During the wet season, Darwins waterfalls and water holes are truly at their best. Both Litchfield National Park and Kakadu boast some of the most beautiful waterfalls and swimming spots in all of Australia. So while the weather is still warm, but the rain is heavy, these natural beauties show their true potential during the wet season.
And if you’re thinking of heading out to one of the many natural swimming spots, why not embark on a trek while you’re there. Litchfield National Park has a range of walking tracks on offer to ensure you experience the NT in all its beauty.
Each month truly has something different to offer with Darwin’s cyclical weather patterns. With a diverse range of untamed natural features and native wildlife, there’s much to see all year round.
The first two months of every year is when most of the rainfall occurs and when cyclones make a regular appearance to the Darwin area.
The first two months of every year is when most of the rainfall occurs and when cyclones make a regular appearance to the Darwin area.
May through to October marks the dry season for Darwin and thus the busiest time for tourists and visitors. The Australian winter holidays over June and July see the most travellers stop by, meaning the popular tourist sites become filled with onlookers.
September is when the hot weather makes its return, with an average high 33 degrees throughout the entire month. It is also the month that sees native bird species congregate in the wetlands among the Top End, making for some serious bird watching activities.
November and December is when the wet season starts to settle in, meaning there are far less visitors lining up at the national parks. While flooding often causes some attractions into temporary closure, many are well adjusted to the heavy rainfall allowing them to stay open with their illuminating landscapes on full display.
No matter what time of year you decide to come visit the beauty of the Northern Territory, there is a bank of activities and sights to keep you busy. But if you’d rather stay dry when touring around, perhaps it’s a good idea to start planning your trip around the wet season in Darwin. And if you need some ideas on which activities to embark on while you’re here, check out our list of tours that are sure to show the very best of the Northern Territory.