Self-Driven Luxury in Australia’s Northern Territory

Imagine a luxurious safari style accommodation, fringing floodplains next to a World Heritage-listed National Park, or lazing on a boat sailing the tropical Top End’s turquoise waters.

There’s a whole lot more to Australia’s Northern Territory than camping. Here is a Top End 5-day self-drive road trip with a difference to share with you.

Day 1

Depart Darwin and drive your way to The Wildman Wilderness Lodge.

Amidst the lush wilderness of Australia's breath-taking Top End, Wildman Wilderness Lodge offers an extraordinary wetlands safari experience, located in the Mary River Wetlands area half way between Darwin and Kakadu National Park.

Day 2

Get an early start, depart along the Arnhem Highway to the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Take in the stunning views of the wetlands from above at the Ubirr lookout.

Day 3

Enjoy a one hour cruise on Home Billabong as the sun warms up and nature comes to life. You are likely to glide past prehistoric looking crocodiles, an amazing array of birdlife and an abundance of wildflowers.

Day 4

Take advantage of the morning light for a 1.5 hour Adventure Swim helicopter tour. Fly over the 13 gorges of the Nitmiluk system, and land at a remote waterhole.

Day 5

Depart Cicada Lodge for a 3-hour return drive to Darwin along Stuart Highway. Stop off at Leliyn (Edith Falls) for a quick swim in the cool waters, or choose a slight detour and visit Litchfield National Park.