Backpackers in Darwin & Berry Springs
Looking for somewhere a little different while exploring the Top End?
Stay in peaceful Berry Springs, around 40 minutes from Darwin, surrounded by tropical nature, animals and gardens, with a 12-metre saltwater pool and Berry Springs Nature Park nearby.
Whether you’re looking for a place to stay, would like to help around the property, or are searching for regional work, Berry Springs can be a great base for your Top End adventure.
Stay & Pay
Enjoy a relaxed rural base while exploring Berry Springs, Darwin and the Top End.
Different stay options may be available depending on how long you’re planning to stay.
Stay for Free & Help
Prefer to exchange some of your time for your stay?
Suitable backpackers can stay for free in exchange for around 3 hours of flexible help per day, with different options including property projects, animal care and pet sitting.
Choose the option that suits you best below. 
💼 Looking for 88-Day Regional Work?
Berry Springs and the surrounding rural area can be a good place to look for regional work.
We have connections with local gardening and landscaping businesses that are often looking for reliable, longer-term workers.
If you stay and help with us first, it gives us a chance to get to know you and see how you work. If you are reliable, hardworking and suitable, we’re happy to recommend you to businesses in our local network when opportunities are available.
Employment is not guaranteed, but for the right person, staying and helping with us can be a great way to make local connections and start looking for longer-term regional work.
Berry Springs, Northern Territory
40 min from Darwin Airport and easy access to Litchfield National Park.
✅ Stay for free in exchange for helping around the property
✅ Relax by our 12-meter saltwater pool surrounded by nature
✅ Shared outdoor kitchen, Wi-Fi & solar power
✅ Shops, tavern & café within walking distance
✅ Friendly animals & easygoing atmosphere
📱 WhatsApp: +61 487 011 958
We don’t provide 88-day jobs directly, but Berry Springs is a regional area where you can find:
🌾 Farm & nursery work
🏗️ Construction or gardening jobs
🧹 Cleaning & hospitality roles
🧑🌾 Animal care or property maintenance
We can also connect reliable helpers with local employers who regularly hire backpackers.