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Top End Loop — Katherine, Kakadu, Darwin, Litchfield

Explore waterfalls, ancient landscapes and Top End national parks from Katherine to Darwin.

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Suggested days
10 suggested days · 6 as a shorter start
Vehicle
2WD on suitable sealed routes

Stops, in order

  1. 1Katherine
  2. 2Nitmiluk National Park
  3. 3Pine Creek
  4. 4Kakadu National Park
  5. 5Jabiru
  6. 6Darwin
  7. 7Berry Springs
  8. 8Litchfield National Park
  9. 9Batchelor
  10. 10Adelaide River
  11. 11Katherine

No driving time or distance is shown. A straight line on a map would be wrong for ferries, the Gulf, Cape York and the Kimberley.

Day by day

  1. Days 1–2

    Katherine → Nitmiluk National Park

    Katherine: river country and Nitmiluk access; Nitmiluk National Park: spectacular gorge country and boat outings.

    Suggested overnight: Nitmiluk National Park

  2. Days 3–4

    Pine Creek → Kakadu National Park

    Pine Creek: historic mining town; Kakadu National Park: wetlands, wildlife, Aboriginal heritage and seasonal access.

    Suggested overnight: Kakadu National Park

  3. Days 5–6

    Jabiru → Darwin

    Jabiru: Kakadu visitor base; Darwin: waterfront, markets and Top End culture.

    Suggested overnight: Darwin

  4. Days 7–8

    Berry Springs

    Berry Springs: swimming areas subject to seasonal openings.

    Suggested overnight: Berry Springs

  5. Day 9

    Litchfield National Park → Batchelor

    Litchfield National Park: waterfalls, walks and plunge pools; Batchelor: Litchfield gateway.

    Suggested overnight: Batchelor

  6. Day 10

    Adelaide River → Katherine

    Adelaide River: small Top End heritage stop; Katherine: river country and Nitmiluk access.

    Suggested overnight: Katherine

Things to do

Nitmiluk cruise; Kakadu cultural tour; Litchfield day trip.

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Find work near this route

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Road, ferry and access

  • Wet-season access and park flood closures can affect individual attractions.

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