Places to go

Discover the Northern Territory’s tropical capital that’s ready for adventure, year-round.

Mandorah is on the western side of Darwin Harbour on the Cox Peninsula, a pleasant 15-minute Sealink ferry ride from Cullen Bay.

Feel on top of the world as you walk along the towering red rock cliffs of Kings Canyon and take in views of the forest of palms below.

Visit at sunrise or sunset for a spectacular sight as Uluru transforms from ochre to burnished orange and intense red.

Hike around the soaring rock domes of Kata Tjuta / The Olgas at sunset and watch them glow and change colour with the surrounding desert landscape.

Grab your fishing rod and camping gear and explore the thermal springs, gorges, swimming holes and barramundi hot spots all around the region.

Journey east from Katherine towards the Gulf of Carpentaria across an unspoilt wilderness and one of the Territory's best remote fishing destinations.

Discover ancient granite boulders that seem to have dropped from the wide blue skies of the Barkly Tablelands, 95 kilometres south of Tennant Creek.

Spend a few quiet days under the blue skies of Tennant Creek. Learn about the indigenous culture, mining history and original cattle kings.

Load up the 4WD for an adventure in the real Outback. Camp under the stars, explore the network of bush tracks, and cool off in peaceful waterholes.

Drive across the never-ending plains of the Barkly Tablelands. Take in the rugged beauty and watch the colour of the landscape change as the sun sets.