There are only three main highways from Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia which will drive you to the fascinating Northern Territory. Given the vast distances you have to travel it is advisable for you to take a flight to Darwin or Alice Springs (the two destinations are 1500km apart) and then hire a car to explore the region. Most tourists prefer to leave it to the experts to show them around this unique, mostly uninhabited and exciting Northern Territory. There are coach touring and adventure tour companies which will fit the bill and adequately meet your touring requirements and expectations. You may need to stay for several days in the region for your exploration. If so there are several Northern Territory accommodation options including holiday rentals in Darwin and holiday accommodation in Alice Springs for you to book online.
Mining is the main industry of NT which includes Gold, copper, iron, silver, bauxite, manganese and uranium. Tourism and beef cattle farming are known to be next. If you are planning to tour the Northern Territory, the dry season which is between May and October is a good time to visit since it is the most pleasant time to tour. The winters are mild where the July temperature in Darwin will range between 20c and 30c and it will be circa 22c in Alice Springs during the day dropping to zero in the night. Darwin is known for its relaxed lifestyle and is a perfect spot to explore the northern tip of NT.
The waterways are generally patronised by freshwater crocodiles and best to be admired from dry land or in an appropriate water craft. Also it is well worth noting that land in the territory is sacred to the aboriginal people and must be treated with respect during your tours and explorations.
We have listed below a selection of places of interest, destinations you must visit if you can and attractions when holidaying in the Northern Territory.
- The famous Red Centre, the world famous Uluru or Ayers Rock (in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park). Enjoy the sunset on Uluru where you will be marvelled by the colour changes on this massive monolith.
- Best known Aboriginal Rock Art sites.
- East Alligator River – Take a cruise along the river in Kakadu national Park with one of the knowledgeable Aboriginal tour guide.
- Glen Helen Gorge – You will be fascinated how the majestic Finke River squeezes between sandstone walls in its though journey.
- Kings Canyon to see the 300 metre sandstone walls and the stunning valley below.
- Explore the fascinating West McDonell Ranges on foot by taking the Larapinta Trail.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the waterfalls in the wilderness of the Litchfield National Park.
- Katherine Gorge also known as Nitmiluk on the southern end of Arnhem Land where the Katherine River flow through circa 13 gorges.
- Darwin – ideal base to explore the northern tip of the territory.
- Territory Wild Life Park in south of Darwin to enjoy native fauna in its natural bushland setting.
- Ubirr known to be a superb rock art gallery in Kakadu national Park.
- Devil’s marbles – 104km south of Tennant Creek. The marbles are a pile of huge balancing granite boulders and some have taken the shape of perfect spheres.
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