Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is a mainly tropical region of Australia, with a substantial amount of desert areas and with a very small population. It is however home to several of Australia's most noted and internationally famous natural features, and attracts many tourists.

The capital, Darwin, is a vibrant, tropical capital city perched on a deepwater port, offering a blend of cosmopolitan and city pleasures. It also acts as a gateway to key Top End natural and cultural attractions.

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Highlights

• Darwin is a vibrant outdoor, multi-cultural city.
• Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage site with pristine wilderness and 60,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art sites.
• Litchfield National Park offers freshwater rock pools and spectacular waterfalls.
• Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) is a breathtaking system of gorges and rapids.
• Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula is ideal for bird watching and fishing.
• Alice Springs is an excellent base from which to explore the Red Centre.
• Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, home to Kata Tjuta/The Olgas and of course Uluru/Ayres Rock. Read more: The Red Centre: Uluru & Kata Juta
• Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) is another spectacular natural wonder deep in the heart of the outback.
• The West and East McDonnell Ranges now offer the Larapinta Trail, a must for walkers.
• The Devils Marbles are a geological phenomenon of gigantic granite boulders.

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