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The archaeological history of the Northern Territory may have begun more than 60,000 years ago, when humans first settled this region, which was then known as the Sahul Continent.

Tourism Regions in
the Northern Territory

Tiwi Island

Darwin

Kakadu

Arnhem Land

Katherine & Surrounds

Tennant Creek

Barkly Region

Alice Springs

Uluru

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Northern Territory

The Northern Territory (NT), covers 1,349,129 square kilometres, making it the third-largest Australian federal division and the 11th-largest country subdivision in the world. With only 247,000 local residents, the NT invokes a spirit of exploration and freedom, with endless blue skies, ochre deserts, surreal rocky outcrops and canyons. Heralded as one of the most unique environments on the planet, the Territory will reward you with an unforgettable travel experience.

The capital, Darwin is a pulsating, lively tropical town, whose multicultural population guarantees delicious food and a vibrant, diverse music scene. However, it’s the iconic destinations of the NT, such as Uluru and Kakadu National Park, that bring the majority of tourists to this relatively wild and remote part of Australia.

Known as the ‘beating heart of Australia’s Red Centre’, Alice Springs embodies the quintessential Australian spirit. From the ancient desert the town sits upon, to the First Nation’s culture interwoven in the fabric of daily life, Alice Springs makes for the perfect base to explore the Outback.

Northern Territory
Must-Sees

Uluru

Uluru is a living and breathing landscape that is said to be more than 500 million years old and is an incredibly special, sacred and spiritual place to the land’s indigenous owners. At 348 metres, 40 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower and with a circumference of 9.4 kilometres, Uluru is truly a breathtaking spectacle and a place where it is impossible to not feel the powerful presence of the rock. Uluru is considered to be a sacred place and one of the greatest natural wonders of the world – one that will stay in your heart forever.

Did you know?

Uluru is the world’s largest single rock, and second largest monolith.
It is around 600 million years old and used to sit at the bottom of an ancient seabed.
Its vibrant red colour comes from oxidised iron content and similar to an iceberg, most of the rock sits underground, so it is impossible to know just how deep it goes.

Uluru Surrounds

With a myriad of walking trails that cater to all fitness levels, Kata Tjuta, meaning ‘many heads’, is a sacred place to the local Anangu people, who have inhabited the area for more than 22,000 years. Given its proximity to Uluru, the Olgas is definitely worth a detour and will reward you with magnificent views, stunning walks and rare fauna and flora.

Kings Canyon, located in Watarrka National Park, is the epitome of the rugged and isolated Northern Territory. Carved by a creek over 440 million years ago, the canyon has dazzling golden peaks and 300 metre high cliffs that tower above you. For more than 20,000 years, Kings Canyon has been home to the Arrente and Luritja people and offers visitors the perfect opportunity to stretch their legs and strap on their hiking boots.

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With so many tour groups and Outback tourist experiences on offer, planning an adventure and exploration of Uluru and the surrounding sites can be daunting. That’s why Liv Australia is here to help tailor your experience, ensuring your travel experience to the NT is everything you hoped it would be.

Kakadu National Park

Another Northern Territory must-see is Kakadu National Park – Australia’s largest national park covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres and where you’ll find unique billabong ecosystems, thundering waterways, lush rainforests and traditional rock art, dating back 20,000 years.

Home to one-third of Australia’s bird species, as well as an abundance of other wildlife, Kakadu is a part of the world that should not be missed. With some of the most impressive waterfalls and freshwater swimming holes in the country, as well as the stunning Yellow Water Billabong, home to crocodiles and other unique wildlife, including the delicious barramundi, the options of what to explore in Kakadu are endless.

You’ll find rich First Nation’s culture in the Northern Territory, unique to the climate, history and landscape of the region. Some of the oldest rock paintings in the world exist here and visitors are allowed a guided tour to one of the most remote indigenous lands in the country, East Arnhem Land.

If you live for adventure and love the great outdoors, you’ve found your spiritual home in the Northern Territory. Walk, swim, sail or fly to experience the region’s dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife and ancient heritage, from vast red deserts, hidden waterholes and outback stations to plunging gorges, rocky outcrops and pristine white beaches.

Trip Tip

Swimming in the NT is particularly enticing given the heat, but crocodiles are abundant, so avoid swimming in lakes, pools, estuaries or tidal rivers unless a sign, or your guide, says it is okay to do so. And even then, trust your gut if you feel it's a safe call or not. If in doubt, keep your toes out.

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