Northern Territory

Northern Territory Essentials

Explore the Northern Territory’s diverse landscapes, from the ancient sandstone monoliths of Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa to the tropical waterfalls of Litchfield National Park. This selection includes the deep chasms of Kings Canyon and Katherine Gorge, alongside unique wildlife encounters like the jumping crocodiles of the Adelaide River. Historical sites in Alice Springs and Darwin detail the region’s pioneering medical services and military history, including one of only two B-52 bombers on display outside the United States.

Northern Territory Essentials — Map

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Uluru

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith.

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Mount Olga

Kata Tjuṯa, also known as The Olgas and officially gazetted as Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, is a group of large, domed rock formations or…

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Field of lights

An immersive art installation by Bruce Munro featuring 50,000 solar-powered light stems that illuminate the desert landscape near Uluṟu at night.

Toby Hudson / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Watarrka National Park

Watarrka National Park is a protected area in the Northern Territory of Australia, which contains the popular Kings Canyon.

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Katherine Gorge

Located within Nitmiluk National Park, this system consists of thirteen gorges carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River.

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Adelaide River Jumping Croc Cruise

Guided boat tours on the Adelaide River where wild saltwater crocodiles jump from the water to reach food suspended by guides.

Mutante / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Florence Falls

A double waterfall in Litchfield National Park that flows into a deep plunge pool surrounded by monsoon forest.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility

This facility details the history of the RFDS through interactive displays, aircraft, and holograms, illustrating how medical care is provided to remote Australian communities.

Richard Fisher / CC BY 2.0

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Alice Springs Desert Park

An environmental education park showcasing Central Australian desert landscapes, native flora, and fauna, including a nocturnal house and birds of prey demonstrations.

Bidgee / CC BY 3.0

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East Point Military Museum

The Darwin Military Museum was originally established as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association Inc to exhibit…

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Nawurlandja lookout

A short, steep climb in Kakadu National Park offering panoramic views of Anbangbang Billabong, Nourlangie Rock, and the Arnhem Land escarpment.

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Magnetic Termite Mounds

Hundreds of tall termite mounds in Litchfield National Park, built by Amitermes meridionalis and aligned north-to-south to regulate internal temperature.

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Australian Aviation Heritage Centre

You can see military aircraft and engines here. Also, this is one of the two places outside the US where you can see the B-52 bomber.

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