Wanna get wild? Head to the NT, one of the world’s great adventure playgrounds. From hiking and camping in the desert sands of the Red Centre, to exploring the ‘Lost World’ that is the tropical Top End, the NT is jam-packed with excitement. It’s a long way for most of us, so now is the perfect time to start planning that big Territory escape!
Australian Geographic Editor-in-Chief travels to the Northern Territory to experience the very best of the Top End.
Home to more than one-third of Australia’s avian species, Kakadu National Park is a bird-lover’s paradise, and Kakadu Bird Week is now attracting an annual migration of twitchers to this Top End treasure.
The gateway to East Arnhem Land, Nhulunbuy (also referred to as Gove), boasts fantastic fishing, sailing, bird watching and four-wheel driving.
Famous for its heritage and natural beauty, Kakadu is a must-do adventure tucked away in the Top End.
Famous for its heritage and natural beauty, Kakadu is a must-do adventure tucked away in the Top End.
Catherine and David cross the Top End on Highway One as they continue their adventure on the world’s greatest road trip.
Two iconic natural Australian landmarks are competing to become included in the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
If you want to see kangaroos in the wild, the best place is Australia’s national capital: Canberra.
Darwin has been listed by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top cities to visit in 2012.