Things to doin the Northern Territory

From ancient rock-art sites and Dreamtime stories to contemporary galleries and outback charm, a trip to the NT is one big cultural experience.

Walk, swim, sail or fly to experience the region’s dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife and ancient heritage – this is truly the great outdoors and different in every sense.

Observe a variety of rare species of flora and native wildlife unique to the surrounds around the many established walking trails, swimming holes and camping areas throughout the Northern Territory.

The Northern Territory will be a journey of discovery that your whole family will make, together.

From the Top End to the Red Centre, the Northern Territory tells a unique story of ancient art and culture, wartime heroics and pioneering adventure.

In our tropical north, the sun kisses the ocean each night and wraps it in a technicolour embrace.

Climb aboard a ‘ship of the desert’ and tour around the Red Centre from Uluru to Alice Springs.

Leave behind the creature comforts of home and spend the night under a million stars in the vast and exhilarating Northern Territory Outback.

The hype is real. There’s no Instagram filter needed on these trails – engaging MTB trails built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers.

Explore the NT’s unrivalled fishing through huge tidal rivers, scenic inland billabongs, mangrove-lined estuaries and picturesque, blue coastlines.

Cruise the rivers and explore plunging gorges, serene billabongs and lush wetlands that just can't be appreciated (or reached) by land.

With an endless ocean right on the city’s doorstep, sailing or cruising around Darwin is a peaceful way to take it all in. Further afield, witness incredible biodiversity and wildlife on the rivers and billabongs, or take a relaxing cruise through heritage-listed national parks.

The best way to cool down after a day in the Territory is to find a pool, waterhole or beach to take a dip. You’ll be surprised by just how many hidden swimming spots there are, even in the desert.

Appreciate the breathtaking beauty of the NT’s wilderness by exploring it on two feet. With countless opportunities ranging from 30-minute nature trails to epic week-long hikes, you’ll find some of the best bushwalks in the country.

While the Northern Territory is known as a rugged place for intrepid explorers, there’s no reason why you can’t do it all in luxury and comfort.

Ditch the dining room for an open-air market or dine under the stars and feast on fresh flavours prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Take a sunset cruise, book a bush tucker experience or join a foodie tour to taste your way through the Northern Territory.