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Experience Northern Territory Our favourite things to see and do Open Air Markets – Soak up Darwin’s tropical night air, as well as aromas of food from all over the world beneath magical sunsets and browse the stalls at Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. Purchase natural skin care, local art, jewellery and clothing. Also make sure you visit Nightcliff and Parap markets, and the Happy Yess Market. Look out for regular and one-off markets in other regional centres, especially the Katherine Community Market, Alice Springs Night Markets and Todd Mall Markets. © Tourism NT Kings Canyon – Be captivated by the sheer sandstone walls of Kings Canyon. Witness a sunset from the gorge or experience a three hour guided climb to the rim and marvel at the breathtaking views of Watarrka National Park. Fishing – Throw a line into the waters of Darwin’s tropical coral reefs for a spot of offshore fishing. Catch a Snapper for lunch or a delicious Spanish Mackerel. © Tourism NT Nitmiluk National Park – Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) covers a vast area of escarpment country, including 13 gorges carved from ancient sandstone. Enjoy a cruise or paddle along the gorges at your own pace. Aboriginal Art & Culture – A holiday in the Territory is a cultural journey. Learn about the Dreamtime and experience Indigenous storytelling, dance and music. Get hands-on and try spear throwing, didgeridoo playing or dot painting. View ancient rock art sites at Ubirr and Nourlangie Rock in Kakadu National Park or wander the modern galleries in Darwin, each art piece will tell a story. © Tourism NT MacDonnell Ranges – The East and West MacDonnell Ranges are an adventure playground with hiking trails, 4WD tracks and swimming holes. Take in the beauty of the rugged ranges from the air in a hot air balloon or on a helicopter flight, or take it all in on the Larapinta Trail, stretching 223 kilometres along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges. © Tourism NT Katherine Gorge © Tourism NT Alice Springs GULF OF CARPENTARIA Katherine Distances are approximate, in kilometres and based on direct routes. KAKADU NATIONAL PARK LITCHFIELD N.P. Pine Creek Arnhem Land Jabiru Cooinda DARWIN ARAFURA SEA Seven Spirit Bay KEY The Ghan 463 1497 412 761 1331 1182 475 508 194 1959 874 1224 1793 1645 321 970 656 1084 735 151 371 1970 989 1302 349 919 770 886 96 218 570 421 1235 254 567 152 1805 824 1137 1657 982 989 977 664 Elliott Tennant Creek Uluru 463 Darwin 1497 1959 Devils Marbles 412 874 1084 Elliott 761 1224 735 349 Kakadu 1331 1793 151 919 570 Katherine 1182 1645 371 770 421 152 Kings Canyon 475 321 1970 886 1235 1805 1657 Tennant Creek 508 970 989 96 254 824 982 977 Ti Tree 194 656 1302 218 567 1137 989 664 Devils Marbles Ti Tree WATARRKA (KINGS CANYON) N.P. SIMPSONS GAP NATURE PARK ULURU-KATA TJUTA N.P. Kata Tjuta ULURU FINKE GORGE N.P. TREPHONA GORGE N.P. Ross River ALICE SPRINGS Simpson Desert 315 315 25