Northern Territory travel - holidays - accommodation- tours - vacations

Northern Territory

Arnhem Land
Kakadu & Litchfield Parks
Uluru, The Olgas & Kings Canyon
Katherine Gorge
Devil's Marbles
Aboriginal Culture
Wildlife, Safaris & Fishing
Red Centre
Darwin Hotels - places to stay
Northern Territory Holiday Maps

Northern Territory At A Glance

The Northern Territory is home to much of Australia's aboriginal culture. Historical sites, rock art painting and community life are to be found throughout most areas. Many areas are sacred sites and permits are required before entry.

The state is largely untouched by modern development with countryside ranging from rugged, coastal wetlands to the dry, red desert centre. Northern Territory travel involves long distances and roads are limited. Some popular attractions require a 4WD vehicle for access.

The northern end of the state, commonly known as the Top End, is dominated by wetlands at the foot of an escarpment. The wet season pours vast amounts of water over the escarpment which then spreads across the Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land.

The wet season has a major influence on activities and the surrounding environment. Above the escarpment the land stretches away into the Tanami Desert in the west and Barkly Tableland in the east before its transition into the dry, red Simpson Desert in the south. This is the real Australian outback.

Like most of Australia, the Northern Territory is big. To travel from Darwin to Alice Springs involves a journey of 2 days. The state is 1600 kilometres (1000 miles) north-south and 950 kilometres (600 miles) east-west. Those are straight line map distances, actual road distances are considerably further.

The Top End, being tropical and humid, has only minor temperature variations between summer and winter. Of greater significance is the Wet Season and the Dry Season. The wet season is between November and April and the dry season is between May and October.

Oztourism's Northern Territory Visitors Guide
Eco Tourism Opportunities With Embrace Australia
Darwin Hotels
Darwin Car Hire
Northern Territory Travel & Holidays
Northern Territory Holiday Guide
Australian 4WD hire

Darwin - Arnhem Land - Kakadu - Uluru - The Olgas - Kings Canyon - Katherine Gorge - Devil's Marbles