Darwin is a carvanner’s gateway to the Top End’s epic road trips and natural wonders.
The Northern Territory's coastal capital has white-sand beaches, tropical gardens, and lively night markets, as well as some of Australia's most famous national parks right on its doorstep. Once you've watched the sunset at Mindil Beach, caught Aboriginal culture at Darwin's museums, and strolled around the Waterfront Precinct, drive your campervan over to Kakadu National Park or Litchfield National Park to swim beneath waterfalls and spot saltwater crocodiles. Urban campers have plenty of choice of holiday parks, tourist parks, and caravan parks in the suburbs of Coolalinga and Palmerston, as well as by the Howard Springs or Berry Springs nature parks. All are just a short drive from Darwin CBD, and many provide free wifi, camp kitchens, and BBQ areas. Ready to hit the road? The Stuart Highway runs all the way from Darwin to Alice Springs, passing the Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, and the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve.