| The Northern Territory of Australia Darwin - Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory is Australia’s most northerly capital and is skirted by the Timor and Arafura Seas, nestled on a picturesque harbor boasting to be over twice the size of Sydney’s
- Darwin is a great base from which to explore some of Australia’s most famed national parks and protected lands, including Kakadu, Katherine and Litchfield National Parks, Arnhem Land, and the Tiwi Islands of Bathurst and Melville, and the Coburg Peninsula
- Darwin is home to some great markets, the most famous being the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
- A diversity of annual events showcase Darwin and the Northern Territory including the Darwin Cup Carnival, the Festival of Darwin, the Fringe Festival and the Royal Darwin Show
- Museums and exhibitions include the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory, Australian Pearling Exhibition and Myilly Point Historic Precinct
- Within the city many options are available to visitors including the Botanic Gardens, Charles Darwin National Park, Darwin Harbor, various heritage walks, Parliament House, MGM Grand Casino and the Wharf Precinct
Statewide Kakadu National Park: - Aboriginal rock art (Nourlangie Rock and Ubirr), remarkable flora and fauna, Jabiru Township, Jim Jim Falls, Maguk, Mamukala Wetlands, Twin Falls and Yellow Waters cruising
Litchfield National Park: - Litchfield is home to many falls including Tolmer, Wangi, Tjaynera and Florence; also explore Bamboo Creek Tin Mine, Buley Rock Hole, Magnetic Termite Mounds, Reynolds River, Surprise Creek and Prospect Hill
Katherine National Park: - Attractions include Edith Falls, Cutta Cutta caves, Katherine Gorge, Katherine School of the Air, Knots Crossing, Nitmiluk Visitor Centre and various WWII sites
Alice Springs: - Situated in the southern part of the state and home to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Alice Springs Station Historical Reserve, Anzac Hill, School of the Air, Todd Mall Markets, Alice Springs Desert Park, Sounds of Starlight Theatre, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Flynn’s Grave and the Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre
- Alice Springs is the perfect base to explore the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Chambers Pillar, Rainbow Valley, Palm Valley and the Simpson Desert
Ayers Rock: - Perhaps considered to be one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, the Uluru National Park is also rich in attractions for visitors and is a great base from which to explore the Watarrka National Park (Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon and the Lost City), Uluru and Kata Tjuta (The Olga’s)
- Once in a lifetime experiences abound including dining under a million stars, sunrise balloon flights, riding camels to breakfast or dinner, Harley tours and adventure camping safaris
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