Best Kept Season

UNESCO world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is where the fun begins.

Crocodiles are one of the ‘must-see’ creatures when visiting the NT. Where is the best place to see crocodiles in Australia? The Northern Territory is the best place to see crocs. We’ve got around 100,000 crocs at last count! For the best crocodile experiences and wildlife encounters, plan a visit to NT.

The Territory is known for its spectacular landscapes, epic skies, crystal clear streams, thundering waterfalls, abundant wildlife and star-lit silence. Visit during summer and you'll find the colours, the sights and the sounds of the bush are just a little bit more intense and a little wilder (in a fun sort of way!).

UNESCO world heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is where the fun begins.

Crocodiles are one of the ‘must-see’ creatures when visiting the NT. Where is the best place to see crocodiles in Australia? The Northern Territory is the best place to see crocs. We’ve got around 100,000 crocs at last count! For the best crocodile experiences and wildlife encounters, plan a visit to NT.

The Territory is known for its spectacular landscapes, epic skies, crystal clear streams, thundering waterfalls, abundant wildlife and star-lit silence. Visit during summer and you'll find the colours, the sights and the sounds of the bush are just a little bit more intense and a little wilder (in a fun sort of way!).

It's true the Red Centre is about as far from the coastline as you can get in Australia. But don't let that deter you from packing your swimsuit and sunscreen. Wild swimming holes and outback beaches are the perfect way to cool down in the Red Centre.

Think that Alice Springs is all-degree days, pancake flat terrain and red dust as far as the eye can see? You couldn’t be more wrong. Alice Springs is a mountain biker’s paradise. A town where the weather is perfect, the trails are stone’s throw away and the landscape is staggeringly beautiful.

Once your feet touch down on the red dirt of Central Australia, you'll uncover not only the renowned locations like Uluru and the West MacDonnell Ranges, but also the many hidden treasures of the Red Centre waiting to be explored.

It's true the Red Centre is about as far from the coastline as you can get in Australia. But don't let that deter you from packing your swimsuit and sunscreen. Wild swimming holes and outback beaches are the perfect way to cool down in the Red Centre.

Think that Alice Springs is all-degree days, pancake flat terrain and red dust as far as the eye can see? You couldn’t be more wrong. Alice Springs is a mountain biker’s paradise. A town where the weather is perfect, the trails are stone’s throw away and the landscape is staggeringly beautiful.

Once your feet touch down on the red dirt of Central Australia, you'll uncover not only the renowned locations like Uluru and the West MacDonnell Ranges, but also the many hidden treasures of the Red Centre waiting to be explored.

While most people think Darwin is known for its stunning sunsets, tropical lifestyle, worldly fusion of markets, barramundi fishing, larrikin locals and crocodiles – and it is – more recently Darwin has become the irrefutable laksa capital of Australasia.

Prepare your senses for a culinary experience over 3 days in the tropics of Darwin.

The Northern Territory is a tantalising feast for the senses. From the Top End down to the Red Centre, tropical coastlines and expansive deserts offer one-of-a-kind experiences and ancient culture.

Amye Un is renowned for many things, her larger-than-life personality, her iconic wooden spoon but above all else her incredible laksa served with Territory hospitality.

Who doesn’t love eating their way through a holiday? We’ve got the most drool-worthy food trail for a ravenous Territory traveller. Work your way through the NT's signature dishes on a food trail from the Top End to the Red Centre.

Darwin’s foodie scene has been growing with cafés, bars and restaurants opening up and/or expanding in recent years. We’ve seen new cuisines, funky al fresco dining spaces, and more smashed avo options appear on menus daily. With so many options it can be hard to decide where to go, so here are some food highlights for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you’re dropping in to Darwin, your stay isn’t complete without a stroll through its famed markets. Loved by locals and visitors alike, the city’s selection of markets are vibrant, colourful and radiate vitality.

Kyle Pearson has been in Alice Springs long enough to have seen it blossom from an average Aussie outback town where the best you could expect was a steak sandwich and a beer into an emerging foodie destination.

Take a trip to the heart of Australia and let your senses lead the way around the Red Centre.

Here’s the ultimate foodies guide to Alice Springs including locals’ favourite restaurants, cafés and foodie hot spots to add some tasty Red Centre flavours to your Northern Territory holiday.

Alice Springs is becoming more and more renowned for its hip and quirky food scene. We’ve sourced the top signature dishes within Alice Springs so you can enjoy eating your way through your holiday.

One of the greatest joys of visiting other cities and other countries is the food. I’ve always said the best ways to get to know a place are to eat it and walk it, so when I was invited on a hosted 2-week exploration road trip to Australia’s Northern Territory and Outback, I brought my most forgiving pants.

The NT has two main seasons, the Wet (November to April) and the Dry season (May to October). While we travelled in June, heading up to the Northern Territory outside of peak season still has many advantages for a family holiday.

A holiday in the Top End of the Northern Territory over tropical summer (September to April) means you can see the landscape at its greenest, watch the waterfalls roar at their fullest and witness the floodplains fill with migratory birds that have journeyed from across the other side of the world.

Visit the Territory from September to April and you’ll find we’ve kicked off summer early up here. Spoiler alert: we never really turned down the sunshine dial. We’ve been basking in warm days bathed in sunshine. With fewer crowds and great holiday deals, September to April is a great time to holiday in the NT.

Darwin is truly magical year round, but between September and April Mother Nature puts on a show and the town gets into the spirit of the tropics.

Visit the Top End from September to April where everything is a little different to the rest of Australia. We’ve kicked off summer a little early in the NT (spoiler alert: we never really said goodbye to endless sunshine).

Deserts – with their big skies, breathtaking colours, flora and fauna unlike anything you ordinarily see – are one of the earth’s most breathtaking environments.

The skies above the Central Australian desert in the Northern Territory are one of the only places in the world to see the southern hemisphere night sky at its clearest. Less chemical and light pollution means more night sky and stars, with opportunity to learn about the night sky from the heart of Australia.

Uluru is the spiritual heart of Australia. The nearby gems of Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon make up this region’s world-renowned nature and culture trifecta. Here are 10 ways to experience this special place.

It's true the Red Centre is about as far from the coastline as you can get in Australia. But don't let that deter you from packing your swimsuit and sunscreen. Wild swimming holes and outback beaches are the perfect way to cool down in the Red Centre.

Turn up in spring to the outback town of Alice Springs where adventure awaits. Positioned between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is celebrated for its desert landscapes and its people who have shaped its history. The region holds a strong cultural connection to traditional custodians, the Arrernte people.