Things to do in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is big, untamed and ready for adventure. 1.42 million square kilometres of ancient natural wonders, outback desert landscapes, World Heritage listed National Parks, diverse wildlife encounters and iconic indigenous cultural experiences.

Catch an amazing sunset at Uluru or Mindel Beach; explore the Kings Canyon spectacular Rim Walk; swim in the pristine rock holes and waterfalls of Litchfield National Park; or encounter incredible native wildlife in Kakadu National Park. The Northern Territory offers unforgettable natural attractions and adventures like no other.

Map of Australia/Northern Territory
Uluru

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Uluru

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Northern Territory

Uluru is the worlds largest monolith, and has an imposing circumference of 9km, rising almost 350 metres above a wide, sandy floodplain covered in desert oak and spinifex.

Enjoy a walking tour and experience the size and serenity of Uluru, along with surrounding water holes, rock art caves, ancient paintings, and magical sunset.

Kakadu National Park

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Kakadu National Park

  • North region
  • Northern Territory

Explore the world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and experience an ancient land teeming with wildlife, cascading waterfalls, rugged gorges, art and archaeological sites, pristine waterways, lush rainforests and expansive wetlands.

Kata Tjuta

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Kata Tjuta

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
  • Northern Territory

The ancient desert landscape of Australia's Red Centre is home to a natural wonder and cultural landmark - Kata Tjuta - 32 weathered monumental rock domes that stand tall - up to 546 metres above the surrounding plain.

Take a self guide walking trail and experience towering conglomerate walls, rocky creek beds, pristine water pools, and spectacular desert plain views.

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