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Kings Canyon is home to over 600 different
species of native plants

WEST MACDONNELL SMILE AT A CROCODILE MINDIL BEACH MARKETS
RANGES The Adelaide River, just 60km from Darwin, is Reflect on a memorable Top End day as the sun
The West MacDonnell Ranges, stretching home to over 1600 crocodiles and the location of slowly sinks into the ocean at the Mindil Beach
161 kilometres west of Alice Springs, are the the famous Jumping Crocs. You’ll be in awe as Sunset Markets in Darwin. Open Thursday and
perfect backdrop to explore the scenic beauty these prehistoric creatures launch themselves out Sunday afternoons between April and October,
and history of the area. Take a short walk on one of the water for an afternoon feed. Get up close, there are over 100 stalls selling uniquely Territorian
of the well-marked walking tracks or tackle the but not too close, as they show off the natural arts and crafts, homewares, clothing and jewellery.
challenging 223 kilometres of the Larapinta Trail. hunting techniques they use to catch birds Taste the world as you wander through the 50
Cool off with a refreshing dip in a watering hole and flying foxes. Learn about crocodile biology, plus food outlets. Choose from Sri Lankan,
such as Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge or territorial habits and their value to the eco system Cambodian, Malaysian, Japanese and more!
Glen Helen Gorge and go in search of rare plants from knowledgeable wildlife enthusiasts who Enjoy the Top End’s glorious dry season in true
and wildlife. This beautiful part of the Northern know the crocs by name and personality. Make Darwin style with a picnic dinner on the beach
Territory is not to be missed. sure to have your camera ready! watching a spectacular tropical sunset.

Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught Tourism NT/Lynton Crabb Tourism NT/Adrian Brown

Ormiston Gorge Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Darwin

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