Short road trips | Self-drive touring routes | Northern Territory, Australia

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A short break in the Northern Territory takes you on an easy road trip, from exploring waterfalls by day to seeing the best of Australia’s sunsets and kicking back under star-filled evenings.

Journey to a part of the country where blue skies and breathtaking landscapes make driving a dream.

Follow the red desert sands around Uluru, venture to the tropical terrain of Kakadu National Park or park up in front of the sparkling waters surrounding Darwin. If you’re seeking a different kind of holiday, the NT is for you.

If you’re seeking to road trip differently, the NT is for you.

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Litchfield National Park <span>Destination guide</span>

Litchfield National Park Destination guide

Just 90 minutes from Darwin, Litchfield National Park is a true wonder of the Top End, replete with idyllic waterfalls, pristine swimming spots, beautiful walking trails and hidden natural wonders. Visitors to the park will remember it for a lifetime.

Drive the Red Centre Way from Alice Springs

Uluru may be the main attraction for many visitors to the Red Centre. But there’s much more to discover in the vibrant desert landscapes of Central Australia. Take a road trip along the Red Centre Way and you'll find plenty of attractions.

Ultimate Kakadu accommodation guide

Kakadu National Park is one of Australia's largest parks and is easily accessible from Darwin. The Top End park has a wide selection of accommodation options. Choose from nature-based campsites through to luxury lodges and everything in between, in this ultimate guide to accommodation in Kakadu National Park.

Secluded swimming holes in the Red Centre

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.

Top End Local’s Tips: Darwin to Katherine

In case you haven’t heard: travelling like a tourist is out, and living like a local is in. Where better to develop a sense of place than a weekend trip to Katherine, where the outback meets the tropics?

9 Top End waterholes that are perfect for wild swimming

Road tripping through the Top End of the Northern Territory can be a sweaty affair, but luckily we can smell a freshwater swimming hole from 10km away. Strap in as we share 9of our favourite Top End waterholes where you can take a refreshing dip!