Holidays To Northern Territory

The majestic Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru Rock, is located in the Red Centre, in the centre of Australia. It’s surrounded by the beautiful lands of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you’ll find the country’s unique red dusty soil. This large sandstone rock stretches up to 350m and is a World Heritage Site.

Crocosaurus Cove is located in the centre of Darwin, and is home to a huge variety of saltwater crocodiles. It’s one of the only places in the world where you can swim with these huge creatures, some of which weigh up to 800kg. Hop into a plexiglass tube and you will be lowered into the waters with the crocodiles. There is also a reptile house and a chance for children to learn about the animals.

Learn more about the area and its origin in this fascinating museum, which can be found in the city of Darwin. Here you’ll find scientific exhibits, art galleries and cultural attractions, which can be seen alone or on a guided tour. Children will enjoy the games here, while you can also attend workshops for an in depth guide to the area.

Running from April to October, Mindil Beach Sunset Market features stalls selling everything from local wines to handicrafts created in the surrounding area. Pick up bargains on leather goods and handmade soaps, as well as clothing, gifts and trinkets. The food stalls include everything from crepes and souvlaki to kangaroo meat or sushi.

Watch the urban landscape transform into a fresco masterpiece. The walls in the CBD will be transformed into dynamic art as part of the Alice Springs Street Art Festival.

The Darwin Festival, held in August, is an 18-day event showcasing cabaret, theatre, dance, visual arts, outdoor concerts under the stars and fun family events.

The iconic Great Northern Darwin Cup is truly the largest sporting and social event in the Northern Territory. The day is broadcast to over 40 nations and will see a crowd of 20,000 revellers converge on Fannie Bay for a day of fashion, entertainment and unsurpassed hospitality.

Set in the heart of the Northern Territory, the exhibition, aptly named Tili Wiru Tjuta Nyakutjaku or ‘looking at lots of beautiful lights’ in local Pitjantjatjara sees more than 50,000 solar-powered stems light up at sunset and glow throughout the night.

From crocodile to kangaroo, emu to ostrich, you can sample it all in the Northern Territory. Each one with its very own distinctive flavour, Australian game meat is high in protein and low in fat. Visit a local butcher and pick up a selection of meats for a traditional Aussie BBQ or alternatively, visit a local restaurant to try a tasting platter.

A local fish found on most menus in the Northern Territory. This is deliciously grilled, with steamed vegetables or salad and a cold glass of white wine.

The Kakadu plum is a small fruit found growing in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Kakadu plum jam is a sweet conserve which tastes similar to English gooseberries and is best eaten on toast.

A delicious native peach with a delicate flavour usually served stewed or in ice cream.