Historic ruins such as Bamboo Creek Tin Mine and Blyth Homestead, weathered sandstone structures, lush tropical rainforests, magnetic termite mounds, savannah vegetation and magnificent waterfalls are a short drive from Darwin. Find a private spot to swim at various waterfalls of Buley Rockhole, take the adventurous walk to Tabletop Range Escarpment or Florence Falls where the double waterfall cascades into a tranquil plunge and be astounded at the panoramic lookout.

Nestled in a valley of paperbarks, the uncrowded plunge pool at Tjaynera Falls/Sandy Creek is found along a relaxing 1.7km trail. The most popular and easily accessible attraction, Wangi Falls flows into a large plunge pool and a walking trail takes you through monsoonal rainforest to the top of the falls. The towering Tolmer Falls cascades over two high escarpments into a distant, deep plunge pool. There is no public access to the bottom of the falls as it is home to colonies of rare Ghost and Orange Horseshoe bats.

Overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Bennett, surrounded by tropical Australian bushland and home to hundreds of birds and wildlife, Lake Bennett Resort is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the wonders of the Top End, offering a wonderful array of accommodation, great dining, a nine hole golf course, safe swimming, fishing and canoeing. You can unwind by the pool, enjoy a drink and snack from the bar and soak up the Territory atmosphere.