Things to do in Darwin at Easter: Camping
Easter isn't quite the official dry season, so you'll find that many camping and swimming spots aren't open just yet.
We've compiled a list of some of the places you will be able to camp and swim over the Easter and School Holiday period. Make sure you double check NT Parks or Parks Australia before you hit the road.
Litchfield National Park
A lot of the swimming holes in Litchfield are currently closed, but you can still make the most of what is open over the Easter and school holiday period. We recommend camping at Wangi Falls, and then heading up the road to Cascade Falls to cool off in the Upper Pools during the day. Both the 4WD and 2WD campgrounds at Florence Falls are also open.
While Florence Falls is currently closed, you can still do the Florence Creek Walk and check out the falls from above at the lookout.
Book your campground in Litchfield through the
Parks Reservation System.
Photos: Tourism NT
Photos: Tourism NT
Nitmiluk Gorge - Katherine
Southern Rockhole is at its finest at the end of the wet season, so take the opportunity to spend the weekend at Nitmiluk National Park. Camp at Nitmiluk Gorge and hang out at Southern Rockhole during the day, which is a 8km return walk from the carpark. Alternatively you can catch a ferry either one way or return to reach the rockhole.
If you don't feel like camping, there's other accommodation options at Nitmiluk including cabins and the Cicada lodge. You can make your accommodation booking for Nitmiluk Gorge through
Nitmiluk Tours.
Edith Falls - Katherine
Spend your Easter camping at the gorgeous green grass campgrounds of Edith Falls. While the bottom plunge pool is still closed for swimming, you can enjoy swimming in the upper pools. Take the 2.6km loop walk up to the pools and spend the day cooling off and relaxing on the rocks.
If you feel like exploring some more, continue walking up to Sweetwater Pool. This is a 9km return walk from the Edith Falls carpark. Sweetwater Pool is also currently open for swimming.
You can book a campground at Edith Falls through the Parks Reservation System.
Photos: Tourism NT
Photos: Tourism NT
Umbrawarra Gorge
The end of the wet season and early dry season is the best time to visit Umbrawarra Gorge. This is when the gorge is full and flowing where you'll find the gorge starts to dry out later in the year.
From the campgrounds, it's an easy 1km walk along the creek to the gorge, but you can swim and rock hop along the way too. You'll need a 4WD to reach Umbrawarra, and don't forget to take your own water supply.
You can book your campground at Umbrawarra Gorge through the Parks Reservation System.
Kakadu National Park
Swim, camp and explore Kakadu over the Easter period. Here's our top things to do:
- Do the Yurmikmik Walks and cool off in Motor Car or Kurrundie Falls before it dries out for the dry season
- Check out the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Cruise Yellow Waters Billabong
- Have a dip at Ikoymarrawa Rock Holes (Moline)
Choose to camp at at one of Kakadu's
campgrounds, or opt for a
non-camping accommodation options.
Don't forget to check Parks Australia for up to date information about what's open and accessible in Kakadu.
Photos: Tourism NT
The Great Outback Escape
28 - 30 April
The Great Outback Escape isn't your typical cycling tour. This 8 day bike riding holiday is designed to give you the support and luxuries you need to make the most of your time on and off the bike.
By day, ride through incredible landscapes of West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You'll also have the chance to get involved in activities, including Bush Foods Experience and a helicopter tour over Kings Canyon. By night you can rest and refuel in 3 to 5 star accommodation.
The Great Outback Escape is broken up into 4 stages, so while the whole tour is 8 days you'll only be riding for 4 - giving you enough time for rest days and exploring.
Check out what's on in Alice Springs over Easter
