Top End

Darwin

Darwin is the tropical capital city of Australia’s Northern Territory. It has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and enjoys warm weather all year round. Perched on a peninsula with sea on three sides, Darwin is an excellent base to explore the natural attractions of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks, the Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land.

Darwin’s tropical climate lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle. Much of the city’s social activities take place at markets, in parks and reserves, by the beach or on boats down on Darwin Harbour. Even movie buffs prefer to enjoy the flicks outdoors at the Deckchair Cinema from April to November.

Darwin’s calendar of annual cultural events and festivals also make the most of the weather with the majority held between May and September as the Territory sun shines while southern Australia rugs up for winter.

Open-air markets are held across the city every weekend in Parap, Rapid Creek, Nightcliff, Palmerston and further out of Darwin in Coolalinga. No trip to Darwin between the months of May and October is complete without a visit to the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

If you over indulge at the markets, there’s no shortage of scenic areas and open spaces in which to exercise. A network of bicycle paths and walking tracks follow the city’s coastline through mangroves, monsoon forests and beaches.

Kakadu & Arnhem Land

World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is situated 250 kilometres from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway. Rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges and cascading waterfalls exist side by side in an area the size of Wales or the US state of West Virginia. Renowned internationally for its natural and cultural wonders, Kakadu has one of the highest concentrated areas of accessible Aboriginal rock art sites in the world. At its centre is the small mining township of Jabiru, the only Australian town set inside a national park. Jabiru serves as a touring centre for the unspoiled wetlands of the nearby Mary River National Park, which is home to millions of birds and plentiful barramundi.

Simply Lush has a range of luxury accommodation options while you visit the Top End - from a beachside resort located right on the beautiful Mindil Beach, next door to markets and moments from the CBD, to a magnificant resort nestled amongst a virtually untouched tropical forest & just metres from the sea.

 Top End Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Retreats & Guesthouses

We have reviewed and selected the very best, big and small luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts, day spas, retreats and guest houses that we can find for Accommodation Top End.

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Top End Self Contained, Apartments, Lodges & Cottages

We have reviewed and selected the best self-contained apartment style accommodation, lodges and cottages that we can find for Accommodation Top End.

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