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Road Trip Australia – The Far North

Darwin

The drive in Australia begins in Darwin. Often referred to as the gateway to Asia, the city has a tropical feel. Only in June and July can it get cold below 20°C. But even then, daytime temperatures again exceed 30°C. So make sure that your hire car has air conditioning.

The Darwin Botanical Gardens in particular are well worth a visit. A monsoon forest and a tropical rainforest were created here.

Florence Falls – Refreshing waterfalls in breathtaking nature

Florence Falls is the next destination of the tour. They are located a little over 120 km away from Darwin in the Litchfield National Park. The waterfalls are in a gorgeous setting and invite you to swim.
Just make sure that there are no crocodiles nearby. They are not that common in this region, but in 2008 there was an attack on humans.

Pine Creek – Experience Gold Fever

The journey continues to Pine Creek. Only a little over 250 inhabitants live in this small town. But the population fluctuates tremendously as gold is always being found. That’s when fortune seekers travel in droves.
Until just a few years ago, Pine Creek was a major gold mining town. Stroll the streets and feel transported back to the days of the great gold rush.

A canoe trip through untouched wilderness

After the small town comes wild nature. The Nitmiluk National Park, impresses the visitor with 13 spectacular gorges, which are lined with rocks up to 70 meters high.
Rent a canoe and explore the park on your own. The only time to avoid is the rainy season. Then the quiet rivers of the park turn into raging floods.

Australian animals in the wild

The road trip ends with a visit to Kakadu National Park. A unique animal and plant world awaits the visitor. Observe kangaroos, wallabis and dingoes in the wild. And watch out for crocodiles. The saltwater crocodiles that live here can grow up to six metres tall. The freshwater crocodiles, which are also native here, “only” make it to three metres.

If the park looks familiar, you’ve probably seen the blockbuster “Crocodile Dundee.” Paul Hogan fought crocodiles here and captured the heart of Linda Kozlowski: so you can relive at least part of that road trip at home in front of the TV.