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Few road trips deliver the raw thrill of the Northern Territory. The Top End is crocodile country, a major stronghold with very high densities of wild crocs across its wetlands, rivers and billabongs. Sightings are very likely on reputable tours and at the right times of day. In a campervan, you can roll from Darwin to Kakadu to Katherine, linking some of the Top End’s best crocodile-viewing experiences with sunrise cruises, riverside lookouts and Aboriginal-guided tours that bring these ancient reptiles into clear view.

Before you start, remember there are two species up here. Saltwater crocodiles are the large, dangerous apex predators found in coastal and inland waterways across the north, while freshwater crocodiles are generally smaller and less aggressive. Both deserve respect and a healthy dose of caution. The safest and most rewarding way to see them is on licensed cruises, from elevated viewing platforms and with experienced local guides.

Disclaimer: Wherever you travel in the Top End, assume any natural waterway may be crocodile habitat and only swim where signage clearly states the area is open. If a waterway does not have a swimming area sign, do not swim there.

Tropical skies, red rock escarpments and wildlife-rich wetlands set the scene for one of Australia’s great drives. Rolling east from Darwin into Kakadu by campervan is an adventure that blends big nature with deep culture. Think sunrise billabong cruises, ancient rock art, powerful waterfalls and classic outback pubs. 

This guide maps top stops along the Arnhem Highway and inside Kakadu, and notes where a 4WD is needed or recommended. One moment you are pulling over for a quick photo with Humpty Doo’s famous Boxing Crocodile, the next you are drifting through a billabong at sunrise or standing before rock art that has watched over this country for thousands of years. Always make sure to check current access and conditions before you go.

High on the Great Alpine Road, Mount Hotham pairs big mountain drama with village charm. In winter, skiers chase deep snow across ridgelines and bowls. In summer, hikers and cyclists trade powder for wildflowers and sky-wide views. It is one of Victoria’s most rewarding alpine stops, and exploring it by campervan gives you the freedom to linger for sunrise, pivot for weather, and find your perfect trailhead. Hire your Britz campervan in Melbourne or Sydney and make the journey part of the adventure.

Rising like a row of Gothic spires above the Little River valley, Cathedral Range State Park packs big-mountain drama into a compact slice of Victoria just north-east of Melbourne. Jagged sandstone ridgelines, ferny gullies and pockets of towering Mountain Ash set the stage for unforgettable day hikes, rugged summit scrambles, and starry nights around the campfire. 

It’s close enough for a spontaneous day trip, yet wild enough to feel like a real escape. Pick up your Britz campervan from Melbourne, wind through the Yarra Valley, and in about two hours, you will be at the trailhead to one of Victoria’s most iconic ridgelines. 

Stretching along Victoria’s world-famous Great Ocean Road, Great Otway National Park blends wild surf beaches with mossy rainforest, fern-lined gullies, and spectacular waterfalls. It is a place where koalas snooze in roadside gums, where a historic lighthouse stands guard over migrating whales, and where dreamy forest tracks lead to secret valleys. 

Pick up your Britz campervan in Melbourne and make the Otways your base for slow travel, scenic walks, and starry nights by the ocean.

Ancient stone country, thundering waterfalls and often mirror-like billabongs at dawn or dusk meet living Aboriginal culture in Kakadu National Park. Spanning almost 20,000 square kilometres in Australia’s tropical Top End, this dual World Heritage site rewards curious travellers with wildlife-rich wetlands, towering escarpments and some of the world’s most significant rock art. 

The freedom of a campervan lets you linger for sunsets on the floodplains, chase waterholes in the dry season and follow the rhythms of nature at your own pace. Pick up your Britz campervan in Darwin, point the bonnet east and set out for one of the great Australian road trips.

Rising from the red heart of the Northern Territory, Karlu Karlu (also known as Devils Marbles) is a surreal field of giant granite boulders that glow at sunrise and sunset. Set beside the Stuart Highway, it is an easy stop on an outback road trip. Wander among rounded rocks, listen to desert birds, and feel the stillness of a sacred place. 

For campervan travellers, it’s one of those outback stops with huge impact for very little detour. Park up, wander a short loop, spot desert birds and goannas, then stay the night at the campground where you can fall asleep under a sky of stars.

Soaring granite cliffs, wind-sculpted tors, snow gum forests and tumbling waterfalls make Mount Buffalo National Park one of Victoria’s great alpine escapes. Perched high above the Ovens Valley near Bright, this vast plateau feels like an island in the sky, with big views in every direction and activities for every season.

It is an inspiring stop on a High Country road trip, and can be a great base for a Britz campervan getaway if you plan around alpine road rules, seasonal closures and (in winter) snow-chain requirements.

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.