Transport

Self-drive / Caravan / Motorhome

Excellent sealed highways provide ease of access into the Top End region. The Stuart Highway from Adelaide, the Barkly Highway from Queensland, and the Victoria Highway from Western Australia are sealed all the way. For the more adventurous travellers, access into the Top End may also be made by way of the Savannah Way, entering our region from Queensland on an unsealed road that 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. 
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 Car / Motorhome Hire

Four Wheel Drive

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 region, and the truly unique experiences that these off-road adventures can offer, visitors are advised to visit their local library or check out their local bookstores for one of the many specialist guides available on exploring the 4WD tracks of the Top End region. 
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 4WD Hire

Coach

Darwin and the Top End region is well serviced by Greyhound Australia - Australia’s only national bus service.

They provide comfortable, hassle-free, and affordable coach services to people of all ages and to all corners of Australia.

The service includes over 1100 destinations in Australia daily, ensuring that our passengers can get off the beaten track and truly experience the beauty our country has to offer.

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 Coach

Fly

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 and Indonesia.

It is possible when booking your flights to arrange for a rental car or 4WD awaiting your arrival at Darwin airport. Airport collections attract an additional fee. 
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Rail

Great Southern Rail now offers visitors to the Top End region the opportunity to enjoy one of the world’s great train journeys aboard The Ghan.

The regular service from Adelaide to Darwin stops at Alice Springs and Katherine before its final destination, Darwin.

A truly memorable way to experience the wonders of this unique landscape. 
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 Catch The Ghan

Private Hire

Private Hire Cars are available 24hrs from anywhere within Darwin surrounds.

Your driver can arrange simple yet personalised pickups and returns to and from Darwin Airport or comprehensive scenic tours of Darwin and surrounding areas. 
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 Private Hire

Boat Hire

The Top End is renowned for it's world class fishing. It might be the mighty barramundi you're chasing, or the reefs and wrecks offshore for jewfish, snapper, trevally, coral trout and more.

If a fishing charter isn't your style, then see the array of boats available for hire to fish at your own pace and in your own time. 
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 Boat Hire

Airport to Hotel/City Transfer

Arrive on time with Darwin Airport Shuttle, the most convenient and reliable transport to and from Darwin Airport and all city accommodation locations. Our fully air-conditioned fleet is furbished for supreme comfort in the tropics and our friendly staff will see that your transfer is a smooth and pleasant experience. Darwin Airport Shuttle is scheduled for all flights into Darwin Airport. Bookings are essential for hotel pick-up.

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Taxi

Taxi's are available 24hrs from anywhere within Darwin and surrounds. A taxi rank is available at Darwin International Airport, the Knuckey Street end of Smith Street Mall, outside Skycity Casino and outside the Darwin Cinemas on Mitchell Street at night on weekends. The best way to catch a taxi is to call direct to book or request at your hotel reception. 
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