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When to go: The Northern Territory is so big it stretches between two very different climate areas. The most comfortable time to travel to the Top End is from May to October, when temperatures range from 70F to 90F, perfect for outdoor markets and hiking in national parks. By contrast, the best time to visit the Red Centre is in autumn( March to May), when days are still warm and desert nights not too cold with temperatures ranging from 55F to 80F. Currency: Australian dollar Language: English Getting around: You can use public buses to move around Darwin, but once you leave the capital, you’ ll need to rely on a rental car( with extra fuel and supplies in case of a breakdown). Domestic flights run daily between Uluru, Alice Springs and Darwin. h " r
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Set sail on an unforgettable adventure on a 28-Day Round Australia trip with Princess Cruises. Visit 12 ports as you circumnavigate the island nation and enjoy an $ 85 Shipboard Credit per stateroom as a gift from our agency. Board the Crown Princess in Sydney, Australia, on March 21, 2026.
Surprise Creek Falls in Litchfield National Park
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ROAD TRIPS
The Northern Territory is a dream for drivers and caravaners, with lots of different road-trip routes to choose from. One of the shortest and most popular routes is the five-day Red Centre Way, which sets off from Alice Springs in a wide loop and includes visits to Glen Helen, Kings Canyon and Watarrka National Park. Along the way you can stretch your legs with hikes through spectacular red gorges, and grab a sunset beer at Glen Helen Homestead.
Further north, road-trippers can take in the epic scenery of Nitmiluk National Park, including majestic Katherine Gorge, carved through ancient sandstone. Or they can tackle the nine-day Nature’ s Way from Darwin to Kakadu, then back to the city via Litchfield National Park, to swim beneath waterfalls and admire towering termite mounds. For those who want to see the sights but aren’ t confident drivers, another option is to board The Ghan, a transcontinental train between Darwin, Alice Springs and Adelaide. image: Tourism NT / Joshua Griffen. illustration: Lis watkins
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