Hello and welcome to the Top End
Nilijarrk (You’ve arrived), Batjji ganyam (It’s good to see you), Gun-gwa gwoyelwa Gulumoerrgin (This is Larrakia Country)
“You have come by way of the Larrakia Land. You will hear the voice of Larrakia ancestors. When you leave, the Larrakia message will stay with you.”
- The late Reverend Walter Fejo
One of the best things about working in Darwin is that when you aren’t at work, you are on a tropical holiday. Definitely good for your wellbeing!
We have put together a little list of some favourite spots in town and out of town to get you started. We have also marked on the calendar some popular social events for to help you get your roster requests in order and highlighted which spots are best at which time of year so you get the best weather and maximum water gushing down the wonderful waterfalls.
Simply click on the name of the adventure for more information.
Don’t forget to check the access reports before you head of on an adventure- one of the most beuatiful parts of the Territory is our unpredictible weather. Click here for Litchfield, Katherine and Kakadu.
We thank the traditional owners of this land for allowing us to visit your magical home. In paticular, we thank the Bininj in the north of Kakadu, and Mungguy in the south of the park. The Jawoyn in Nitmiluk. Marranuggu, Koongurrukun, Werat, and Warray in Litchfield and of course, the Larrakia people for allowing us to live and work on their land.
In town adventures!
Sunset at the Ski Club
Drinks
Stonehouse - wine bar with yummo cheese too
Charlies’ of Darwin - gin bar
Sunset beers at Ski/Sailing/Trailer Boat Club
Cafés
De la Plage (relaxed brunch vibes next to the beautiful blue sea, has brunch every day and for dinner and drinks Friday and Sunday)
Baghdad eggs at Lucky Bat Cafe
Pastries/sourdough from Ruby G's
Restaurants
Phat Mango (really fun darwin foods, my favourite!)
Hanuman – delish Indian/Thai
Alfonsinos restaurant and sister food truck Cucina Sotto le Stelle at Nightcliff
Rescue Me food truck (fish and chip) at Fannie bay and Nightcliff
Little Miss Korea – a la carte, Korean BBQ and $1 dumplings on Mondays
Activities/Day trips
Find your favourite market – Parap, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Mindil
Anywhere in Litchfield National Park and Marrawuddi (the Art Centre in Jabiru)
Jumping Crocs (great to do on the way to kakadu or when a friend is here)
Catch the ferry over to Tiwi Islands for the day on an art tour or for the NTFL Tiwi grand final
Swim at Berry Springs and lunch at the Berry Springs Pub
Robin falls with lunch at Adelaide River Pub (good to do early because it dries up)
Dog friendly trips to Dundee or Lake Bennet
Dry season Risky Swims if you’re game!
Nightcliff swims at the Foreshore
Further Afield!
Out east to Nhulunbuy and East Arnhem and the Yirrkala Art Centre
Out West to Kununurra and the Lake Argyle Resort pool (8h drive), further west to Purnululu (13h) and Gibb River Rd
Down South to Alice Springs via Karlu Karlu (14h) and then the West/East Macdonnell Range and Palm Valley, King’s Canyon, Uluru, Rainbow Valley
Out further east to Limmen National Park and Lorella Springs