About this route
The long way there
Nature's Way is a 450-kilometer route through Australia's tropical Top End, connecting Darwin to Kakadu National Park. This journey showcases Aboriginal rock art, monsoon wetlands, thundering waterfalls, and incredible wildlife including crocodiles, wallabies, and thousands of bird species.
Must-see highlights
Where to pull over
1
Kakadu National Park
UNESCO World Heritage wilderness with rock art
2
Litchfield National Park
Waterfalls and swimming holes
3
Ubirr
Ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries
4
Yellow Water
Crocodile-filled billabong cruises
5
Jim Jim Falls
Seasonal waterfall in sandstone gorge
Field notes
Traveler tips
- 1
Never swim without checking for crocodiles
- 2
Wet season (November-April) closes many areas
- 3
4WD required for Jim Jim Falls
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Join Aboriginal-guided tours for cultural context
- 5
Bring serious insect repellent
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