Extending from Darwin to Booroloola, the Top End Coast and Springs is a region of contrasting landscapes and experiences. Experience the natural and cultural wonders of Kakadu National Park, the fascinating history and culture of Tiwi Island, the thermal pools of Mataranka and dramatic gorges of Katherine. Towns in this region include: Berry Springs, Borroloola, Darwin, Howard Springs, Islands, Jabiru, Katherine, Mataranka and South Alligator. Stay in hotels, motels and apartments, back packers, holiday units and caravan parks.

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Katherine – Northern Territory

Berry Springs information and attractions

Located 62km south of Darwin, Berry Springs is Berry Springs was previously established as a rest & recreation camp for servicemen during World War II.  Berry Springs is used today as a recreation area.

Attractions and activities include boating, fishing, swimming and bushwalking. Berry Springs Nature Park provides an area close to Darwin for recreational activities including swimming in spring-fed pools and thermal waterfall, picnicking, walking and viewing native fish. Territory wildlife Park is a series of 26 major exhibits of native flora and fauna in a natural bushland setting including wetlands, monsoon forest and a crystal clear spring.

Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, cabins and villas.

Borroloola information and attractions

Located983km south east of Darwin on the McArthur River, Borroloola is a remote fishing village based around tourism and the needs of the surrounding cattle stations.

Attractions and activities include Lost City Formations only accessible by helicopter from Cape Crawford, Fishing expeditions, Burranyi National Park and Caranbirini Nature Reserve.

Accommodation options for visitors include guesthouse, cabins and caravan park.

Darwin information and attractions

Located on Fannie Bay, Darwin is a sea-port and the capital of the Northern Territory. Previously established to create a presence in the north of the country, Darwin today is a harbour city with a relaxed tropical lifestyle.

Attractions and activities include swimming, fishing and golfing. Explore Aquascene fish feeding, Australian aviation Heritage Museum and WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Pearling Exhibition, Cullen Bay Marina and Botanic Gardens, Mindil Beach sunset Markets, Darwin Casino and Darwin Museum and Art Gallery, Crocodylus Park, Sunset dinner Cruise and Indo Pacific Marine a coral reef by night, Pearl Lugger Cruises, East Point Military Museum and Tropical Sport Fishing.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, resorts and apartments, motels, holiday units and backpackers, lodges, tourist parks and cabins.

Howard Springs information and attractions

Located 25km south east of Darwin, Howard Springs is a satellite city of Darwin with a natural spring-fed pool. Previously established for a temporary water supply for Darwin, Howard Springs today is a recreational area and rural community.

Attractions and activities include monsoon forests, extensive swamps and dense rainforests, spring-fed swimming pool, walking trails, barramundi, ibis and wallabies, Didgerridoo Hut  & Art Gallery on the road to Kakadu, orchid farms and exotic nurseries.

Accommodation options for visitors include holiday parks, cabins and motels.

Jabiru & South Alligator information and attractions

Located 252km east of Darwin in the Kakadu National Park, Jabiru is renowned for its wetland, salt water crocodiles and aboriginal art. Previously established to house uranium miners, Jabiru is today a major tourist destinstion.

Attractions and activities include boating, golf and tennis. Explore Mamukala Walking Trails, Kakadu Mango Winery, Aboriginal rock Art and Kakadu Tours by air, boat, 4WD and bus.

Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, lodges, guesthouses and cabins.

Katherine information and attractions

Located 310km south of Darwin on the Katherine River, Katherine is well known because of its beautiful gorge, Nitmiluk. Previously established with the arrival of the Overland Telegraph Line, Katherine today is a major tourist area and beef cattle, dairy cattle, mango plantations and orchid nurseries are also of economic importance.

Attractions and activities include boating, canoeing and fishing, swimming, golf and tennis. Explore the cycle path at Knotts Crossing where you can swim, picnic and observe a colony of flying foxes, Katherine Hot Springs and Cutta Cutta Cavesto see limestone features and rare ghost and orange horseshoe bats, Jurassic Cycad Gardens, Nitmiluk National Park with a series of 13 natural gorges and aboriginal rock paintings many thousands of years old, can be explored by helicopter, canoe, boat tours or bushwalks.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and guesthouses, backpackers, cottages and holiday units, B&Bs, caravan parks and cabins.

Mataranka information and attractions

Located 457km south of Darwin, Mataranka is a popular stopover for visitors.

Attractions and activities include Mataranka Thermal Pool surrounded by a palm forest and Manyallaluk Dreaming Place  an Aboriginal owned and operated tourism business offering a unique cultural experience.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, caravan parks and cabins.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Darwin (08 89362499) for more information on the Top End Coast & Springs, NT.