Getting ThereSelf-drive or Caravan
Excellent sealed highways provide ease of access into the Top End region. The Stuart Highway is sealed all the way from Adelaide, the Barkly Highway from Queensland, and the Victoria Highway from Western Australia. For the more adventurous travellers, access into the Top End may also be made by way of the Gulf Track, entering our region from Queensland on an unsealed road which starts at Wollogorang.
But no matter which way you decide to go, caravanning or driving, the Top End offers an incredible range of attractions and top-class facilities for our motoring and caravanning visitors to ensure that your visit to the region is a memorable one.
By Coach
Darwin and the Top End are well serviced by all major national coach companies. Check with your local travel agent or direct with the operator for details of service schedules, fares and tour packages.
Fly/Drive
Daily scheduled flights to Darwin operate from every mainland Australian capital city. Darwin, being the closest Australian capital city to Asia, has regular international air services from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. It is possible when booking your flights to also make arrangements to have a rental car, campervan, motorhome or 4WD awaiting your arrival at Darwin airport. Airport collections attract a 10.5% fee.
4WD
Although a 2WD vehicle will get you to the majority of sites and attractions in the region, to explore some of the special locations in remote areas a 4WD is absolutely essential. Good travel advice for those using 4WD vehicles is make the trip fun, but keep it safe, make sure you plan ahead for your journey and always advise somebody of your travel schedule.
For specific information on self-drive access to some of the more remote locations in the Top End and the truly unique experiences that these can offer, visitors should check out their local bookstores for one of the many specialist guides that have been written about exploring the 4x4 tracks of the Top End region.
By Rail on the Ghan
Visitors to the Top End region can now travel by train and enjoy the experience of one of the great overland journeys of the world. The legendary GHAN now travels the 3,000 km-plus route from Adelaide to Darwin travelling through the stunning Australian outback.
For further information on travel to Darwin on The Ghan, contact your travel agent or Great Southern Railway on free call 13 21 47.
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