Darwin is a tropical seaport in the Northern Territory of Australia that serves as a convenient access point to Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, with more than 50 nationalities represented here. With a strong Asian influence, you can expect a kaleidoscope of cuisines and a cultural blend of Thai, Sri Lankan, Japanese, Indian, Chinese and Malaysian. Darwin's city centre buzzes with a lively tourist vibe, while unique museums celebrate the city's past and galleries showcase the region's rich indigenous art. Sail to the intriguing Tiwi Islands, take a speedboat ride or go fishing in a tinny – the local version of a small boat.
Set in the Northern Territory of Australia, the town of Katherine is situated on the Katherine River, after which it is named,.Katherine is a serene town located just outside the borders of the Nitmiluk National Park, which is owned by the indigenous Jawoyn Aboriginal people and jointly managed with the local Parks and Wildlife Commission. Tourists use Katharine as a base from which to explore the Edith Falls, scenic Jatbula Trail and the Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park. Alternatively, visit the Top Didj Cultural Experience to take in authentic Aboriginal art and culture, relax in the crystal clear Katherine Hot Springs, or take a walk along the river bed on a path that leads to Katherine Low-level Nature Reserve.
The Kimberly enjoys a wondrous location in the northernmost region of Western Australia, sandwiched between a remarkably rugged coastline and hauntingly beautiful deserts. One of the world's last great wilderness areas, The Kimberley is unfathomably vast - encompassing an area approximately twice the size of the United Kingdom! Most of the region's inhabitants reside in small towns such as Kununurra and Wyndham in the east and Broome and Derby in the west. The area offers an unprecedented abundance of natural wonders, including sprawling spinifex plains dotted with palm-clad gorges, breathtaking waterfalls, towering mountain peaks and the incredible UNESCO world heritage Purnululu National Park, with its multitude of unusual dome-shaped sandstone formations. Highlights include numerous aboriginal paintings, some of which are believed to be around 50 000 years old; Broome's famous Cable Beach, where visitors can admire the sunset while riding camels; and the renowned Windjana Gorge National Park, brimming with incredible gorges featuring a host of perfectly preserved prehistoric fossils.
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Purnululu National Park, also known as the Bungles National Park, is an exceptionally scenic World Heritage park that is home to the Bungle Bungle mountain range, one of the most striking geological landmarks in Western Australia. This remote stretch of wilderness is famous for its impressive sandstone domes striped with orange and grey bands, often likened to giant beehives. Visitors can marvel at this incredible natural wonder on a scenic flight, an exhilarating hike, or an adventurous four-wheel-drive tour. Aboriginal people are thought to have lived in this region for more than 40,000 years, and the park holds rich, enduring traces of their occupation, such as ancient rock art and burial sites. The park also features an abundance of rare wildlife, tropical pools, craggy gorges, beautiful waterfalls and the lovely Ord River.
Set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River, in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Fitzroy Crossing is a quintessential Australian outback town. The small settlement services local stations and acts as a convenient stopover for travellers exploring the scenic Kimberley area, as well as those en-route to the Bungle Bungles Purnululu National Park, Kununurra and Darwin. From here, it's also easy to visit nearby Geikie Gorge National Park, a scenic waterway with towering cliffs and abundant wildlife; Tunnel Creek, an impressive cave system decorated with aboriginal rock paintings and speleothems; and Windjana Gorge, one of the Kimberley area's most beautiful gorges.
The 22-long stretch of glorious, soft white sand at Cable Beach is lapped by the crystalline, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, making it the perfect place for a swim. Set just an eight-minute drive from Broome, which can be reached with direct flights from Perth, Melbourne and Sydney all year round, the beach and accompanying town provide spectacular bright red sunsets, gorgeous nature trails along the coast, and a long list of watersports (try your hand at kayaking, surfing, and more). The shore is known for being relatively quiet even in the peak season (May to October). Cable Beach lies within the lush Minyirr Park, home to the oldest culture in the world, the Rubibi people. Learn about their incredible song cycles, bush medicines, and the Dreamtime stories connected to this place at local museums and through guided tours and interactive experiences.
