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"Australian Outback Accommodation
Darwin city has a wide range of accommodation catering for everyone, from the individual, the family, to the corporate traveller. You can choose from budget backpacker through stylish hotel rooms to self-catering 4 ½ Star apartments.
So whether you are after a stylish hotel room or a self catering apartment around Darwin city, CAT Travel will find one that suites your budget. And we will find you the Darwin tour of your choice from the large and varied exciting range available.
Accommodation is also available in other areas such as; Kakadu, Arnhemland, Cobourg Peninsula, Tiwi Islands, Alice Springs & Litchfield. Contact us now for a quote or to make a booking for your accommodation and your adventure tour of Australia.
Darwin Fishing Tours
Let experienced guides take you out various locations to catch one of the Territory's famous barramundi's. All equipment and food and drink are provided on this Fishing Darwin tour; all you need to bring is your hat, your sunscreen and your camera.
Tours (Adventure Tour Australia and the great Darwin Tour)
Darwin is the Northern Territory's multicultural capital, famed for its markets and festivals, Asian cuisine, its massive natural fishing harbour and is the adventure tour capital of Australia. It is also the perfect base from which to explore the natural treasures of World Heritage-listed Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks or the cultural wonder of the beautiful Tiwi Islands. If you want an adventure tour in Australia, Darwin is your tour with an exciting difference. Email us now for accommodation or tours across the Territory
20 things to do around Darwin- Kakadu - Katherine
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1. Litchfield National Park
Darwin is the gateway to Litchfield National Park, a natural wonderland of waterfalls and plunge pools, wildlife and birdlife, ranges and rainforest. Just a one-and-a-half hour drive from the city, an excursion to Litchfield makes the ideal day trip. The spectacular Florence Falls, found in Litchfield National Park, cascade into a plunge pool, set in a pocket of monsoon forest. Take a refreshing dip in the plunge pool, and then enjoy a scenic walk to the viewing platform high above the Falls, which affords panoramic views of the open valley and the waterhole below. A real Australia adventure tour.
2. Chinese Temple
Located in Litchfield Street in the city centre, Darwin's Chinese Temple was first built in 1887 however Cyclone Tracy destroyed much of the original building. Rebuilt to retain its original features, the temple remains a focal point for the local Chinese community. A Darwin tour item not to be missed.
3. Art Galleries
Many of Darwin's art galleries are centred in and around the city centre of your Darwin tour. While some galleries specialise in the work of particular Aboriginal communities, others stock a range of styles; from the totem poles of the Tiwi Islands to the dot paintings of Central Australia.
4. Bird Watching
Coastal wetlands, rivers and billabongs teem with magpie geese, pelicans, brolgas, jabirus, white-bellied sea eagles and waders, darters and raptors. Kakadu is also home to the endangered Gouldian finch and red goshawk as well as other endemic species. A real Australia adventure tour.
5. World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is situated 250 kilometres from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway
Rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges and cascading waterfalls exist side by side in an area the size of Wales or the US state of West Virginia. Renowned internationally for its natural and cultural wonders, Kakadu has one of the highest concentrated areas of accessible wildlife and thousands of years old Aboriginal art.
6. Yellow Water Cruise
Yellow Water, a land-locked billabong brimming with native flora and fauna, is one of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park's best known landmarks. Located near the small settlement of Cooinda, Yellow Water is home to crocodiles, wild horses, buffalo and other wildlife. The billabong, which floods to join other waterways during the wet season, also attracts millions of migratory birds each year, including jacana, egrets, jabiru, sea eagles, magpie geese and many other native species. Paperbark forests, pandanus and fresh water mangroves line the shore, and the water is dotted with beautiful pink and white waterlilies. Explore the billabong by boarding a wildlife cruise, or enjoy an unforgettable Top End sunset from the viewing platform. A trip to Kakadu is not complete without a visit to Yellow Water, a true adventure on your Australia tour.
7. Visit Bowali Visitor Centre at Kakadu
After your Darwin tour, and before you start exploring Kakadu National Park, get familiarised by exploring the Bowali Visitor Centre. Spend an hour at the interpretive centre where you can watch a 25 minute audio visual presentation to help you gain a greater understanding of Kakadu's landscape and moods, then take a walk through the interpretive displays. Videos are shown on the half hour giving different perspectives on Kakadu and its international significance. The habitat based display and library gives you detailed information about the park and how much there is to see and do. Take a look at The Marrawuddi Gallery for Aboriginal arts and crafts, books and gifts, and then enjoy a coffee at the cafe.
8. Cruise Katherine (Nitmiluk) Gorge
Nitmiluk Tours offers you a truly great Australia adventure tour with many ways to enjoy and explore the breathtaking Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Choose from one of the cruises along the gorge, canoe at your own pace or take an awe inspiring helicopter flight over the park.
9. Feed Fish at Doctors Gully
Do you feed the birds at home? Ever thought of feeding fish in the ocean? At Doctors Gully, right in the heart of Darwin, is Aquascene, where hundreds of fish come to shore at high tide to be fed by hand. The daily fish feeding Darwin tour ritual began over 40 years ago, when a nearby resident started throwing bread scraps to a few small mullet at high tide. Today visitors come from near and far to participate in this unique spectacle. Trays of bread are provided at regular intervals during the feeding period for hand feeding the mullet and milkfish. Many other species including catfish, rays, cod, diamond fish and parrot fish may also be seen in the shallows if you watch carefully.
10. See Crocodiles
Crocodiles are found in the coastal fringe of Darwin and the various rivers that drain into it. There are many opportunities to enjoy a safe encounter with crocodiles in Darwin by visiting local attractions such as Crocodylus Park, the Darwin Crocodile Farm or joining a jumping crocodile Australia Adventure Tour cruise to observe these remarkable creatures up close. Your camera will click non-stop in this Darwin tour.
11. Visit the Territory Wildlife Park
Highlights of the Park include an extensive aquarium with a walk through tunnel where you can stand nose to nose with a 3.7 metre saltwater crocodile, the daily birds of prey display, nocturnal house and the bird walk. A visit to the park can easily be combined with a refreshing swim afterwards at the neighbouring Berry Springs Nature Park. During a visit to the Territory Wildlife Park, travellers can expect to view the spectacular free flight and natural behaviour of the Northern Territory's Birds of Prey. Discover the difference between kangaroos, wallaroos and wallabies, and see them roam free which is popular with international travellers and children. Catch a glimpse of the elusive nocturnal creatures of the Top End, a group representing 80 per cent of the Territory's wildlife. A half day Darwin tour.
12. Enjoy the Outdoor Life Style
After your first day of Australia adventure touring, at night you can immerse yourself in Darwin's electric atmosphere of pubs and nightclubs that dominate the city's nightlife hub on Mitchell Street, dine at Cullen Bay or try your luck at the casino on Mindil Beach.
Local restaurants serve dishes from all over the world along with authentic Northern Territory cuisine like mud crabs, barramundi, buffalo, kangaroo and crocodile. You can choose from silver service fine dining, an al fresco meal with a harbour view, or a platter of local seafood at the wharf.
13. Visit the local markets
Open-air markets are held across the city every weekend in Parap, Rapid Creek, Nightcliff, Palmerston and further out of Darwin in Coolalinga. No trip to Darwin between the months of May and October is complete without a Darwin tour to the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.
14. Shop at Casuarina Square or Smith St Mall
Casuarina Square is the largest shopping complex in Darwin, offering a wide range of specialty stores, a food court and a seven screen cinema complex. Stop by and browse the stores, treat yourself to a movie, or sit down and relax with a coffee. There is a public bus station at the centre, which also runs its own free shuttle from leading hotels between May and September. CasuarinSquare is a popular spot for locals and travellers alike looking to enjoy retail and entertainment on their Darwin tour.
Start your Adventure tour of Australia at the Smith Street Mall in the city centre then branch out into the surrounding streets on your Darwin tour. Travellers will find a range of shopping experiences including local galleries specialising in Aboriginal art or speciality shops selling world-class pearls and crocodile-skin products.
15. Visit Darwin Wharf Precinct
Today, the Precinct has many historical and modern attractions to interest residents and visitors to Darwin, including a pearling exhibition and pearl shop, and an a la carte seafood restaurant. Or why not dine al fresco and take in the cooling sea breezes.
You can drop a line from the fishing platforms - a popular fishing spot, or take a Fishing Darwin tour. Choose from a wide selection of harbour cruises that leave from the wharf to explore the harbour, or just relax and enjoy the seasonal live entertainment.
From Survivors Lookout, a network of walking trails lead down to the World War II oil tunnels. A 1500 seat convention centre is under construction here.
16. Visit Parliament House
Australia's newest Parliament House is the Northern Territory's premier public building. Opened in 1994, Parliament House is located in State Square, a site rich in Territory history.
Public tours are conducted regularly at no charge as part of any Darwin tour, although booking is essential. A self-guided tour is also available, and pamphlets relating to this tour are available at the security desk in the entry foyer. Parliament House is home to the Northern Territory Library which features the Northern Collection.
17. Visit Skycity Entertainment Complex & Resort Hotel
SKYCITY Darwin is set in 18 acres of lush tropical gardens, only moments from Darwin's central business district and offer complementary transfers 4 times daily. SKYCITY Darwin is an entertainment complex adjacent to the Sky City Resort.
There is also a wide range of dining options where you can relax in the laid back Sunset Cafe, enjoy authentic Asian cuisine in Dragon Court, or sit down to fine dining in the EVOO first class restaurant.
SKYCITY Darwin is a popular venue for concerts, with regular performances by talented musicians or jazz bands on the lawns. There is something for everyone in this section of your Darwin tour.
18. Visit Springvale Homestead - Katherine
Springvale Homestead, near Katherine, is the oldest original homestead in the Northern Territory. No adventure tour of Australia is complete without an Australian outback tour like this. The station was established in 1878 and managed by Alfred Giles, the ex Overland Telegraph linesman.
Giles brought sheep and cattle up from Adelaide to stock the station and he built the homestead in 1879. Near the homestead are four huge Indian rain trees planted by Giles wife, Augusta, for each of their children.
The homestead, which is open to visitors, displays many photographs and information on the early history of the property. The area around the homestead is home to abundant birdlife and animals such as wallabies.
19. The "Go Fishing" Darwin tour
Darwin is home to some serious fishing action. On our doorstep are beautiful inland billabongs, big tidal rivers, mangrove-lined estuaries and pristine coastal waters. This tropical environment is prolific with barramundi and produces the most exciting sport fishing in Australia. A truly outback Australia adventure tour.
20. Harbour Cruises
The fiery red sunsets make for a memorable evening cruising on Darwin Harbour. Learn a little of Darwin's history or simply soak up the atmosphere and warm tropical breeze whilst enjoying a cold drink and antipasto. There are several Darwin tour cruising options including some that offer a full seated dinner sailing under the stars.
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10 things to do at Uluru (Ayers Rock) on your Australian Outback Tours
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1. Visit the Cultural Centre
Start with a visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to learn about the National Park from its traditional Aboriginal owners, the Anangu. While you're there, go to Maruku Arts to see colourful dot paintings and wood carvings made by indigenous Australian artists from the local community.
2. Desert Wildlife
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta region contains a number of the world's most unique desert fauna. It is home to rare species such as the marsupial mole, burrowing frog, the mulgara and the spinifex hopping mouse. Red kangaroos, dingoes, honey ants and an assortment of reptiles also inhabit the rock holes and gorges of the region.
3. Uluru Base Walk
This 9.4-kilometre walk that circles the base of Uluru is the best way to experience the monolith at ground level. The walk is divided into sections, or visitors can choose to walk the entire circumference. It begins at the base of the climb and three to four hours should be allowed to complete the full distance.
4. Kuniya Walk
For one of the most unique Australian outback tours, join an Aboriginal guide at the Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and travel to the Mutitjulu Waterhole for an introduction to the spirit and culture of Uluru. Trace the creation story of the Kuniya Python Woman in the ripples and marks on Uluru; learn how local bush foods were prepared and hear tales of desert survival.
5. Valley of the Winds
Valley of the Winds is a 7.4-kilometre walk through the domes of Kata Tjuta and takes three to four hours to complete. The walk is an excellent alternative to climbing Uluru if you're seeking elevated views of the landscape and, though steep in places, efforts are rewarded with spectacular views of the domes.
6. Camel Rides
Riding a camel is a unique to Australia adventure tour way to explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region and these gentle giants will surprise you with their intelligence, patience and good manners. Join a sunrise or sunset ride to view the changing colours of Uluru from a secluded hilltop surrounded by spinifex and desert oaks.
7. Harley Ride
If you want real adventure in your Australia tour, circumnavigate Uluru on the back of a late model Harley Davidson for a real sense of freedom and excitement. Tours range from half-an-hour to a full day and for those with an open-class license, or who are over the age of 25, there are self-drive options available.
8. Scenic Flights
Even more of an adventure tour in Australia is to board a helicopter or fixed wing aircraft and appreciate the scenery from the air. View the stunning formations of Kata Tjuta and see the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding red desert. The spectacle of Uluru is overwhelming from the air as it takes on a completely new perspective. Tours pick up from Yulara.
Skies
Celebrate sunrise and sunset basking in a rainbow of colours. Each morning and afternoon sunlight bathes the wide open desert landscapes with shimmering golds, brilliant purples, vivid reds and burnt oranges. In the evenings, the heavens transform as the velvety night sky is lit up by a million stars.
Listen to the SOUNDS of SILENCE
The Sounds of Silence is a unique dining experience that provides the romance of the desert, the setting of the sun behind Kata Tjuta / The Olgas and Uluru / Ayers Rock, the haunting sounds of a didgeridoo, gourmet outback fare and star filled heavens.
This is the best of the desert distilled into four magic hours, followed by a magical stargazing presentation with the help of a resident astronomer.
Arguably the cleanest brightest star sky in the World. Astronomers come from all over the world to view comets and the heavens from Central Australia.
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