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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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