Travelling in the NT, Northern Territory, Australia

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Sightseeing around Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Handy tips for planning your Northern Territory trip, including advice about visas, accessibility, communication, safety and the best NT travel apps.

  • Department of immigration, Visas and passports, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

    Visas

    Northern Territory

    If you're visiting the Northern Territory from overseas, get details on obtaining a tourist or working holiday visa prior to arrival in Australia.

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  • Working at Crocosaurus Cove, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

    Working holidays

    Northern Territory

    The Territory gives visitors the opportunity to experience a lifestyle that's very different from the rest of Australia and the world.

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  • Australian currency, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

    Currency

    Northern Territory

    Read up on Australia's currency, banking, foreign exchange facilities, credit cards, ATMs, Goods and Services Tax and the Tourist Refund Scheme.

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  • Surf Rescue team, Beer Can Regatta, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

    Safety information

    Northern Territory

    Take these safety precautions in the great outdoors to make sure your holiday in the Northern Territory is memorable for all the right reasons.

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  • On the trail

    Phone reception

    Northern Territory

    Taking your cell phone travelling? Mobile coverage is available in most population centres, but you may also want to hire a satellite phone.

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  • Internet cafe, Chillis Backpackers, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Photo: Michael Morgan.

    Internet access

    Northern Territory

    In urban areas of NT you'll find quick, cheap, even free internet access, and out of town, you'll be surprised by the locations you can get online.

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  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

    Purchasing and drinking alcohol

    Northern Territory

    Note that restrictions apply to the purchase and public consumption of alcohol in the Territory, but not to licensed restaurants, hotels or clubs.

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  • Support NT Caught, Northern Territory, Australia. Photo: Seafood Council

    Support NT Caught

    Northern Territory

    The Top End is renowned for its fishing and its tropical species, so treat your tastebuds and the environment by buying locally caught seafood.

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  • Accessibility logo

    Accessibility

    Northern Territory

    Plenty of tourism experiences are accessible to travellers with disabilities throughout NT, including tours, accommodation, events and attractions.

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  • Key Northern Territory and Australian accreditation logos

    Tourism accreditation

    Northern Territory

    Does your tourism experience have a tick of approval? The Territory's tourism industry participates in national tourism accreditation programs.

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Mobile app

NT mobile phone app, Northern Territory, Australia

Get more out of your trip to the NT with the OutbackNT App.

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