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In the NT the middle of nowhere is the centre of everything. Sealed roads lead to unsealed adventures. The journey will be unforgettable.

There's nowhere for a road trip like the Northern Territory. 

Follow the red desert sands around Uluru, venture to the tropical terrain of Kakadu National Park or sit in front of the sparkling waters surrounding Darwin. Experience ancient culture first-hand, take your pick of adventure activities and watch the days roll from burning sunsets into clear starry nights.

If you’re seeking a different road trip holiday, the NT is the place for you.

Inspiration for your trip

The road tripper’s guide to where to stay in the NT

The road tripper’s guide to where to stay in the NT

Just like the diversity of its natural icons, activities and characters, there’s plenty of accommodation options across the Northern Territory.
Your guide to the best drive experiences in the NT

Your guide to the best drive experiences in the NT

Territorians have one of the best backyards in the world. Stretching between Australia’s Red Centre heart to the azure Timor Sea in the Top End, you’ll find world-class wonders, breathtaking natural landscapes and Aboriginal cultural experiences like nowhere else.

A guide to eco tours & responsible travel experiences in the NT

A guide to eco tours & responsible travel experiences in the NT

Choosing an operator that promotes responsible travel practices and works with local communities sits at the core of sustainable travel.

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

There’s nothing more appealing than an open road trip, especially one that stretches almost 1,500km from Australia’s spiritual and physical heart, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, to tropical Darwin.
Off the beaten track in the Red Centre

Off the beaten track in the Red Centre

There’s never been a better time to get off the beaten track and discover the little-known secrets of the Red Centre from Alice Springs to Uluru.

Question 1
Which holiday destination is calling you?
Select one or both.
Select one or both.
Question 2
What are you looking forward to the most?
Select your favourite, but don’t worry, you can do it all!
Select your favourite, but don’t worry, you can do it all!
Question 3
What type of travel planner are you?
Which options best describes you?
Which options best describes you?
Question 4
Which of these is your essential road trip item?
Pick the one that you think is the most useful.
Pick the one that you think is the most useful.
Question 5
What do you like most about a road trip?
Select your favourite road trip experience.
Select your favourite road trip experience.

Choose your NT road trip

Short road trips in the NT

2-5 day road trip itineraries

Short road trips in the NT
Long road trips in the NT

6+ day road trip itineraries

Long road trips in the NT

More NT road trips

Red Centre Way

Alice Springs – Uluru – Kings Canyon

Red Centre Way
Arnhem Way

Katherine – Nhulunbuy

Arnhem Way
Greater Litchfield Loop

Litchfield National Park

Greater Litchfield Loop
Binns Track

Alice Springs, Tennant Creek & Katherine regions

Binns Track
Savannah Way

Queensland to the Northern Territory

Savannah Way
Overlanders Way

Townsville to Tennant Creek

Overlanders Way
Outback Way

Alice Springs – Uluru (WA to QLD)

Outback Way
Nature’s Way

Darwin – Kakadu – Katherine (via Litchfield)

Nature’s Way
Explorers Way

Adelaide to Darwin

Explorers Way

Planning your NT road trip

Camping & glamping

Things to do

Camping & glamping
Accommodation

Plan

Accommodation
Family activities & attractions

Things to do

Family activities & attractions
Road safety

Plan

Road safety
National parks

Things to do

National parks
Swimming

Things to do

Swimming
Weather & seasons

Plan

Weather & seasons
Festivals & events

Things to do

Festivals & events
Passes & permits

Plan

Passes & permits
Aboriginal cultural experiences

Things to do

Aboriginal cultural experiences

Go further with four-wheels

Britz Campervans and 4WD Darwin

Darwin Region

Britz Campervans and 4WD Darwin
Britz Campervans and 4WD Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

Britz Campervans and 4WD Alice Springs
Adventure Rentals – Darwin

Darwin Region

Adventure Rentals – Darwin
Adventure Rentals – Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

Adventure Rentals – Alice Springs
Wicked Campers Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

Wicked Campers Alice Springs
Wicked Campers Darwin

Darwin Region

Wicked Campers Darwin
Venture North Safaris

Darwin Region, Kakadu and Surrounds

Venture North Safaris

$2,500 – $4,190

Carney's Safaris

Katherine Region

Carney's Safaris
Alice Springs Expeditions

Alice Springs Region

Alice Springs Expeditions

$1,400 – $2,600

Territory Expeditions

Darwin Region

Territory Expeditions

$170 – $2,495

Sandrifter Safaris

Alice Springs Region

Sandrifter Safaris

$250 – $270

Charter North 4WD Safaris

Darwin Region, Katherine and Surrounds

Charter North 4WD Safaris
Brookes Australia Tours

Darwin Region

Brookes Australia Tours

$1,100 – $11,000

Thrifty Car Rentals Darwin

Darwin Region

Thrifty Car Rentals Darwin
Thrifty Car Rental Ayers Rock

Uluru Region

Thrifty Car Rental Ayers Rock
Thrifty Car Rental Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

Thrifty Car Rental Alice Springs
RedSands Campers – Darwin

Darwin Region

RedSands Campers – Darwin
NT 4x4 Hire

Darwin Region

NT 4x4 Hire
maui motorhomes Darwin

Darwin Region

maui motorhomes Darwin
maui motorhomes Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

maui motorhomes Alice Springs
Campervan Village Darwin

Darwin Region

Campervan Village Darwin
Campervan Village Alice Springs

Alice Springs Region

Campervan Village Alice Springs
Allstar 4WD Camper Hire Darwin

Darwin Region

Allstar 4WD Camper Hire Darwin
Adventure 4WD Hire - Darwin/ Northern Territory

Darwin Region

Adventure 4WD Hire - Darwin/ Northern Territory

Watch NT road trip videos

Road trip differently in the NT

Video:Road trip differently in the NT

Road trip differently in the NT

Road trip differently in the NT
It’s nothing like your normal road trip

It’s nothing like your normal road trip
Seek Different at the Devils Marbles along the Explorers Way

Seek Different at the Devils Marbles along the Explorers Way
Seek Different at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park

Seek Different at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park
A local’s guide to Katherine’s hot springs

A local’s guide to Katherine’s hot springs
A local’s guide to Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience

A local’s guide to Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
A local’s guide to Darwin’s art scene

A local’s guide to Darwin’s art scene
A local’s guide to waterholes in the Red Centre

A local’s guide to waterholes in the Red Centre
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