Welcome to the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is Australia’s real Outback and home to the iconic natural wonders of Kakadu National Park and Uluru/Ayers Rock.

Aboriginal people hold a  spiritual connection to this land; their 40,000 year old story is shared on rocks and canvas, discovered in the sand and passed down through generations.

The Northern Territory is blessed with diverse and contrasting environments, where change is the only constant. 

Intriguing and spectacular wildlife vary dramatically from the deserts of Red Centre to the tropics of the Top End.

The “NT” is renowned for its colourful outback characters.  Larger than life and only too willing to share a yarn or two, it's hard not to fall in love with our down to earth attitude.

Holiday, relax, open your mind and immerse yourself in the spirit of Australia’s Outback.

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Features

Kakadu Travel Guide

Discover Kakadu National Park More Information.

Relax in Darwin's tropical climate

Darwin Holiday Deals

Rich in history, vibraNT in life - Darwin has a fascinating story to tell. Discover the true diversity of the Darwin experience and fast-track your holiday planning.

Australia deals

Australia deals

The Northern Territory has all the elements for a great Australia Movie holiday. Discover a living aboriginal culture or ignite your romantic spirit. Best holiday deals.

Holiday Mojo

Holiday Mojo

Discover places and activities in the NT that will help you keep your ‘Holiday Mojo’ longer and leave you feeling truly rejuvenated.

Editors Journey

Travel Stories

Follow the journeys of the editors of Vogue Entertaining + Travel, Inside Out, delicious and Notebook. The winners of our competition are...

Top Experiences

Australia Movie

Darwin hosted a special

premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s epic adventure Australia.

Nicole Kidman in Australia the movie

A touch of Hollywood

comes to the Northern Territory with Australia the movie

Gay and Lesbian travellers

The NT welcomes gay

and lesbian travellers and provides unique experiences.

taking pictures

The winners of the

Share our Story competition have been announced.

Outback artist

See the Outback through

the eyes of aboriginal artist Tommy Crow.

Birdwatching in Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is

your ideal birdwatching destination.

Kathmandu Photoshooting

Kathmandu

put their gear to the ultimate road test in the Northern Territory

Plan your holiday in the Northern Territory

Accommodation

Accommodation

Accommodation in the Northern Territory covers all options, from camping at an outback cattle station, hibernating in a luxurious safari tent or enjoying a home cooked breakfast at one of the many B&Bs. Search.

Attractions

Attractions

Uluru-Kata Tjuta and Kakadu National Parks are undoubtedly the Northern Territory’s most famous attractions, but there are also chasms, floodplains, jumping crocodile cruises, WWII memorials, the outback and desert tracks to explore. Search.

Itineraries

Itineraries

The Northern Territory is a big place, encompassing tropical monsoon forests in the Top End down to rocky gorges in the Red Centre. Whether you plan to self-drive or take a guided trip, use these itineraries to travel the outback. Search.