Top End National Parks Map by Hema Maps – 2nd Edition

Your Ultimate Companion to Australia’s Tropical North

Explore the wild, ancient beauty of the Northern Territory’s Top End with this detailed, double-sided map from Hema—Australia’s most trusted adventure cartographers. From cascading waterfalls and sacred rock art sites to lush monsoon forests and remote 4WD tracks, the Top End National Parks Map is designed for travellers who crave more than just the open road.

Whether you’re navigating the croc-infested billabongs of Kakadu, plunging into crystal-clear pools at Litchfield, or paddling through the awe-inspiring gorges of Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge), this map offers the clarity, durability, and detail to make your journey safe, informed, and unforgettable.

🗺️ Regional Coverage & Mapping Scales

Each featured park is rendered at a scale that balances fine detail with navigational clarity:

These maps cover not just the parks but also connecting routes from Darwin, the Stuart and Arnhem Highways, and all surrounding access tracks—ensuring you’re never lost, even in the wildest corners of the Top End.

🧭 Key Map Features

• 🚗 All Roads and 4WD Tracks clearly marked and classified by condition

• 🗺️ Tourist Drives & Scenic Loops for leisurely road tripping

• 🚦 Park Entry Points & Boundaries for easy planning

• 🛖 Aboriginal Lands & Permits indicated where required

• ⛺ Campsites, Rest Areas & Visitor Facilities including toilets, fuel, and info centres

• 🥾 Walking Trails, Waterfalls & Plunge Pools like Florence Falls, Gunlom, and Twin Falls

• 🔍 Lookouts, Rock Art Sites & Points of Interest such as Ubirr, Nourlangie, and Edith Falls

• 🌄 Topographic Relief Shading helps visualise elevation and terrain—essential for hikers and 4WD route planning

With GPS-verified accuracy and thoughtful presentation, the map is tailored for self-guided touring, off-grid camping, and bush exploration.

📚 Reverse Side Tourist Guide

This map is more than just a cartographic tool—it’s a mini travel guide that includes:

• 📌 Park Rules, Fees & Contacts for each destination

• ☀️ Seasonal Travel Advice for both dry and wet seasons

• 🐊 Wildlife Spotting Tips including birdlife and crocodile safety notes

• 🧭 Cultural Background of the Jawoyn, Wagait, Limilngan, and Bininj/Mungguy peoples

• 🚗 Travel Routes from Darwin, Katherine, and regional towns

• 📖 Cultural Sites & Sacred Areas respectfully noted to enhance understanding

Perfect for first-time visitors and seasoned explorers alike, this guide brings the stories of the land to life while helping you travel safely and respectfully.

📐 Map Specifications

🧳 Perfect For

• 🛻 4WD Adventurers navigating Kakadu’s seasonal roads and remote camps

• 🏕️ Campers & Caravanners seeking hidden spots with amenities

• 🥾 Hikers & Backpackers exploring bush trails and escarpments

• 📸 Photographers & Nature Lovers chasing waterfalls and wildlife

• 🎓 Educators & Cultural Tourists engaging with Indigenous heritage

• 🌴 Road Trippers taking in the beauty of the Top End’s tropical landscapes

💬 Why Choose the Hema Top End National Parks Map?

✔️ Field-tested & GPS-verified by the Hema Map Patrol
✔️ Waterproof and tear-resistant—ideal for Top End humidity and sudden downpours
✔️ Rich with practical info: fuel, permits, camps, walking trails, and more
✔️ Showcases both natural beauty and cultural significance
✔️ Combines navigation, safety, education, and storytelling in one lightweight foldout

🔒 Optional Laminated Upgrade

We also offer this map as a laminated version, encapsulated in high-quality 80-micron gloss laminate. This option is:

• 💧 Waterproof & Smudge-Proof

• 🖊️ Writable with whiteboard markers for route planning

• 🧳 Durable & Reusable — ideal for long trips, groups, and tour operators

• 🌀 Easy to Roll Up or Display in your 4WD, caravan, or classroom

Please note: Fold lines may be faintly visible under the lamination, but the durability is unmatched.

🌿 Explore Australia’s Living Heart

Stand in the spray of Jim Jim Falls. Glide silently through Katherine Gorge. Watch the red rock glow at sunset over Ubirr. With this map in hand, you don’t just visit the Top End—you understand it, you honour it, and you experience it deeply.

Travel smart. Respect Country. Go prepared. Go with Hema.