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The 8 Best Traveler Resources in Top End, Northern Territory
Discover the best top things to do in Top End, Australia including Northern Territory Library, Katherine Visitor Information Centre, Caryota Book Exchange, Tourism Top End - Visitor Information Centre, Catalina Lounge, Bowali Visitors Centre, Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre, Nhulunbuy Visitor Information Centre.
Restaurants in Top End
1. Northern Territory Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Northern Territory Library is the Territory’s answer to a State Library. Located in Darwin, our iconic building offers library users a cool, comfortable space to learn and relax.We provide free internet and information technology to heighten the tourist experience, increasing their knowledge about the Northern Territory, its attractions, history and culture. NT Library staff are knowledgeable about all aspects of the Territory and always ready and willing to assist library users with their research and IT needs.
Reviewed By Nodswollef - Wodonga, Australia
Part of the historic area of Darwin which was attacked by bombing in WW11. Certainly worth having a look at, especially the restored buildings and the colonial archtecture
2. Katherine Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Known as the ‘Crossroads of the North,’ the Katherine Visitor Centre offers customised travel itineraries, tour and accommodation bookings including information on all there is to see and do in and around the NT region. Contact our friendly team today to plan your unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By 3nigma1971 - Adelaide, Australia
Arrived in Katherine, and our first stop was the V.I.C. They lady we spoke to was very friendly, and knowledgeable. She assisted us with our gorge cruise booking, and provided us information in regards to Kakadu and the accessibility.
3. Caryota Book Exchange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
A wonderful book exchange featuring 3 large rooms filled with thousands of books in all genres. From Fiction, Literature, Cooking, Classics, Australiana, Romance, History, Military, Reference, Young Adult, Children's, Self Help, Alternative, Spiritual, Religion, High Brow, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Gardening, Westerns, True Crime, Biographies, Paranormal and many more. Easy access only 15 mins from the CBD & Airport & Casuarina Shops. Bus stops on Dick Ward Drive and then only a 2 min walk. The store features discounted books and a lovely courtyard where you can buy a coffee and book & relax in the dry season. In the wet season the store is air conditioned with a few chairs here and there for a relaxing read and a freshly ground coffee. Sharon also offers Ka Huna Massage for women by appointment only. Treat yourself to a massage, relax with a book and a cuppa - bliss!
Reviewed By Minto0001
An excellent bookstore with a very wide range of books to choose. Great staff and very reasonably priced
4. Tourism Top End - Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
The Tourism Top End Visitor Information Centre is the best place to start your Top End experience. We can help you create an itinerary for your trip that best suits your budget and time-frame and best of all - it's free! The centre is a one-stop shop for maps and planning tools, tour and accommodation bookings and advice, travel and car hire and event information. So let our local Consultants help you plan every aspect of your visit.
Reviewed By DawnieLouise - Adelaide, Australia
We went for a walk from our hotel and were excited to see the information centre open on a Good Friday. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and when we were ready with some questions were helped by David. David was so helpful and gave us some wonderful tips of where to go. We have booked everything that David suggested Highly recommend if your coming to the top end stop and see the team for all your travel needs
5. Catalina Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Catalina Lounge is Darwin Airport’s new international departures lounge.Open for all international flights, simply pay for entry at the door or book online for a 10% discount and enjoy an all-inclusive food and drinks lounge experience. Everyone is Welcome! The lounge was designed with the international passenger in mind providing them with a comfortable space to relax in prior to departure.
Reviewed By SisaOne - Texas, United States
Found after going through 2 security checks and immigration, this place is Darwin’s hidden gem. Catalina Lounge is for Business Class passengers and Priority Pass members transitting at Darwin’s small airport. Though small, Fonda’s (the hostess) and Brad’s (the host) assistance have transformed it to a lounge with a first class service. They are a team which reflects hospitality at its best. The lounge had fresh laksa soup to which you can add a salad bar of ingredients such as noodles, peppers, rice, broccoli, cauliflower, bokchoy, etc . Also a customize your own individual pizza station where your frozen basic pizza can be added to, and cooked in a special rotating oven while you wait. A full assortment of soft drinks, beer, wine, and liquor all complimentary. Fonda also served a friendly cafe latte & espresso. They had a faucet with hot (& cold) water for tea. They also had freshly steamed rice, meatballs, crisp eggrolls (with sweet and sour sauce on the side to complement it), egg noodles, vegetables, etc. in warmer containers (see photos). The lounge opened up only some 3 hours prior to our flight to Singapore. It was only a stone’s throw away from Gate 11, our departure gate. They had a departure board in the lounge that indicates which flights are boarding. The wifi was 22 mbps download & 35 mbps upload. That’s decent compared to hotel wifi. The best drink in the house was Fonda’s specialty- strawberry champagne (see photo). It’s a treat and an invite to go visit them again in the near future.
6. Bowali Visitors Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By taylmw - Queanbeyan, Australia
This is a great place to start when coming to Kakadu. The staff are very friendly and helpful. There's a wealth of information available about the attractions and road conditions, and you can also buy your Park pass (a must have for all visitors unless you live in the NT). The shop there has a great range of souvenirs and the Cafe is a welcome place after a few hours on the road. It has free wifi and a whole bench dedicated to computer users with fitted powerpoints etc. A highly recommended place to start your Kakadu visit.
7. Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 341 reviews
Visit Window on the Wetlands on your way to Mary River National Park and Kakadu National Park. There you will get an understanding of the landscapes you are about to see. The top floor of the centre has 270 degree views of the wetlands below, which during the Wet Season can be complete with a lightning show. For half of the year the wetlands are flooded, while in the Dry Season they are baked and dried out. The region is one of great contrast. Interactive displays will tell you about seasonal changes, the ecological processes within the wetlands and the problems of feral animals and weeds. There is detailed information on wildlife and local Aboriginal and European history.
Reviewed By 987kaym - Brisbane, Australia
We really enjoyed stopping here. The view is spectacular and the interpretive display is very good. We visited twice here. One on our own and one with the Wetlands Tour. We enjoyed watching the video which is really interesting about the seasons and their significance with all life in the region! As mum is not able to walk up the hill from the carpark, there are a couple of parking spaces near the entrance, ramp to walk up to the display and lift access to the upper level viewing platform!
8. Nhulunbuy Visitor Information Centre
The Nhulunbuy Information Centre located in the Nhulunbuy Corporation building and is staffed Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. If you have enquires, please do not hesitate to contact us, we are here to help you.
