Destination overview

Australia’s Northern Territory; where the red earth meets the blue sky.

There’s nowhere else quite like the Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin. Laidback, tropical and multicultural, Darwin is both the gateway to Asia and the outback. Spot crocodiles in the river, enjoy the nightlife or immerse yourself in cultural events and festivals year round.

Situated 462km south-west of the remote town of Alice Springs, in the heart of the Red Centre, is not only the top end’s crowning glory but a national treasure. Uluru (Ayres Rock) is a sacred site that is the place of many ancient rock paintings, Dreamtime stories and has been home to Indigenous tribes for more than 22,000 years.

Marvel in the beauty of the Kings Canyon where you can venture to the canyon floor’s Garden of Eden, a waterhole sheltered by lush green fauna. Serious hikers can tackle the Larapinta Trail, voted one of the top 20 treks on the planet by National Geographic. Discover the otherworldly rock formations in Kakadu National Park, the Devils Marbles, the giant boulders strewn across the landscape and the glowing domed rock formations of Kata Tjuta.

Untamed wilderness, spiritual significance and a way of life engrained in tradition and culture, there are so many ways to enjoy a vacation in the top end.