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Bamboo Creek Tin Mine - Batchelor  

Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a reminder of the park’s varied past. Some sections of the old buildings are still standing, and you can see ...

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Batchelor Butterfly and Petting Farm - Batchelor  

Batchelor Butterfly and Petting Farm, the Northern Territory's only butterfly farm, is situated in the heart of Batchelor, gateway to the Litchfield National Park. The Farm incorporates a picturesque cafe and licensed restaurant in a tropical setting ...

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Blyth Homestead - Batchelor  

The historic Blyth Homestead is found within Litchfield National Park, and is also the location of an old tin mine, which is now in ruins. The homestead site serves as a reminder of the tough conditions faced by pioneers in remote areas. Built by the ...

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Buley Rockhole - Batchelor  

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading pools of Buley Rockhole. This popular swimming spot, in the magnificent Litchfield National Park, is a great place to wind down after exploring the park. Wade through the pools, absorb the scenic bush surround ...

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Butterfly Gorge Nature Park - Pine Creek  

Cool crevices in the rock face of beautiful Butterfly Gorge provide shelter for thousands of Common Crow Butterflies. The rock pools provide a chance for a refreshing swim and are shaded by paperbarks up to 50 metres tall. This quiet gorge is tucked ...

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Coomalie Cultural Centre - Batchelor  

Located en route to Litchfield National Park, the Coomalie Cultural Centre houses a diverse range of distinctive Australian indigenous artworks from across the Top End and Central Australia. As you browse through the centre, see striking works on pap ...

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Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout - Pine Creek  

The Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout in Pine Creek affords a panoramic view of the open cut pit left when Pine Creek Goldfields ceased operation in 1994. Before being mined this area was Enterprise Hill, now it's Enterprise Pit. The pit is now a 135 metre ...

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Florence Creek Walk - Batchelor  

Forming part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, this 22 kilometre walk will take you to Greenant Creek, through fascinating pockets of cool monsoon rainforest inhabited by a variety of birdlife. Spot kingfishers, honey-eaters, fairy-w ...

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Florence Falls - Batchelor  

Found in Litchfield National Park, the spectacular Florence Falls cascade into a plunge pool, set in a pocket of monsoon forest. Take a refreshing dip in the plunge pool, then enjoy a scenic walk to the viewing platform high above the falls, which af ...

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Gayngaru Wetlands Interpretive Walk - Nhulunbuy  

Located in the centre of Nhulunbuy, the Gayngaru Wetlands Interpretive Walk surrounds a lagoon that is visited by over 200 species of birds. Along the path are two separate viewing platforms and a bird hide, which enable visitors to enjoy the birdlif ...

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Gove Yacht Club - Nhulunbuy  

The Gove Yacht Club is the sailor’s gateway to the Northern Territory. The club began in 1970 with the present clubhouse opening in 1990, and is surrounded by palms and lush tropical vegetation. Visiting sailors are always made welcome at the Gove ...

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Greenant Creek Walk - Batchelor  

This eight and a half kilometre walk, which forms part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, takes you from Greenant Creek through to popular Wangi Falls. The creeks and springs around this region have a constant supply of water, thereby ...

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Lake Bennett - Batchelor  

Lake Bennett is located 87 kilometres south of Darwin on the Stuart Highway, near the small town of Batchelor. This man made lake is ideal for safe swimming, canoeing and fishing. The lake is mainly stocked with barramundi. Other activities include a ...

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Lake Copperfield - Pine Creek  

Lake Copperfield is a cool haven located six kilometres south west of Pine Creek. This reserve has a deep water lake surrounded by hills and is an ideal place to swim and relax. ...

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Litchfield Cafe - Batchelor  

The licensed Litchfield Cafe provides light snacks and homestyle meals with cold drinks, wine or beer. Or enjoy a freshly brewed coffee with a piece of homemade mango cheesecake. Either enjoy the cool of the airconditioning inside the cafe or sit out ...

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Litchfield National Park - Batchelor  

Litchfield National Park is an easy hour-and-a-half journey from Darwin, and is one of the Top End’s hidden treasures. This unspoiled wilderness boasts monsoon rainforests, cascading waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna and impressive natural format ...

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Magnetic Termite Mounds - Batchelor  

One of Litchfield National Park's unique sights is the hundreds of termite mounds standing up to two metres high in a wide swathe of empty ground. The mounds are like enormous magnetic compasses, with their thin edges pointing north south and broad b ...

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Maningrida Arts and Culture - Maningrida  

Maningrida Arts and Culture represents more than 700 artists who work with bark paintings, timber sculptures, fibre art, didjeridus, regalia, prints and bronze sculptures. These collections are displayed in major national and international collection ...

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National Trust Museum - Pine Creek - Pine Creek  

Pine Creek is the only original mining town remaining in the Top End from the gold rush era of the 1870s. The National Trust Museum building is the oldest surviving prefabricated structure in the Northern Territory. Originally the home of the Mining ...

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Pine Creek Railway Precinct - Pine Creek  

Explore the Pine Creek Railway Precinct. The initial terminus of an uncompleted 19th century transcontinental railway system, the railway’s contribution to the development of the mining boom in the late 19th century was profound, enabling companies ...

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Pine Creek Water Gardens - Pine Creek  

These water gardens in the middle of town were created after the old railway tracks were uplifted, leaving a series of unsightly trenches, which were then turned into a series of attractive ponds and landscaped gardens. The area is now a pleasant sha ...

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Tabletop Track - Batchelor  

The Tabletop Track, within Litchfield National Park, is a 39 kilometre bushwalk taking you along trickling creeklines, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear pools and undisturbed pockets of tropical monsoon rainforest. As you walk along this spectacula ...

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Territory Wildlife Park - Berry Springs  

This world acclaimed Territory Wildlife Park is nestled in 400 hectares of natural bushland and is only a 45 minute drive south of Darwin. The park showcases the wildlife of the Top End, which you can see up close and in their natural habitats. Highl ...

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Tjaetaba Falls - Batchelor  

Take the enjoyable Greenant Creek Walk to the top of Tjaetaba Falls, in Litchfield National Park. This attractive waterway is one of the smaller systems in the park. It’s also a serene place to just sit and appreciate the bushland surrounds with a ...

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Tjaynera / Sandy Creek Falls - Batchelor  

The Tjaynera / Sandy Creek Falls are located 1.7 kilometres south of Blyth Homestead, via a four-wheel-drive track nestled in the magnificent Litchfield National Park. Enjoy the stunning views of the open valley, sit down to a picnic lunch or take a ...

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Tolmer Falls - Batchelor  

Tolmer Falls, in magnificent Litchfield National Park, cascades over high escarpments into a deep plunge pool. A short walk takes you to a viewing platform at the top of the most spectacular waterfalls in the park. Access to the bottom of the falls h ...

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Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park - Pine Creek  

The Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park, located about 115 kilometres from Katherine, protects a beautiful isolated gorge with steep red cliffs and a creek that meanders through the gorge in the early to mid dry season. A walking track winds alongside the c ...

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Walker Creek Walk - Batchelor  

This final trek of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, will take you from Walker Creek to Florence Falls. As you hike alongside crystal clear Walker Creek, pause for a refreshing dip in one of the many pristine waterholes and enjoy the tr ...

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Wangi Falls - Batchelor  

Wangi Falls is perhaps Litchfield National Park's most popular attraction. The falls flow into a large, easily accessible swimming hole surrounded by lush monsoonal rainforest. There are various walking tracks, including a three kilometre track that ...

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Wangi Falls Walk - Batchelor  

This two day bushwalk, part of the Tabletop Track, will take you from one of the most popular falls in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls, through to Walker Creek. Along this section of the track, pause for a moment to take in the views of the stu ...

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editors picks

Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

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The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Keswick Island, Whitsunday's

keswickisland | 2008-12-04 | Information & history about Keswick & neighbouring Islands in the Cumberland Group. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

 

 

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