Travelling through the Northern Territory is a unique experience. Prepare yourself to discover spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife and approach the aboriginal culture whose population has been at one with the nature for tens of thousands of years. Explore the Kakadu National Park in the tropical region of the Top End, Katherine gorges, and Darwin's surrounding. The Northern Territory is full of exceptional natural sites, both timeless and ever changing with the seasons.
With temperatures of around 30 ° C throughout the year Darwin is an ideal location for a tropical holiday! The city has an important cultural diversity mingling happily in the many festivals and open-air markets of the city. Almost everything goes on at Darwin's waterfront, lined with restaurants, shops, parks and sandy lagoons. Swim in the lagoon, fish on the dock, dine freshly caught seafood in the open air and stroll along the elegant mansions of the waterfront.
The Kakadu National Park, the larger park in Australia, is one of the few sites listed as World Heritage values for both nature and culture due to the fascinating cave paintings discovered on site. Walk, locate rare and spectacular animals, dive into the sparkling water points and admire a breathtaking landscape. In Arnhem Land you can fish and swim on the beautiful beaches and streams of the Gove Peninsula, coral reefs and the ocean around the Cobourg Peninsula. Explore the ecosystems of Mount Borrodaile with an Aboriginal guide and watch Aboriginal artists working in the traditional Oenpelli community.
Explore the pioneer and historic town of Katherine and the ancestral Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park. The rustic and ancient landscapes invite you to adventures and many outdoor activities are available such as canoeing, hiking, 4x4 etc. Bath in the hot springs of Daly River, find rare animals and stroll through the gorges of Gregory National Park. Finally after a busy day there is nothing better for you than relaxing in the spa pool with sandy bottoms of Mataranka. Before you go to bed do not forget to treat yourself to the traditional bush tucker around a campfire under a star-filled sky.
The Northern Territory of Australia is also a land of pioneers and adventurers, working in colossal farms, driving the famous road trains or gold diggers; always ready to share some good jokes around a cold beer in one of these unlikely pubs, lost in the middle of nowhere, which are all the charm of the outback ...
Visit the wonders of the Northern Territory, it will make you realise the vastness and diversity of Northern Australia!
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