassic Park; it's The Lost City in #LimmenNationalPark 🤠 The large sandstone pillars are formed by thousands of years of rain and wind erosion 🤯 and look like the ruins of an ancient city with a maze of narrow alleys to explore. The landmark is located in a remote and hard to access area of the park, and the 4WD track will test even the most experienced four-wheel drivers. Just one of the lost 'cities' in @tourismtopend to tick off your bucket-list! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @nickandlil 🙌 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Meet #TolmerFalls, one of the biggest and most impressive falls in @litchfieldnationalpark 🙌 The waterfall cascades over two high escarpments into a deep plunge pool 💦 Check it out from the viewing platform or take the 1.6 kilometre Tolmer Falls loop walk. At the base of the waterfall, you might catch a glimpse of the elusive Ghost Bats and Orange Horseshoe Bats that live there. While you can't swim at Tolmer Falls, there are plenty of nearby waterholes to cool off in 👉 #WangiFalls, #FlorenceFalls, or #BuleyRockhole. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @shazmac_71 🙌 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Cheers to the weekend, two cold ones thanks 🍻 A stop at this true blue Aussie outback pub isn't complete without meeting some of the locals 🐴 @dalywaterspub is 600 kilometres south of #Darwin and the perfect pit stop when travelling between the #TopEnd and #RedCentreNT. Stop for lunch, or stay the night! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @thatonetimein.blog 🤠 #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

And she's back 💦 One of @litchfieldnationalpark's most popular swimming spots, #BuleyRockhole, is back open following seasonal closures over the tropical summer. A few other favourites, including #FlorenceFalls, are also back open! @litchfieldnationalpark destination guide 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @our.traveltales. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Top End sunsets are seriously hard to beat 😍 Five places to watch a #Darwin sunset 👉 link in bio! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @elleschembri 🙌 #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

One of the ultimate sunset spots in Darwin, @thedarwinsailingclub ✨ Grab a refreshing drink and a bite to eat while you watch the colours change as the sun sets into the water 🌴🌅 Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia @natashainthecity. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Fancy a weekend floating around Corroboree Billabong through stunning wetlands? 🛥🐊 @CorroboreeHouseboats are located just over 100kms from Darwin. Hire them for the day or a whole weekend! Wet Season is the best time to see the wetlands full and teeming with life. Thanks for the great photo, @championthewonder #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TopEndTourism

We sure know how to do outdoor dining in @tourismtopend 🙌 You can't beat balmy nights under the stars at @foreshorecafedarwin ✨ Top 10 things to do around #Darwin 👉 link in bio. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

It's not all red dirt in #NTaustralia 🌴🐟☀ Did you know Groote Eylandt is one of @Australia's largest islands? The Groote Archipelago is located around 630-kilometres east of Darwin 👉 just a 1.5 hour flight and you'll arrive at this tropical paradise ✈ Enjoy fishing charters and poolside sunsets at the @grooteeylandtlodge, pick up some stunning art from @anindilyakwa_arts, and spot all the marine life living in the crystal-clear waters. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @endlessssummer_. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

After a beautiful balmy day, kick back with a cold drink overlooking #Darwin Harbour in @tourismtopend🌴 These sublime sunset scenes are brought to you by @skiclubdarwin, one of Darwin's many laidback seaside clubs that are perfect for enjoying the ocean breeze and making the most of the tropical weather ☀ Summer starts early in the NT 👉 see link in bio for early bird deals! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @territorysavvy. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Take a helicopter flight above the spectacular coastal landscapes of the #TiwiIslands before landing at what has to be @Australia's most remote swimming hole, Ranku 🌴💦 This exclusive experience is offered by @TiwiIslandRetreat, an idyllic slice of paradise located north of #Darwin in @tourismtopend. There’s plenty of reasons to start your summer holiday sooner with warm weather waiting for you in the NT. Check out our early bird deals to book your trip – starting this September. Link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @oztravelchapter. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Take to the skies for breathtaking views of the colourful river systems and lush wetlands surrounding #Darwin in @tourismtopend 💚 Experience this unique perspective on a scenic flight with @airborne.solutions 🚁 Summer starts early in the NT! ☀ Check out our early bird deals – coming this September... link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @blakeleighsmith. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Escape the polar blasts, escape the indoors, escape to @TiwiIslandRetreat in @tourismtopend 🌴 Let us take you on a tour of their new luxury safari tents 💙 This remote paradise can be found at Munanampi Point on the south-western coast of Bathurst Island, the smaller of the two major islands which make up the #TiwiIslands (80 kilometres north of #Darwin). The ecosystem around the retreat is virtually untouched. Activities include scenic helicopter flights, mud-crabbing, art and cultural experiences along with a swimming hole adventure. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd

#Darwin's Fannie Bay is full of laid-back seaside clubs that are perfect for taking in sunset while enjoying the ocean breeze and making the most of the tropical weather 🌴☀ Some of our favourites in the area include @DarwinTrailerBoatClub, @theDarwinSailingClub and @skiclubdarwin 🙌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @savvy_social! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Did someone say 'winter'? Give the cold the flick this year and escape to the tropics... 🌴💦 Perfectly captured here by @renee_giesemann, the Upper Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to enjoy a dip in the shallow rock pools - aka your own natural spa! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @renee_giesemann. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Take a balmy evening stroll through the magical parklands at @Darwin.Waterfront 🌴✨ Here you'll enter a world of lush lawns, safe-swimming lagoons and waterside dining. The waterfront's cafes and restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to linger over a luxurious lunch, stop for a sundowner or sample some Asian cuisine. Choose from high-end Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants, to more casual cafes and bars – you’ll never be too far from an ice cream or barra burger! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @darwin.waterfront and @savvy_social. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #Darwin #holidayherethisyear

#BerrySprings is BACK for the dry season 🌴 Pack a picnic and head to this little slice of paradise, less than an hour from #Darwin 🚗 Swim from one pool to the next through a pretty pandanus-lined creek and take your goggles to spot the small fish that live in the clear pools.​ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @storyofsolita! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Home to some of the Territory's best swimming spots, #LitchfieldNationalPark is the ultimate nature playground 🌱@adventureaus_ described their recent visit to #FlorenceFalls as "hands down one of our trip highlights so far!" Follow the stairway leading down through tropical rainforest to a massive pool where you can swim under the breathtaking double waterfall 💧 Only 1.5 hours south of #Darwin, a drive through Litchfield is full of contrasts and some of the most enormous termite mounds in the Top End. Take advantage of the cabins, camping and caravan sites just a short drive from the national park and spend a couple of days exploring the surrounding area. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Morgan and Lani! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

When it comes to extraordinary sunsets, #Darwin definitely delivers, particularly in the dry season (May-September)! @nath_lew captured this winning shot at Nightcliff, a popular locals hangout spot with food vans, bike paths and green spaces. Enjoy the free evening show from a picnic rug with your favourite local takeaway 👌🌅 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @nath_lew! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

The @mindilmarket is back in #Darwin 🎉 These iconic markets are held every Thursday and Sunday evening over the dry season...starting tonight! Come and soak up the atmosphere and flavours of @tourismtopend's biggest street market 🌴 Photos: @nearfarproductions (1) and @australias_outback (2) ​#NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd