A classic adventure travel destination, the Northern Territory is well known for the Aboriginal culture, wetlands of Kakadu, the scenic outback area and prominent landmarks of Kata Tjuta and Uluru. The diverse and contrasting environments, splendid wildlife of the Northern Territory, rock art painting and historical sites make this land an enigmatic region in Australia. Lonely deserts, lush green rainforests, beautiful gorges, enormous monoliths and soothing tropical beaches mesmerize the nature lover.

Places to visit

A major tourist spot in the Northern territory, Darwin is a compact city that can be explored on foot. The Museum, Art Gallery, Overland Telegraph Museum, the Botanic Gardens, Pealing Exhibition and Fannie Bay Gaol in the city are some of the prominent places. The city is renowned for markets and restaurants.

Katherine Gorge attracts multitudes of visitors, every year. The Nitmuluk National Park situated in the region is reputed worldwide for its beautiful sandstone cliffs. Kings Canyon is renowned for its scenic splendour, palms and ferns filled oasis and weathered rock formations.

Arnhem Land is a major tourist attraction famed for the Aboriginal Rock art found at Injalak Hill, Ubirr Rock and Canon Hill region. The land has housed hordes of Aboriginal tribes for hundreds of years. Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula is the ideal place to spend a quieter vacation amidst exotic coral reefs and white beaches.

Alice Springs is a vibrant town in the Northern territory. Renowned for its ultra modern cafes, international hotels and restaurants, the town also houses the Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre, Todd Mall Markets, Frontire Camel Farm and Alice Springs School of the air.

Tennant Creek located between Darwin and Alice Springs is an old mining town. The town is a great stop for the tourists wanting to visit the Devil's Marbles. The Devil's marbles comprise huge red granite boulders that nestle together.

Covering a sprawling area of 12,500 square miles, Kakadu national park makes its dominant presence in the World Heritage area list. The diverse landscape with wetlands, gorges, floodplains, waterfalls, Aboriginal rock art and rainforest pockets offer vibrant variety for the beholder.

Uluru also called Ayres Rock is considered the famous monolith in the world. The rock is protected inside the precincts of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The Monolith, made of a unique kind of sandstone has special significance to the Anangu Aboriginal people. Watching this beautiful geological formation on the never-ending sands of the desert is a humbling experience.

Things to do

A visitor can engage in safaris that allow him/her to enjoy the beautiful spots of the northern territory. A Four-wheel drive through the prominent tourist attractions like Uluru, Tennant Creek, national parks and Alice Park can be a unique and memorable experience. Bushwalking through the splendid scenic Outback region is a great way to spend time in the Northern territory.

Hiking in the rugged terrains of the outback, trekking around the exotic Uluru rock, etc can be refreshing for a traveller. Ballooning over the beautiful red plains offers a great view of big red kangaroos, exquisite landscape and wildlife of the outback. Tourists can indulge in fishing on tidal rivers, coastal waters, inland billabongs and mangroves-lined estuaries. Crocodile cruises are also popular in the Northern territory. Travellers can spend quality time in the Northern territory by opting for eco tours and farm holidays.

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