Title: Top End Travel Guide: Best of Top End, Australia - New Zealand and the South Pacific Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End-Hotels.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End-Holiday-Rentals.d6052534.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Top End](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Top-End.d6052534.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Top End Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Top-End.d6052534.Car-Hire-Guide)[Top End Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Top-End.d6052534.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Top End Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![I will never forget #FoggDam, just off the Arnhem Highway, near Darwin - Australia. The amazing thing was that one can drive across the dam wall, seeing beauty in all directions; however, one could only stop in a few designated areas because of the risk of saltwater crocodiles. Well stop we did! I saw an abundance of flora and fauna. The birdlife was amazing, forever impregnated in my vision and not on my little iPhone. Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve lies in the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains with year round accessibility. There are also some adjacent, designated walking tracks if one has time! For me, I spent my time looking for lillys and bird watching! This photo was taken mid May during a #roadtrip around the Top End of the #NorthernTerritory. #iPhoneonly](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353951/fa32e817-452a-4a2b-874b-92850e70e313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I will never forget #FoggDam, just off the Arnhem Highway, near Darwin - Australia. The amazing thing was that one can drive across the dam wall, seeing beauty in all directions; however, one could only stop in a few designated areas because of the risk of saltwater crocodiles. Well stop we did! I saw an abundance of flora and fauna. The birdlife was amazing, forever impregnated in my vision and not on my little iPhone. Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve lies in the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains with year round accessibility. There are also some adjacent, designated walking tracks if one has time! For me, I spent my time looking for lillys and bird watching! This photo was taken mid May during a #roadtrip around the Top End of the #NorthernTerritory. #iPhoneonly](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353951/fa32e817-452a-4a2b-874b-92850e70e313.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wangi Falls in Litchfield NP. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354199/6a4ed074-c7ee-45ad-812b-fee48a7075bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I went to Ubirr to watch the sunset! The first thing to amaze me were the 360degree views at the top of the rocky outcrop, different in each 90degree arc. This view looks west and I was totally blessed. There is some smoke haze on the horizon, from seasonal burning in preparation for the dry season in Kakadu #NationalPark. Ubirr is easily accessible from the nearby township of Jabiru by road, then a walk and easy clamber over rocks to get to the top. The twilight descent was easy with the park ranger nearby! Kakadu is a #UnescoWorldHeritageSite in the Northern Territory of #Australia. #ILoveaSunburntCountry #GoldenHour #RoadTrip #iPhoneonly #hiking Ubirr](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052540/937dc42f-12f1-44e0-a42c-eb6ecda17879.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mataranka Thermal Pool is worth a visit. Such a lovely place.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125078/5a85d8b2-c107-4647-a955-1f28d8a68901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Top End Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6052534) ### Where to stay in Top End ![Darwin showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/39df03ba-b348-4434-94b2-bc33d0488f09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Darwin City Centre 4/5(33 area reviews) Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Darwin-City-Centre.dx6131318) ![Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131326/b0ebbfae-6d36-4d80-ada4-3fa20460618c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palmerston Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Palmerston.dx6131326) ![Fried veg from Frying Nemo. Some great vegan food. #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633975961998/29eddfad-1a44-4700-86c7-ee2da5f9c087.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Stuart Park While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Stuart-Park.dx553248633975961998) ![Cullen Bay Marina yachts in Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976400654/0a08cd30-5bcc-410e-ba0c-758df207fae3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Cullen Bay If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Cullen-Bay.dx553248635976400654) ![Pier at Nightcliff! Spectacular sunsets!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181602/f011f90a-e1b8-4073-ab01-955879282cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nightcliff While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Nightcliff.dx181602) ![Mindil Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086861/f2259201-c344-4f5f-9c47-7bbfa7e4ed46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Gardens Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-The-Gardens.dx6216181) - Top hotels in Top End - Top Holiday Rentals in Top End ![Palms City Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2654300/2654225/f6d08c42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palms City Resort 64 Esplanade Darwin NT £97 5 Mar - 6 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ... Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=2654225&PinnedHotelID=2654225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052534) ![Mindil Beach Casino Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/43500/43472/1c9a20e3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mindil Beach Casino Resort Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT £91 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Clean room but staff a bit lacking Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=43472&PinnedHotelID=43472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052534) ![Hilton Darwin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19312/75c251d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Darwin 32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT £111 7 Mar - 8 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 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Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Ramada-Suites-By-Wyndham-Zen-Quarter-Darwin.h9405243.Hotel-Information) ![Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2400000/2393100/2393069/f1127346_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront 7 Kitchener Drive Darwin NT Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,163 reviews) Hot water was an issue. On my first day, a staff member came to my room and confirmed that Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Darwin-Waterfront.h2393069.Hotel-Information) ![Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2740500/2740402/33b1f8ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments 146 Dick Ward Drive Coconut Grove NT Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Mindil ... 7.8/10 Good! (514 reviews) I payed for a pet friendly room for too night witch was already a lot of money for the condition of there room. But when we arrived they made us pay a 100$ more for the room. Room had broken furniture and not a nought utensils for 4 people. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Darwin-Waterfront-Darwin-City-Centre.d6247958.Attraction) ![Mindil Beach which includes nightlife, street performance and performance art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086861/7fd12aab-47d8-4fe5-b81c-23ad2e28071c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mindil Beach Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindil-Beach-The-Gardens.d6086861.Attraction) ![Kakadu National Park which includes wetlands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086829/cb49576b-a925-48ae-bb25-9bb8490387ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kakadu National Park This protected expanse of grassy plains, maroon-coloured cliffs and monsoon rivers offers some of the best hiking, boating, and camping opportunities in Australia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kakadu-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6086829.Attraction) ![Darwin featuring food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965823/c8fccced-493c-4e52-9172-ae25a62eee6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Esplanade During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Esplanade-Darwin.d553248621526965823.Attraction) ![Litchfield National Park which includes a cascade, landscape views and swimming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086841/c5c977a8-3ad0-4e16-9f3b-6273611062c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Litchfield National Park Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End. 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