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Profile Northern Territory
Combining outback, nature and culture in one trip, the Northern Territory offers unique
experiences – from Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Alice Springs in the Red
Centre; to Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine in the tropical Top End
OURISM NT
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■ Natural history: Discover
the majestic escarpments,
abundant wildlife and
Aboriginal rock art of
dual World Heritage-listed
Kakadu National Park
■ Tropical Darwin: Explore
Mindil Beach Sunset Market,
Parliament House, the Deckchair
Cinema, Crocosaurus Cove and
Darwin’s history as Australia’s frontline
WWII defence
■ Up & away: Float high
above the vast outback,
cattle stations and native
Injaluk Hill, Kakadu National Park
wildlife in a balloon from
Alice Springs
■ Lose yourself in
WHAT TO DO.
“Nature’s Way” and “The Australia Way” across Katherine Gorge: Join a river cruise or
The vibrant city of Darwin is the Northern the Top End, “The Red Centre Way” in central get closer and explore the scenic
Territory's capital and a stepping stone to some Australia or “The Explorers Way” from Darwin waterways by canoe
of the world's greatest adventure playgrounds. to Adelaide. ■ Sky high: See the sun set over Uluru
Must-do experiences in Darwin are the then stargaze in the southern skies
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets (April-October),
NEXT LEVEL.
catching a movie under the stars at the In the Red Centre, take the sunrise Kings
We Aussie Specialists
Deckchair Cinema, experiencing a fiery sunset Canyon Rim Walk or trek the Larapinta Trail,
A new NT Specialist module has
on a yacht cruise and celebrating life outdoors voted one of the best walks in the world. In the
launched to help agents to build
at one of the many al-fresco restaurants at Top End, capture the true Australia experience
experience-packed itineraries with
Stokes Hill Wharf, featured in Australia. at the Jackaroo and Jillaroo (cowboys and useful insider’s knowledge. The module
From Darwin, discover the natural wonders cowgirls) School. Indulge in sheer luxury and features “The Red Centre Way” – a
of Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks. enjoy the wildlife at Bamurru Plains or stay at
premier drive in outback Australia.
Explore rich indigenous culture in remote Bullo River Station for an outback experience.
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Arnhem Land and the spectacular Katherine If your clients have been to Kakadu, suggest
today to start selling more NT. Qualified
specialists can also take advantage of
Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park. exclusive Arnhem Land, one of the world's last
the special NT offers in the Aussie
Combine your “Top End” experience with truly pristine wildernesses (permit required).
Specialist Travel Club!
the contrast of the Red Centre – from
unmissable sunsets over Uluru and art galleries
WHAT’S NEW.
in Alice Springs to adventure activities such as
Get in touch
■ The Ghan has launched a luxury Platinum
trekking, camel riding and hot-air ballooning. rail service between Darwin and Adelaide.
Contact Tourism NT:
At just four hours' flight from Singapore,
Write to us at:
uk.tourismnt@nt.gov.au
■ The Southern Spirit launches this winter
Or visit:
www.australiasoutback.com
Darwin is the ideal gateway to Australia's with eight new rail itineraries.
outback. A good domestic flight network and ■ Darwin has a burgeoning hotel scene with
rail services means the Northern Territory is Vibe and Medina set to open in 2009.
well connected and it’s also a great self-drive ■ Take a 4WD along the NT’s newest driving
destination with epic journeys including route – the Binns Track, a 2,191km journey.
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