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Backpacking in Darwin
Spectacular fiery sunsets, tall swaying palm trees, live music and colourful cocktails – life’s a beach when you work and holiday in Darwin says Italian bartender Patrizia Caddeo. Her dream of backpacking Australia brought her to the Northern Territory’s tropical capital, Darwin.
On weekdays Patrizia works at Skycity Hotel and Casino Darwin. The rest of the time she parties and mixes with the locals – from authentic cowboys at Australian outback pubs to some of the Top End’s animal inhabitants – crocodiles, snakes and giant soaring eagles.
Like Patrizia, you can experience Australia's Outback and the Northern Territory whilst backpacking in Australia.
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- Explorer's Way
See the Territory from top to bottom, tropics to the outback. - Darwin Insiders Guide
Visit this vibriant city and experience an unique lifestyle. - Saltwater Crocodiles
Get up close and personal with this feared predator.
Learn more about working holiday experiences in the Northern Territory
Lonely Planet tips for Darwin
Lauren Bailey from Lonely Planet exposes Darwin’s youthful outdoor lifestyle. An easy destination to explore while backpacking in Australia, Darwin has plenty of jobs to choose from.
Working Holidays in Kakadu
UK backpacker Faye Christodoulou is on a working holiday in Darwin, gateway to the world-famous Kakadu National Park, where she works as a tour hostess.
Working Holiday near Alice
German boilermaker Martin Taschenmacher is on a three month working holiday with a group of backpacking friends at Napperby Station in Outback Australia.
Working Holiday at Glen Helen
Belgian backpacker Vincent de Bievre knows the MacDonnell Ranges well. He has travelled them on foot, by helicopter and on overnight camping trips from his base at Glen Helen Resort, 90 minutes west of Alice, where he is on a working holiday.
Lonely Planet tips for Kakadu
Lonely Planet’s David Andrew reveals the seasonal changes of Kakadu National Park and why you must see the sights of this World Heritage listed national park.
Explorer's Way
Follow the same route of Australian explorer John McDouall Stuart and travel through the real Australian outback to the lush northern tropics.
