Outdoors in Northern Territory

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outdoors in Northern Territory : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Yulara

Ayers Rock (Uluru)

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Uluru is one of those places that exceeds our capacity to understand. Its appearance changes with the time of day and your distanc

Canyons in Alice Springs

The Olgas

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The Olgas, also known by their original name of Kata Tjuta (meaning many heads), is a rock formation of the same origin as the nea

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Kakadu National Park

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Along the roads leading to Jaribu are the famous Kakadu termite mounds; some are even four meters high. A few miles past the north

Nature Reserves in Alice Springs

Kings Canyon - Watarrka National Park

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The only good reference I can think of to describe Kings Canyon is to compare it to the Grand Canyon. It is a rock formation in th

Nature Reserves in Alice Springs

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

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The Australian outback ... an endless desert, red fire and at its center, this great rock named Uluru by the Aborigines and the re

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Litchfield National Park

Although it's not as famous as the nearby Kakadu, many travellers prefer Litchfield Park. Its waterfalls and trails make it an ide

Waterfalls in Jabiru

Jim Jim and Twin Falls

Helicopter Flight over the Falls of Kakadu. I had spoken before of wildlife and Kakadu Aboriginal paintings, but the most amazing

Hiking in Alice Springs

The Canyon Walk

Without doubt, the best of the walks in Kings Canyon is running along the top of the canyon. Firstly, because it allows, from its

Waterfalls in Darwin

Wangi Falls

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Located in Litchfield Park. We took a dip in the natural pool at the base of Wangi Falls, the most famous sight in the park. At t

Viewpoints in Alice Springs

Anzac Hill

This small hill, in Alice Springs, is the best viewpoint in the city. It is not difficult to climb, although the heat can suffocat

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Buley Rockhole

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You have to go down a path of just over one kilometre through the forest, part of Florence Falls, to reach Buley Rockhole, an irre

Waterfalls in Darwin

Florence Falls

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There are 135 steps leading to the natural swimming pool next to the waterfall surrounded by tropical forest. After a refreshing

Hiking in Yulara

Uluru Base Walk

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There are several hiking options in Uluru but the most interesting, and also the longest, is the 10km path around the rock, well-

Lakes in Darwin

Australian Animals

In these pictures you can see the peace and quiet of the huge lagoons in the most tropical Australian zone, but under this calm an

Ponds in Darwin

Bitter Springs

It was Second World War soldiers who found the hot springs that flow here, and they planted the palm trees and developed the site

Canyons in Alice Springs

Glen Helen Gorge

This gorge, in the West Macdonnell Range Call (130 km west of Alice Springs), is arguably the most important in the area. You can

Hiking in Alice Springs

Kings Creek Walk

This is the easiest path in Kings Canyon, you can walk it in less than an hour and it is suitable for people with disabilities. It

Canyons in Alice Springs

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

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We have arrived at the first important stop, if we were to decide to visit the West Macdonnell Mountain Range. Situated just 17 ki

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Activities in Northern Territory

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Litchfield National Park Full-Day Safari from Darwin

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$84.02

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Alice Springs: 3-Day Roundtrip Budget Camping Tour to Uluru

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starting from

$301.35

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Darwin: Adelaide River Half-Day Jumping Crocs Cruise

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starting from

$104.56

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Alice Springs: Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

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$230.18

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Uluru: Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour with Wine & Cheeseboard

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$128.24

The most popular destinations

Darwin

Alice Springs

Yulara

Jabiru

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