Northern Territory (NT)

The Northern Territory is one of Australia’s most wild and most unique states and once you visit, you will want to go back again and again.

It’s worth visiting for two primary reasons – incredible National Parks (with beautiful scenery and iconic wildlife) and the chance to experience First Nations Aboriginal Cultures on guided tours and activities in the regions you visit.

Darwin is a fun laid-back city with both a backpacker party culture and plenty of award-winning restaurants. If you are on a short break, it is possible to day trip to Litchfield and/or a day trip to do a crocodile spotting cruise easily, while Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Parks are better visited for at least one night (the more the better) to have more time to explore the parks.

Alice Springs is the heart of the red centre as far as services go and it has some really amazing local museums such as the Womens Museum of Australia, Flying Doctors as well as the Desert Park which is a great place to learn about wildlife and ecosystems to watch out for before venturing out into National Parks.

For non-Indigenous Australians, visiting the Northern Territory is also a chance to reflect on the history of Australia and listen and learn about First Nations Cultures.

Popular Things to do in the Northern Territory

Popular things to do and places to visit in the Northern Territory include:

  • Darwin (airport gateway to exploring the Top End of the NT)
  • Alice Springs (you can fly here as a base for the red centre or straight to Uluru if that’s your only destination for a trip)
  • UluruKata Tjuta National Park (a World Heritage Area)
  • Watarkka National Park
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Litchfield National Park
  • Nitmiluk National Park
  • Mindil Beach Markets in Darwin dry season
  • Arnhem Land for remote adventures

Regions to Visit in the Northern Territory

Central Australia

The Top End of the Northern Territory

National Parks, Bushwalks & Wildlife in the Northern Territory

The NT has a huge range of parks, from bitumen accessible to remote and 4wd only and everything in between. This is a snapshot of some of the most popular national parks but this is just the tip of the Iceberg.

Kakadu National Park

Late afternoon views from Ubirr

Australias biggest land National Park (nearly 20,000km’s), the huge Kakadu National Park is a wild place where you can cruise to spot crocodiles, 1.3 metre high birds and tiny birds that look like they walk on water. Bush walk to see waterfalls, incredible rock art documenting one of the longest continues cultures on earth as well as interesting landscapes and ecosystems (as long as you leave the main road).

Litchfield

The favourite of many visitors to the top end of the Northern Territory, Litchfield National Park is popular for its waterfalls, dry season swimming areas (after crocodile removal and and only in areas NT Parks designates are low risk crocodile areas) and huge termite mounds.

Nitmiluk National Park

Nitmiluk is a stunning and dramatic National Park and home to the famous Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge. It’s great for all fitness levels as those with less mobility can still see beautiful scenery on a Gorge Cruise while bushwalkers can do walks in length all the way up to multi-day overnight hikes.

Accommodation Guides, Blog Posts & Notes

Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Art Walk in Kakadu | 1.7km

Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Art Walk in Kakadu | 1.7km

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Yellow Water Cruises in Kakadu National Park

Yellow Water Cruises in Kakadu National Park

The Yellow Water Cruise is are one of the most Iconic tours in Australia and is a highlight of most…

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Mirrai Lookout Walk in Kakadu | 2km

Mirrai Lookout Walk in Kakadu | 2km

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Mamukala Wetlands in Kakadu National Park | 200m & Wheelchair accessible

Mamukala Wetlands in Kakadu National Park | 200m & Wheelchair accessible

The beautiful bird hide at Mamukala wetlands is a tranquil space to enjoy bird watching and the ever changing wetland…

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Walks & Bushwalks in Kakadu

Walks & Bushwalks in Kakadu

From easy 100 metre short walks to epic multi-day hikes there are enough walks and bushwalks in Kakadu to fill…

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Luxury Accommodation Kakadu

Luxury Accommodation Kakadu

The world heritage listed Kakadu National Park is a wild and special place to visit. There are currently three main…

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