EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING TOP END AUSTRALIA!

The region, known as Australia’s Last Frontier, is endless miles of red dust, spinifex grass, ecucalyptus trees, floodplains and grasslands, and grazing Brahman cattle, but every now and then, a hidden gem pops up.

From the modern capital city of Darwin to the stunning Kakadu National Park and the picturesque Katherine area, the Top End is a land of unspoiled landscapes and diverse ecosystems.

Places to Visit in Top End Australia

Lake Argyle

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Katherine Gorge

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Kakadu National Park

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Litchfield National Park

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Darwin

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