Visit the Northern Territory

Famous for its spectacular wildlife and abundance of diverse natural environments, the Northern Territory changes colours and contrasts constantly with the seasons. From the legendary Uluru (Ayers Rock) to the breathtaking Kings Canyon, the landscape is mysterious yet stunningly beautiful.

The outback - the seemingly lifeless red dust of the desert with its overwhelming sense of space, and vast open skies above - is legendary. Experience the sights and sounds of an afternoon thunderstorm, part of the everyday way of life in the northern tropics.

Visitors to the wildlife wonderland of Kakadu will be awestruck by the diversity, from timid turtles and the elegant dancing brolga to the fearsome crocodile. Rugged gorges, lush wetlands and dramatic waterfalls harbour millions of birds and a massive range of wildlife, including the famous barramundi.

Learn about the Aboriginal people's spiritual connection to the land through story-telling, distinctive artwork, or a guided hunt for bush 'tucker'. The territory is renowned for its colourful characters, who you'll meet at outback pubs, country pubs and dusty stations. Down to earth yet larger than life, they are all too happy to share a yarn with a visitor.

Perched on a peninsula, the capital of Darwin is an excellent base for your Northern Territory experience. Enjoying a relaxed lifestyle and year-round warm weather, Darwin is just minutes from World Heritage listed Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks.

Australia's most northerly port, the city served as a military base for allied troops during World War II and its cultural heritage reflects this, in addition to influences from the pioneers, indigenous people and an eclectic mix of immigrants.