Australia’s Top End, closer to Bali than Bondi, lies in a totally different climatic zone and is a world away from the rest of the country. Indigenous heritage, balmy weather all year round and relaxed tropical sensibilities rule the roost here, together with the tyrannical but iconic saltwater crocodiles. Meet these enormous creatures in their habitats, embrace the great outdoors in and around the numerous national parks, and soak up the sun with an esky full of cold beer on a spontaneous fishing day trip with the locals. Fix a date with Australia’s tropical Top End today with a customised Darwin tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours and get ready to warm up to Darwin’s sunny and smiley manners.

Conquer your fear and shed any inhibition as you come to face with some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in Australia in an ultimate wildlife encounter at Crocosaurus Cove. A must-see attraction for anyone visiting Darwin, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an up close and personal view of one of the world’s deadliest predators. All activities here require a strong heart and a fearless attitude and the Cage of Death, in which participants will be lowered into water in a specially-designed enclosure while a five-metre long reptile circles around the enclosure ferociously, presents the most ultimate challenge. For those who prefer less confrontation, there are also less intimidating encounters such as relishing a photo moment while holding a baby croc in your hands.

Welcome to Kakadu National Park, Australia’s largest terrestrial national park located in the southeast of Darwin. Different from most of the other great national parks in the country, Kakadu is a truly tropical wonder of lively wetlands and streaming rivers, a bustling sanctuary of exotic wildlife and native flora, and a natural museum of mysterious aboriginal rock-art paintings dating back to prehistoric times. Kakadu is stunning throughout all six seasons in the year of the indigenous Australian calendar with the scenery changing dramatically together with the elemental weather, but one of the sure-win ways to take in its glory is to meander through the dynamic landscape with a spectacular cruise. Whether you choose to do a sunrise, sunset or a nocturnal tour, or even a combination of tours according to your preference, you are bound to be mesmerised by the stunning vistas that will unfold before your very eyes.

Australia’s Northern Territory is essentially about the amazing outdoors and for an authentic getaway in the Top End, staying right in the great outdoors seems to be quite the most logical choice. But that doesn’t mean you have to rough it out in scrubby tents all decked out in your camping gear either. If you desire to get lost amidst the wilderness but still in a lush way, a premier experience awaits to pamper you right at Wildman Wilderness Lodge. Offering an extraordinary wetlands safari experience, guests can take their pick from a wide selection of specially-curated tours – take a scenic flight over the Mary River floodplains, cruise down a billabong searching for crocodiles, hike through forests and savannahs to reach Leichhardt Point for an amazing sunset panorama, or go on a fishing tour and have an expert chef whip up a scrumptious dinner with your own catch of the day while you rewind in the beautiful surrounds of the lodge at the end of the evening.