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Kings Canyon is home to over 600 different
species of native plants
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK MINDIL BEACH MARKETS FIELD OF LIGHT
Kakadu is Australia’s largest national park. Reflect on another memorable Top End day as Don’t miss the chance to see acclaimed
Measuring over 20,000 square kilometres you’ll the sun slowly sinks into the ocean at the Mindil international artist, Bruce Munro’s Field of Light. As
find rugged landscapes, Aboriginal rock art Beach Sunset Markets in Darwin, open Thursday darkness falls and Uluru is thrown into silhouette,
sites, thundering waterfalls, lush wetlands and and Sunday afternoons (April to October). With Field of Light illuminates. As far as the eye can
abundant wildlife. Walk to the top of Gunlom over 100 stalls to browse through, shop for see, more than 50,000 stems crowned with deep
for views over the national park and take a uniquely Territorian arts and crafts, homewares, violet, blue and gentle white frosted-glass bloom
refreshing swim at the plunge pool. Go in search clothing and jewellery. Taste the world as you over Australia’s spiritual heartland. The exhibition
of crocodiles, jabirus and other native wildlife wander through the 50 plus food outlets. is Munro’s largest work to date and covers more
on board a Yellow Water Cruise through the Choose from Sri Lankan, Cambodian, Malaysian, than seven football fields. Take a self-guided walk
billabong and learn about Aboriginal culture at Japanese and more! Enjoy the Top End’s glorious with the Field of Light Pass or indulge with A Night
the Warradjan Cultural Centre. See the imposing dry season in true Darwin style with a picnic at Field of Light which includes sunset drinks and
200 metre high waterfall at Jim Jim Falls and take dinner on the beach watching a spectacular canapés, a three course buffet dinner and plenty
a dip in its plunge pool. tropical sunset. of time to wander through the exhibition.
Tourism NT/Evelien Langeveld Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught Tourism NT/Matt Glastonbury
Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu National Park Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Darwin Field of Light, Uluru
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