Road trips | Self-drive touring routes | Northern Territory, Australia

All roads lead to the Northern Territory – a place to reconnect while exploring Australia’s natural wonders.

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 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

Red Centre Way in 6 days See Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon

Turn up for an epic road trip on the Red Centre Way (Alice Springs – Uluru – Kings Canyon) this spring. Bring your sense of adventure (and your swimsuit!) to Alice Springs, as you explore the Red Centre’s iconic sites.

Nature’s Way in 7 days Kakadu, Nitmiluk & Litchfield national parks

Turn up for spring sunshine on an epic Top End road trip from Darwin along Nature’s Way. Discover the national park trifecta of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk to see the best of nature in the Top End.

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

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.

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.