The Northern Territory represents Australia at its most raw and untamed. This vast region stretches from the Top End’s tropical wetlands around Darwin down to the sacred red landscapes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the Centre. Here you’ll encounter saltwater crocodiles on Adelaide River jumping tours, explore ancient Aboriginal rock art in Kakadu National Park, swim in Litchfield’s waterfalls, and witness some of the continent’s most dramatic natural scenery. The Territory feels genuinely remote — which remains a substantial part of its appeal.
These Northern Territory travel articles cover both Darwin attractions and adventures further afield. You’ll find guides to swimming with crocodiles in Darwin’s Cage of Death, discovering Kakadu’s remarkable rock art sites, walking the Walpa Gorge Trail at Kata Tjuta, and experiencing Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park. The articles also explore the fascinating Victoria Settlement on the remote Cobourg Peninsula and address practical questions about crocodile safety throughout Australia’s tropical north.
The Northern Territory suits adventurous travellers seeking authentic outback experiences and genuine wilderness. Darwin provides a comfortable base with surprisingly good restaurants and museums, while the national parks deliver landscapes and wildlife encounters you simply won’t find elsewhere in Australia. Come prepared for heat, distance, and the occasional saltwater crocodile warning sign.
- Swimming with crocodiles in Darwin’s Cage of Death.
- Six reasons to visit Darwin on an Australian holiday.
- Discovering the rock art of Kakadu National Park.
- Guide to Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park.
- The Victoria Settlement on the Cobourg Peninsula: Australia’s lost city.
- Guide to the Walpa Gorge Trail at Kata Tjuta.
- How worried should I be about crocodiles in Australia?
- What to climb in Australia instead of Uluru.
- The cities and regions of Australia that have really improved.
- Australia’s capital cities – ranked.
