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Welcome to Nitmiluk National Park, a spectacular sweep of sandstone country on Jawoyn land in the Katherine region of Australia’s Northern Territory. Just a few hours’ drive from Darwin, this Top End treasure is home to the iconic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge, a chain of 13 dramatic gorges carved by the Katherine River, and to the tiered waterfalls and swimming holes of Leliyn (Edith Falls). 

Whether you cruise past ancient rock art, paddle beneath towering cliffs, or cool off in a crystal-clear pool, Nitmiluk rewards every kind of adventure. Pick up a Britz campervan in Darwin or Alice Springs and make the journey part of the experience, with the freedom to stay where the stars and sandstone meet.

Roll down the windows and set your course for the Legendary Pacific Coast, the classic road journey that traces about 1,000 kilometres of New South Wales coastline between Sydney and Brisbane. It blends ocean-lapped beach towns with wild headlands, freshwater lakes and ancient rainforest. 

In a campervan, you can choose the pace, from sunrise swims and lighthouse walks to seafood lunches on sunny wharves and quiet rainforest boardwalks where the air hums with birdsong. These are the standout stops that turn a good road trip into a great one.

Hidden in the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges of the Kimberley, Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge) is one of the most rewarding “leave-the-bitumen” swims on the Gibb River Road. A wide cascade spills through U-shaped sandstone walls into a deep pool, framed by rust-red cliffs and broad rock shelves that are perfect for a long stop.

It feels remote and wild, yet it is one of the most inviting places to swim, picnic, and photograph on the legendary Gibb River Road. If you’re travelling in a Britz camper, you can base yourself at nearby Dulundi (Silent Grove), hit the gorge in the cool of the morning, and be back at camp for an easy afternoon reset.

Before you set off, check your Britz rental terms for permitted roads and always confirm current park access and road conditions. 

Carved through an ancient limestone reef that formed around 375 million years ago, Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge) National Park is a Kimberley icon that feels both timeless and alive. Towering limestone walls rise tens of metres, sheltering deep pools lined with figs, paperbarks and Leichhardt pines.

By day, you might hear flocks of corellas echoing between the walls, and by dusk, see fruit bats lift from the trees while freshwater crocodiles bask quietly along the water’s edge. For travellers exploring Western Australia by road, this is a place that rewards an unhurried visit, especially with the freedom and comfort of a Britz campervan.