WALK THIS LAND
NORTHERN TERRITORY
TRAVEL GUIDE
THE BEST TIMES TO VISIT THE NT
November to March is tropical season so while the waterfalls are in full flow and afternoon storms create vivid light shows it does mean there are closures across Kakadu and Litchfield.
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April to October is dry season so most popular for travellers wishing to explore the National Parks in full.
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Until February 2018 the "Field of Light" creates a garden of colour as te sunsets and 50,000 glass stems light up the desert.
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April see's Alice Springs come alive with fashion and fans for a month of thoroughbred racing
Top 10 things to do in the NORTHERN TERRITORY
Wander the Mindil night markets, watch the stunning sunsets or test your nerve with the crocs at Crocosaurus Cove
Get up early to explore the walks, waterfalls, lookouts and sandstone pillars in Litchfield on a day trip from Darwin
Stay in the crocodile shaped Mercure hotel for a few days to explore the walks, waterfalls, Aboriginal culture and lookouts around Kakadu
Watch the colours of Uluru change at sunset and sunrise from the various viewing platforms. To get a bit closer hire a bike and cycle around the rock.
Take a hike amongst the giant domed rock formations at Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Take a hike around Nitmiluk National Park, hire a canoe and paddle down the Katherine river or simply chill out in this relaxed town
See the true enormity of Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the air on a helicopter flight
Watch the sunset over Uluru to the sounds of the didgerido before dining under the stars in the middle of the sand dunes
Get the blood pumping with a hike through the red rock sandstone of Kings Canyon
Splurge with the ultimate adventure day tour from Darwin. Start with a scenic float plane flight to the lagoon, take a few spins in the airboat to see the local crocs before the helicopter arrives to take you for a quick ride around the region!
