How many nights?

[callmejoe]

To plan, and if possible help, What time of the year you looking a traveling. Some places maybe to hot, or under water all depending on the time of year..

 

[dabbler]

Each to their own but I loved Kakadu....and Litchfield. Both spectacular but I prefer Kakadu.

Agree. Kakadu hands down.

If I was time poor, I'd skip Litchfield, Kakadu and Darwin. They are easily visited from SEQ.

 

[silkwood]

I love Kakadu, but if time is of such importance I can see the value of getting "a taste" of the top end in Litchfield. You can see more variety and swim in more rockholes in a short time. The trade-off is missing the expanse and the floodplains (as well as Ubirr) of Kakadu. Oh, and the entertainment of wondering if some fool will get taken fishing off the crossing at Cahill! The other trade-off is that the crowds are closer together in Litchfield! I think Kakadu is deserving of more than a rushed trip (mind you, I'd say the same of The Cape).

 

[Aus_Roadtripper]

Thanks, starting to get the context now
If short on time you could miss Kakadu (?). We had friends in Darwin and they always opted for Litchfield as the best option for 'time poor' visitors to get a good experience of the 'top end' tableland and waterfalls, etc. I'll second that.
Kimberley, don't miss the Bungles (Purnululu) and check out the Five Rivers lookout at Wyndham.
Pilbara, well you could spend a month there; but a week around Karijini and Tom Price will give you a good insight. Don't miss Hamersley Gorge and do the Mt. Nameless 4WD drive at Tom Price.
Consider adding Mt. Augustus and Kennedy Ranges to your itinerary.
At Esperance I think a trip out to Cape Arid is time well spent.
It would be good to take in the WA wildflowers in Aug-Sept.

Thanks! This is excellent

 

[Aus_Roadtripper]

I love Kakadu, but if time is of such importance I can see the value of getting "a taste" of the top end in Litchfield. You can see more variety and swim in more rockholes in a short time. The trade-off is missing the expanse and the floodplains (as well as Ubirr) of Kakadu. Oh, and the entertainment of wondering if some fool will get taken fishing off the crossing at Cahill! The other trade-off is that the crowds are closer together in Litchfield! I think Kakadu is deserving of more than a rushed trip (mind you, I'd say the same of The Cape).

I’m starting to think we could see Kakadu/Litchfield another time with a flight to Darwin and hire a car. By your advice, it deserves to be seen more thoroughly than a couple of nights stay. Kids might miss it on our trip, but they could do the same when they are older. It will give us an extra few nights stay in more remote places.

 

[brianless]

5-7 nights at average could be enough time to explore the area you're in and enjoy the surrounding nature, but it also depends on your movement style and speed