Festivals & events

#Darwin's Fannie Bay is full of laid-back seaside clubs that are perfect for taking in sunset while enjoying the ocean breeze and making the most of the tropical weather 🌴☀ Some of our favourites in the area include @DarwinTrailerBoatClub, @theDarwinSailingClub and @skiclubdarwin 🙌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @savvy_social! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Sunset hits different at #Uluṟu 🧡✨ Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park has five dedicated viewing areas which are cleverly positioned so that you can see the magical moment when the sun’s rays hit the rock and it's surface changes colour. More than just a photo opportunity, Uluṟu also holds great spiritual and cultural significance to local Aṉangu (the traditional owners of the area). Join a cultural tour with @exploreuluru or @seitoutbackaustralia and learn more about the history behind this special part of @visitcentralaus from knowledgeable guides. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @dimi.webster! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #SeeUluru #holidayherethisyear

So, you've heard of #LitchfieldNationalPark and all its big name attractions, but have you ever visited this surprising spot? 😉 Surprise Creek Falls is home to a small waterfall and a series of rock pools, perfect for a cool dip 🌴☀ Stay a few nights at the campground and relax in this beautiful part of @TourismTopEnd, which never has too many people around at one time. Access is currently via the Daly River Road only by 4WD. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @all.about.adventure! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Make #SimpsonsGap the first stop on your West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja adventure! Just a 20 minute drive from #AliceSprings, this colourful gorge was carved out of the mountain ranges by Roe Creek, where water flows through a small gap in the range. Known as Rrengetyirpe to the Central Arrernte people, the area is an important spiritual site, where several dreaming trails and stories cross. Watch the walls glow late in the afternoon from reflected sunlight, creating a beautiful display of stark form and rich colour. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @just_another_van_fam! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Welcome to #MagukGorge 💚 ​Waterfall-fed, deep and clear as glass, the emerald plunge pool is surrounded by towering gorge walls. Found in the southern region of #KakaduNationalPark, Maguk is one of the only waterfalls in the region that flows while there's no rain. This @seekakadu gem reopened yesterday for the @tourismtopend dry season 🙌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @jaxonfoale. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #holidayherethisyear

Experience an outback dining delight only found at @discoverykingscanyon ✨ Beginning with canapes and sparkling wine, you will then be whisked away to a hidden location, where a table for two under a canopy of stars awaits! A fire flickers as you're served a five course dinner created from seasonal, locally sourced produce with paired wines 🍷 The Under A Desert Moon dining experience runs from May-October. #KingsCanyon is located about halfway between #AliceSprings and Uluru. The region is well known for its walking trails, cultural experiences and nearby pastoral history. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

🤠 LAST CHANCE TO WIN the ultimate touring holiday valued up to $9,500* The ultimate NT tour could be yours by simply choosing which holiday’s perfect for you – an epic Red Centre adventure OR Top End getaway in the NT. 👉 How to enter: 1. Follow @ntaustralia 2. Tag who you’d take with you (each tag is another entry) 3. Visit the link in our bio and follow the prompts 👈 Please note: The winner will be notified by email on Wednesday 8 June. We will not contact you via direct message to inform you about the competition or ask for further details including any forms of payment. *T&Cs apply – entries are limited to Australia across NSW, VIC, WA, SA, ACT, QLD & TAS #ntaustralia #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

Sunrise at Nourlangie Rock | Burrungkuy in #KakaduNationalPark... we're just waiting for the dinosaurs to appear! 🦖 Wander around the ancient open-air rock art site, impressively preserved on the traditional homelands of the Bininj. The 1.5 kilometre trail will take you through shaded rock shelters, past rock art spanning generations before leading to an incredible vista of escarpment and open forest. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @kayliepeta. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #holidayherethisyear

A rainy day in the Red Centre 🧡 @keiranlusk captured these wonderful wet and wild scenes at #Uluru yesterday, following a downpour in @visitcentralaus. This rare sight is a treat for visitors to the region, with waterfalls flowing down the sides of this iconic monolith. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @keiranlusk. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #SeeUluru #ExploreUluru #holidayherethisyear

Did someone say 'winter'? Give the cold the flick this year and escape to the tropics... 🌴💦 Perfectly captured here by @renee_giesemann, the Upper Cascades in #LitchfieldNationalPark are the perfect spot to enjoy a dip in the shallow rock pools - aka your own natural spa! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @renee_giesemann. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

Take a balmy evening stroll through the magical parklands at @Darwin.Waterfront 🌴✨ Here you'll enter a world of lush lawns, safe-swimming lagoons and waterside dining. The waterfront's cafes and restaurants offer plenty of opportunities to linger over a luxurious lunch, stop for a sundowner or sample some Asian cuisine. Choose from high-end Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants, to more casual cafes and bars – you’ll never be too far from an ice cream or barra burger! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @darwin.waterfront and @savvy_social. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #Darwin #holidayherethisyear

Can we teleport here, please? 🖐 The 7.5 kilometre return hike to #MotorCarFalls (via the Yurmikmik walks) might require a bit of effort, but we promise it's well worth it! This seasonal waterfall is one of #KakaduNationalPark's hidden gems. Take some time to cool off in the emerald plunge pool or relax in the shaded area surrounded by lush monsoon forest 💚 Photo: @spadeelliot #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #holidayherethisyear

#Mataranka’s crystal-clear thermal pool, surrounded by paperbark and palm forest, can be found in Elsey National Park, an hour south of @VisitKatherine 💙 The warm turquoise water, dappled by light filtered through overhanging pandanus, is said to be the ultimate remedy for aches and pains. Float your worries away and spend a few days in the @VisitKatherine region, where you'll also find the spectacular Nitmiluk National Park. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @welcometothisplace_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

A secluded outback escape in @visitcentralaus 💫 The Mort Conway Camp, located at @kingscreekstation, is perfect for those who appreciate camping, with a very healthy side of glam 🙌 These spacious tents come with a king-size bed, a private ensuite bathroom and reverse cycle air conditioning...so, you're guaranteed a comfortable stay! Just a 30 minute drive from #KingsCanyon, the station is located roughly halfway between Alice Springs and Uluru. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @seanscottphotography! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Dreaming of balmy weather and somewhere to enjoy a dip? ☀ @tourismtopend has you covered 100 times over, with hot springs, waterfalls, rock pools and waterholes almost everywhere you turn. The drive from #Darwin to @visitkatherine is filled with swimming opportunities, including the turquoise waters of #KatherineHotSprings. Take the long way for maximum adventure, road tripping along the Nature's Way, which also includes Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park 👌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @adventureaus_! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #holidayherethisyear

#BerrySprings is BACK for the dry season 🌴 Pack a picnic and head to this little slice of paradise, less than an hour from #Darwin 🚗 Swim from one pool to the next through a pretty pandanus-lined creek and take your goggles to spot the small fish that live in the clear pools.​ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @storyofsolita! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear

🤠 WIN the ultimate touring holiday valued up to $9,500* The ultimate NT tour could be yours by simply choosing which holiday’s perfect for you – an epic Red Centre adventure OR Top End getaway in the NT. 👉 How to enter: 1. Follow @ntaustralia 2. Tag who you’d take with you (each tag is another entry) 3. Complete your entry by commenting ‘Tour the NT’ below and follow the prompts. Please note: The winner will be notified by email on Wednesday 8 June. We will not contact you via direct message to inform you about the competition or ask for further details including any forms of payment. *T&Cs apply – entries are limited to Australia across NSW, VIC, WA, SA, ACT, QLD & TAS #ntaustralia #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear

Home to some of the Territory's best swimming spots, #LitchfieldNationalPark is the ultimate nature playground 🌱@adventureaus_ described their recent visit to #FlorenceFalls as "hands down one of our trip highlights so far!" Follow the stairway leading down through tropical rainforest to a massive pool where you can swim under the breathtaking double waterfall 💧 Only 1.5 hours south of #Darwin, a drive through Litchfield is full of contrasts and some of the most enormous termite mounds in the Top End. Take advantage of the cabins, camping and caravan sites just a short drive from the national park and spend a couple of days exploring the surrounding area. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Morgan and Lani! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #holidayherethisyear