The Northern Territory of Australia is a mixture of modern elegance and ancient, Aboriginal history. The lush yet rugged natural beauty combined with Aboriginal customs and high-tech gadgetry of the 21st century create a melting-pot of diversity that surround the traveller from the first moment they set foot in this part of the world.
The capital city of Darwin is the natural headquarters for any serious travelling being planned within this region. National parks abound, and there are plenty of mining towns that allow you a chance to escape from the modern into the old-fashioned traditions.
Starting off in Darwin you will have all the luxuries of home. Hotels, travel arrangements – these can all be settled here. Looking out south over the rest of the Northern Territory you are faced with a wild and fascinating landscape. Kakadu National Park is but a short distance away, while further south is Tennant Creek and the Battery Hill Mining Centre. The massive Devils Marbles are a world-wide phenomenon as they balance precariously above the surrounding landscape. Visit the UFO capital of Australia at Wycliff Well, and immerse yourself in Aboriginal customs.
For a true Outback adventure, transfer your headquarters to Alice Springs, where you can rent 4-wheel drive vehicles or bushwalk as you prefer, or even take a camel ride across the rolling sand dunes of Simpson Desert. Or visit Uluru-Kata Tijuta, looming 348 meters above the desert and learn its ancient history as you trek with an Aboriginal guide.
The Northern Territory of Australia is the perfect adventure destination for any holiday looking for intensity and excitement.