Excursions
Kakadu National Park, 220km (136 miles) east of Darwin, features ancient Aboriginal rock art, waterfalls, lakes, mangroves and forests. It’s listed as an UNESCO World-Heritage site and is home to around 280 species of birds, 115 species of reptiles (including giant saltwater crocodiles), and 25 species of frogs. (tel: (08) 8938 1120; website: www.deh.gov.au/parks/kakadu for more information)
Litchfield National Park, 140km (87 miles) south of Darwin, is famous for its waterfalls, rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds, weathered sandstone pillars, and cooling lilly-clad ponds. (tel: (08) 8976 0282; website: www.nt.gov.au/ipe/pwcnt for more information).
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