Kakadu National Park: After gaining its World Heritage listing, the area received international recognition as a cultural and ecological treasures. It is Australia's largest national park, but it isn't just the size that astounds visitors - it is the sense of something very old and grand. Creation of the 500 km escarpment began 2,000 million years ago, when layers of sandstone built up a plateau to later be carved into an escarpment and scoured by gorges. Today those gorges are brimming with rainforests, washed by waterfalls. Over thousands of years, Aboriginal people have left behind some extraordinary galleries of Aboriginal art, with rock sites dating back 25,000 years. More than 1,000 sites have been recorded. One thousand species of flora, 30 mammals, 75 reptiles, 1500 butterflies and moths, 50 freshwater fish and 25 species of frog have been discovered in Kakadu. During the lush green season Kakadu's flora puts on its most brilliant face. Between December and March visitors will see plants respond to the monsoonal showers with riotous growth.

Kathryn Gorge:The spectacular Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park is a must-see. The 13 wonderful gorges of Nitmiluk National Park began 23 million years ago as torrents of water pouring along tiny cracks in the earth. The National Park is rich in Aboriginal art, with rock paintings representing the spiritual 'dreaming' of the Jawoyn people, the traditional owners of the land. More than 100 kilometres of walking tracks meander through the National Park including a five-day trek to Edith falls.

Arnhem Land:Aboriginal territory and Australia's most remote region. Over 94 000 sq km rich in evidence of Aboriginal culture and history. Learn about bush foods, fish for barramundi, cruise billabongs, traditional art at Mt Borridaile.

Average Monthly Rainfall & Maximum and Minimum Temperatures Climate:Mainly tropical with dry months from May to September and the wet season from December to March. Temperatures range from 25-33C (77-91F) in summer and 20-30C (69-88F) in winter. The average rainfall 321mm (13 inches) in summer and 2mm in winter.