Festivals & events

The #DevilsMarbles are a sacred site known as Karlu Karlu in the language of the traditional owners, the Warumungu people. The precariously balanced boulders are scattered across a wide, shallow valley in the Barkly Tablelands, 95 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. A local's bucket list for Tennant Creek 👉 link in bio! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @clifford_the_big_red_van. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

For a unique #RedCentreNT experience, wake before dawn and rise quietly into the fresh morning air in a hot air balloon over the West MacDonnell Ranges with @outback_ballooning 🤠 Choose a half-hour or full-hour flight and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the majestic landscapes and wildlife. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @plentyofdust. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Nothing better than getting the #KatherineHotSprings all to yourself 💦 These natural thermal springs are located on the banks of the Katherine River in @visitkatherine. A local's bucket list for Katherine 👉 link in bio! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

The magic colours of #FieldOfLight #Uluru in @visitcentralaus ✨ The exhibition, named Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakutjaku or ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ in local Pitjantjatjara, illuminates the desert as far as the eye can see. Top 10 things to do when you @exploreuluru 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @beyond_kristy. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Sunset dips at Leliyn | #EdithFalls 💦 This paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool is just 45 minutes north of @visitkatherine in Nitmiluk National Park. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your @tourismtopend trip, @andrewcutcliffe 🌴 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine

Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park takes stargazing to new levels ✨ Spend the night camped under the stars, and cool off in one of the park's many waterholes during the day. A couple of our favourites to explore 👉 💦 Ormiston Gorge 💦 Redbank Gorge Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @treklarapinta. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT

There's nothing quite like flying into #NTaustralia 🤠 Have you been to Arnhem Land? Here are 3 must do's while you're there 👉 😎 Take glamping to the next level at @banubanuretreat at Bremer Island and cool off in the elevated pool overlooking the #ArafuraSea 🌴 Get a permit and explore the sandy white beaches and rugged coastline of the Dhimurru Recreational Area 🎨 Pick up some artwork at @bukuartnow in Yirrkala For more NT travel tips, head to the link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @abbeycholmes. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Why wait? Summer is already here in #NTaustralia 😎 Nestled at the end of a 2 kilometre return hike through monsoon forests, #JimJimFalls is the perfect place to cool off in #KakaduNationalPark 🌴 Early bird deals for your early summer at the link in bio! Cheers for tagging, @outherelost. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT

Beating those mid-week blues 💦 The #MatarankaThermalPool is the perfect place to escape when you @visitkatherine 🌴 And if you can't get enough of those crystal clear waters, #KatherineHotSprings and #BitterSprings are just a short drive away. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia on your trip @vanlife_craiglauren 🌴 #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

The colours of #Uluṟu are even better with @outbackcycling 🚴‍♀ Hire your bicycle at the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre and explore the ancient rock art along the 10 kilometre track at the base of Uluṟu. Our tip? Book in for the 7am slot and immerse yourself in the morning glow ☀ Explore more tips for your early summer in the Red Centre at the link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @bigrexadventures. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear #exploreuluru #SummerInTheNT

With a secluded natural swimming hole, #MagukGorge is a tropical dream in #KakaduNationalPark 💦 11 summer travel ideas for Kakadu and surrounds - see link in bio 💚 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jack.and.megan! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #holidayherethisyear

Fri-nally! Surrounded by a vibrant colour palette, take a dip in your very own desert oasis at #OrmistonGorge 🙌🧡 ​Here are 5 ideas to fill your days over the summer months in #AliceSprings... ​ ​✨ As night falls, join an astronomy tour at Earth @sanctuary_nt ​☕ Get your coffee fix at @epiloguelounge, @watertankcafe or @page27cafe ​📸 Spot furry, feathered and thorny wildlife at @alicespringsdesertpark ​💦 Take a day trip and a dip in the West MacDonnell Ranges, including Redbank Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge ​🎈 Float above to watch the sunrise in a hot air balloon with @outback_ballooning Summer is already here in the Red Centre – see link in bio for early bird deals! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @twosometravellers. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Sit back and soak up your lush surroundings at #BitterSprings in the @visitkatherine region 💙 Nestled in Elsey National Park, the warm waters of these heavenly natural hot springs are perfect for a soothing swim. See link in bio for more info on this unique part of @tourismtopend 💦 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @lazopauli! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

Found: the perfect place to reconnect and experience a tropical bush setting 💚 Where the outback meets the tropics, @CicadaLodge is nestled within Nitmiluk National Park, on Jawoyn country. Overlooking #NitmilukGorge, the lodge is the ultimate base to explore the ancient gorge system and learn more about the local Aboriginal culture. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @sabrina_hasenbein. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear #NitmilukNT

You’ll feel instantly at peace entering Walpa Gorge 🙌 These towering ochre-coloured domes make up part of Kata Tjuṯa, a large rock formation spread over an area of more than 20 kilometres, not far from Uluṟu. Our tip? Towards the end of the day, head to the nearby sunset viewing area and soak up the changing colours of the domes and the desert sky. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @thekassieh. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

It's always a good day for a dip in @tourismtopend! 💦Perfectly captured here by @roz_and_loz, the Lower Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to bask in the warm temperatures and enjoy a refreshing swim. Summer is already here in the NT. Early bird deals available – link in bio! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @roz_and_loz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT

The afternoon glow show... isn't it a beauty?! Take to the skies with @Professional_Helicopters for epic views overlooking #Uluṟu at sunset 🧡 10 things to do around Uluṟu 👉 see link in bio. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @nathsway. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear #exploreuluru

We've started the weekend early...#OutOfOffice on ✔Captured gorge-ously here by @jade_elise_collins and @jake.applebee, you'll find #ElleryCreekBigHole | Udepata in the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja. Located just west of #AliceSprings, this region is dotted with gaps and gorges, and ripe for adventure! Pack for a night in the campground or book a stay at @discoveryparks Glen Helen nearby. Alternatively, bring a picnic blanket and a bite to eat for the ultimate day trip! 🚗 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Jade and Jake. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT