Northern Territory Tourism

What places does the Northern Territory contain?

The Northern Territory is an administrative region of Australia, which is located in the north of Australia and contains some important cities and scenic spots. The following are some places included in the Northern Territory.

Darwin

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory, a modern city and the economic and political center of the whole Northern Territory. Darwin's climate is very suitable, always maintaining a warm atmosphere, and it is a very popular tourist destination. In addition to the world-famous Darwin port, Darwin has many scenic spots worth visiting, including artificial beaches, night markets, museums and beautiful gardens. In addition, Darwin was an important academic and cultural center.

Alistair Cape National Park

Alistair Point National Park is a nature reserve, located in the northern part of the Northern Territory. This is the northernmost place outside Australia and one of the largest coral reef bays in the world. There are beautiful corals, rich marine life and magical coral reef islands. This is a paradise where visitors can swim, dive or take a boat to see the rich marine life.

Ayers Rock

Ayers Rock is one of the most famous scenic spots in the Northern Territory and is known as Australia's national treasure. It is one of the largest and most famous monolithic rocks in the world, and it is also a sacred place. There are Australian legends and myths around Ayers Rock, where visitors can watch natural scenery such as sunrise and sunset, and learn more about the history and culture of this magical attraction.

Catherine Canyon National Park

Catherine Canyon National Park, located in the middle of Northern Territory, is a beautiful nature reserve. Catherine Canyon in the park is one of the widest canyons in Australia, with charming scenery and peculiar geological morphology. There is also one of Australia's iconic species-kangaroo in the park, and visitors can observe their ecological habits in the park. In addition, visitors can also experience some special outdoor activities, such as mountaineering, rafting and boating.

The above are some important places in the Northern Territory. In these places, tourists can appreciate the charm of Australian culture and feel the unique original flavor of the Northern Territory. Welcome to explore the Northern Territory.

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The first stop: Lu Lu-Catachuta National Park.

When it comes to the Australian outback, the Lu Lu Stonehenge is the first thing that most tourists think of, and they go to Uluru-KataTjutaNational.

Park) Pilgrimage Stones have also become one of the biggest highlights of the Northern Territory journey. This stone standing in the center of Australian red soil is the largest single rock in the world and a sacred place in the creation myth of local aborigines. No matter how many times you have seen it in books, only by approaching the boulder can visitors feel the huge and shocking like Mount Uluru.

You might as well spend about 20 minutes driving around the rock, or hiking on the trail at the foot of the rock to observe the texture of the rock at close range. Interested tourists can also ride camels to walk in the red soil desert and even take a helicopter to overlook the panoramic view of the boulder. Don't miss the most wonderful scene of the sunrise and sunset of the boulder-with the change of sunshine, Uluru will show different colors from brown to brilliant red, which is quite amazing. In addition, when night falls, book a Sound dinner under the starry sky in the desert.

OfSilence) is also a very romantic travel experience.

Another landmark in the National Park is Kata Chuta, which is 40 minutes' drive from Lu Lu Boulder. Kata Chuta is composed of more than 30 rocks, which looks more like a hill from a distance or from a close distance. You can enjoy more abundant terrain and vegetation on foot in Katachuta. Wind Valley Trail (Valley

oftheWinds

Walk for about 4 hours, and visitors will pass through the "valley" formed by rocks, riverbed and observation deck. Like Lu Lu, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of sunrise and sunset here.

Practical information

Admission: 25 Australian dollars for adults; Children under the age of 15 are 12.5 Australian dollars (tickets can be used for three consecutive days)

Opening hours: 6:30~19:30 (opening hours vary with seasons).

Official website: ayersrockresort.com

Self-driving reference

AyersRock Airport (Ayers Rock)

Airport) is the nearest airport to Lu Lu-Catachuta National Park. Visitors can rent a car in Yulara, which is 10 minutes' drive away. Youlala is also a must-see base camp for self-driving in Lu Lu, only half an hour's drive from the national park, and it is the location of accommodation, camping, restaurants and supermarkets. Whether going deep into the park or heading for the next stop, visitors can get enough food or supplies before leaving here.

Accommodation recommendation

East longitude 131 resort (longitude 131)

Highlights: There are 15 luxury tents, each facing the huge stone of Lu Lu, and visitors can enjoy the sunrise and sunset in Uluru.

Official website: longtitude131.com.au.

Wu Lu Lu-Katachuta National Park Wu Lu Lu-Katachuta National Park is the northern territory of Australia's red soil center, and Uluru is the largest monolithic boulder in the world, with a history of 600 million years. The overall color of the rock is ochre red, and the bare surface is shining in the sun, stabbing the sky in the empty desert, which is both spectacular and mysterious. The color of the rock will change with time, showing incredible power.

Station 2: The Valley of the Kings

Lu Lu? Valley of the Kings |4 hours and 305 kilometers

As another landmark landform in the red soil center of the Northern Territory, KingsCanyon is famous for its deep canyons and jungle landscapes. The Valley of the Kings is located in Watarka National Park (Watarka

NationalPark), the valley cut off by the ochre red rocks is nearly 300 meters deep, and the jungle at the bottom of the valley is densely covered with vegetation, and there are many rare species in the country.

If you want to enjoy the canyon scenery at close range, you can start with a trail that suits you: KingsCanyonRim.

Walk), with a total length of 6 kilometers, will lead tourists to climb all the way to the cliff of the canyon, with a panoramic view of the canyon, which takes about 3 to 4 hours;

Walk) is 2.6 kilometers long, and will take tourists to appreciate the unique caves at the bottom of the valley, shuttle between huge ferns and palm trees, and meet wild animals from time to time. The one-hour journey is relaxed and full of fun.

Practical information

Admission: Free.

Opening hours: all day

Related websites: WatarrkaNationalPark self-driving reference

Along the LasseterHwy, visitors can drive from Yulala to the Valley of the Kings, and don't miss Mount Connor on the self-driving road.

Conner) scenery, the red boulders that rise from the ground make visitors have the illusion of returning to Uluru.

The third stop: Alice Springs

Valley of the Kings? Alice Springs |6 hours 475

Alice spring (Alice

Springs) is the base camp of most tourists who explore the red clay center. If you can spend an extra day or two, this town standing in the middle of the desert will never disappoint passers-by. Alice Spring's iconic activity is the "Inland Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Tour". Visitors will slowly rise with the hot air balloon and see the magnificent colors of the red clay desert in the dawn from the air. The long history allows you to meet the aboriginal culture at any time in the streets and alleys of Alice Springs, and in the street market every Sunday (Sunday

Market) to find some favorite aboriginal costumes and artworks, or go to AraluenArts Center (Araluenarts).

Visiting more detailed aboriginal art exhibitions and performances has become an unforgettable cross-cultural experience in desert towns.

Alice Spring is also a paradise for animal lovers: book a "SunsetTour" and go to TheKangaroo Conservation Station.

Sanctuary) is in close contact with the lovely kangaroo baby; Or in AliceSpringsDesert park.

Park) looking for the largest wedge-tailed eagle of raptor in Australia; Even more challenging is to go to AliceSpringsReptile.

Centre) Hug the python and watch the monitor lizard. The wildness and nature of Australia can be seen in Alice Springs.

Driving information

Four-wheel drive is more suitable for the road in the center of red soil. From the Valley of the Kings to Alice Springs, you can first go south back to LasseterHwy and then follow Stuart Highway.

Hwy) all the way north. These two roads are the main roads in the Northern Territory, with good road conditions. Enjoy the red soil scenery on both sides while driving!

Accommodation recommendation

① DoubletreebyHiltonAliceSpring Springs.

Highlights: The magnificent view of the Todd River and the mcdonnell Mountains.

② Crowne Plaza Leicester Hotel in Alice Springs.

Highlights: A four-and-a-half-star hotel with world-class casinos, spas, cinemas, bars, restaurants and fitness centers.

Step on the gas pedal | West McDonald National Park

Ten minutes' drive from Alice Springs, you can drive into WestMacDonnellNational Park.

Park), you might as well spend a day exploring the towering StandleyChasm Canyon or the densely vegetated ellery Creek Pool (ElleryCreekBig).

Hole), just like all the magnificent natural landscapes that can represent the Northern Territory, it is worthwhile for outdoor-loving tourists to go "wild".

The first stop: TennantCreek

Alice springs? Tennant Creek |5.5 hours 508 kilometers Tennant Creek (Tennant

Creek) is a small town on the main road from Alice Springs to Darwin. Its aboriginal culture and rich history allow visitors to enjoy the unique scenery in the center of Australia while making a little replenishment. At the Ningkanunu Cultural and Art Center

(Nyinkka

Nyunyu), visitors can learn about the creation myths about the spiny-tailed monitor lizard and Tennant Creek from the mouth of Warumungu, and know their beliefs and culture; 1.5 kilometers away from the town center, Batri Mountain Mining Center (Battery

HillMiningCentre) takes visitors to relive the last gold rush in Australia, which happened here. Whether it's visiting mineral deposits or experiencing the Nuggets in person, it's full of fun.

Practical information

① Ningkanunu Cultural and Art Center

Opening hours: 8:00~18:00.

② Batri Mountain Mining Center.

Opening hours: 9:00~17:00.

Ticket price: adult, 30 Australian dollars; Children, 20 Australian dollars

Self-driving reference

Driving along the Stewart Highway in journey to the south, visitors will encounter the fascinating KarluKarlu/Devils on the way.

Marbles) landscape. Smooth and huge marble blocks are stacked on top of each other, looking shaky but standing. According to the legend of the aborigines, these rocks are the eggs of the rainbow snake. Don't forget to stop along the way and take a closer look.

Station 2: Nitmiruk National Park

Tennant creek? Catherine |7.5 hours 675 kilometers

Visitors who are keen on outdoor experience should not miss the NitmilukNational Park next to Katherine.

Park), different from the desert landscape in the center of red soil, the magnificent rivers, waterfalls, canyon cliffs and tropical rain forests in the park all make visitors shine. The main landscape of Nitmiluk National Park is Nitmiluk Canyon (Nitmiluk)

Gorge), where the ancient Catherine River meanders, you can enjoy the layered rock walls on both sides of the river and the ancient rock paintings left by the aborigines by drifting on the river in a canoe.

Another landmark, Leliyn/Edith Falls (Leliyn/Edith)

Falls) is located in the west of the National Park. Visitors can swim in the pond upstream of the waterfall and stroll in the jungle on both sides. Visitors who want to overlook the panoramic view of the canyon may wish to go to the Rouerie Ring Road and the observation deck and overlook the Catherine River on the cliff; The more challenging tourists can try the Jatbula (Jatbula) for 4-5 days.

Trail), accompanied by the indigenous Zawayin people across the entire canyon.

Practical information

Tickets: admission to the park is free; Camping, 3.3 Australian dollars

The visitor center is open from 8: 00 to 17: 00.

Self-driving reference

Before journey to the south arrives in the northern region, Catherine is a small town where tourists can stop for a while to refresh themselves and start again. Might as well go to the Catherine Museum (Katherine

Museum), Top Digi Art Museum (TopDidjandArt)

Gallery) and other art venues to learn more about the local aboriginal culture, or go to the community market to mingle with the locals and fully experience the local customs. Visitors can also participate in the Catherine Inland Experience (Katherine

OutbackExperience), enjoy a performance combining equestrian and country music in the Australian outback style; Or go to the KatherineHot Springs (Katherine Hot)

Springs), these natural hot springs distributed along the Catherine River can make tourists enjoy comfort and relaxation while driving.

Accommodation recommendation

① CicadaLodge.

Highlights: It's only a few minutes' walk to the visitor center of Danite Miruk (Catherine) National Park, with modern facilities.

② Naudts Tunnel Resort.

Highlights: It is close to the center of Catherine town, only 20 minutes' drive from Nitmiluk (Catherine) Canyon.

Mataranka Anka is located in the south of Catherine, which can be reached in an hour's drive. It is open from May to October every year. The local area is famous for its sandy spring pool. Visitors with enough time may wish to soak in a hot spring to wash away the fatigue of the boat and car.

Experience a multi-port city

The first stop: Darwin

Catherine? Darwin |

3.5 hours and 317 kilometers Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. Tropical customs and exotic colors are intertwined. The integration of modern art and aboriginal culture has created Darwin's diverse and charming scene, and tourists can also gain many novel travel experiences in this city. Crocosaurus (Crocosaurus

Cove) gives visitors a chance to walk into the world of fierce reptiles, learn about the growth of crocodiles and "interact" with them. Bold tourists can even try the most thrilling "cage of death" in the park-

Swimming in the water with giant crocodiles through transparent boxes!

Darwin's cultural landscape is also colorful. Every Saturday, Parap is a good place to taste food and find artworks. There are also many modern and aboriginal art venues nearby, and visitors can see many wonderful works collided by aboriginal creation myths and modern art; If you want to know more detailed and vivid urban history, you may wish to visit the Northern Territory Museum and Art Museum.

andArtGalleryoftheNorthernTerritory); And at night, MindilBeachSunset (MindilBeachsunset)

Markekt) has become a good place to watch the sunset, blow the sea breeze and enjoy the nightlife of coastal cities. Visitors who love food can also come here to taste kangaroo meat and crocodile meat with Australian characteristics, as well as delicious food from all over the world.

Practical information

① Crocodile Bay

Opening hours: 9:00~18:00.

Ticket price: adult, 35 Australian dollars; Children, 25 Australian dollars

② Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery

Opening hours: 10:00~17:00.

Ticket price: free of charge

③ Sunset Fair at Mindy Beach.

Opening hours: every Thursday and Sunday.

Accommodation recommendation

(1) Darwin Sky City Resort (SKYCITYDarwinResort)

Highlights: Darwin's only five-star seaside hot spring resort hotel has a casino, infinity pool, spa and beach.

② Darwin Waterfront (VibeHotelDarwinWaterfront)

Highlights: Located in Darwin's seaside, it has a large surfing pool.

(3) HiltonDarwin.

Highlights: Located in the center of Darwin, 2 minutes walk to Binhai Avenue and 5 minutes to Smith Street Shopping Center; The room also has a view of Darwin Harbour.

The second stop: kakadu national park

Darwin? Kakadu |2.5 hours and 210 kilometers

Kakadu, the largest national park in Australia, is listed as a dual heritage of culture and nature by UNESCO. The colorful landforms, the wild animals that inhabit them and the rock art left by the aborigines have become the reasons for tourists to visit Kakadu in the Northern Territory. As the "hometown of aborigines", one of the biggest highlights of visiting Kakadu is to visit the aborigines' culture among these rocks. At Ubirr rock (ubirr)

Rock) and Nourlangie (Nourlangie

Rock) In the two rock landscapes, dense rock paintings bring people into prehistoric galleries. These works can be traced back to more than 50,000 years ago. If you look closely, visitors can see the life scenes where aborigines once hunted and celebrated, and you can also find the most famous creation rainbow snake rock paintings.

There are many wetlands in Kakadu, boating on the Huang Shuihe or the EastAlligator.

River) is also popular with tourists in Kakadu. At sunset, you can row on the quiet stagnant river, and the silhouette of the surrounding grasslands and jungles constitutes the classic landscape of Kakadu. From time to time, you can also see the crocodile in Hanoi and the wild horses and buffaloes on both sides of the river by boat. In addition, the Jim Jim Waterfall with a drop of 200 meters (Jim

JimFalls) landscape is equally shocking, and it is worth visiting. Kakadu is so big that tourists can spend a few days to discover its beauty.

Practical information

Admission: 25 Australian dollars for tourists over 16 years old (valid for 14 days)

The third stop: Li Zhi Fete National Park.

Darwin? Li Zhi Fete |1.5 hours and 140 kilometers

Li Zhi Fete National Park (LitchfieldNational)

Park) is located in the south of Darwin, and its wild and magnificent natural landscape makes it another good choice for Darwin Zhou Bianyou. Here, visitors can see the wonders of nature-Magnetic Termite Hill (Magnetic)

Termite

Mounds)。 From the outside, it is hard to think that these tombstone-like buildings, which are almost as high as people, are actually termites' nests, and some complex red mounds are similar to cathedrals. Visitors can carefully observe the clever design of termites on the nearby boardwalk.

Waterfalls after waterfalls in Li Zhi Fete Park are another highlight of the scenic spot. Florence falls (Florence

Falls) Waterfall is clear, visitors can feel the "massage" of rapids under the waterfall, and they can also climb the stone steps and watch the waterfall from the top pond. And versicolor falls (Wangi

Falls) is the largest waterfall in the park. The water column flying down falls into the pool surrounded by the rainforest, making a roaring sound, even if it just stops to listen, it is shocking. In addition, Buley Rock Pool (Buley)

Rockhole) is also very popular with tourists. The three-step natural pools are surrounded by tropical rain forests. Whether camping on the shore or swimming in the water, it is a fantastic experience.

Practical information

Admission: Free.

The visitor center is open from 8: 00 to 17: 00.

reach

How to get to the red soil center

There are airports in Alice Springs and Lu Lu. Visitors can fly to the red clay center from major Australian capital cities, such as Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. In addition, tourists can also take the "Gan" train from Adelaide or Darwin to Alice Springs.

How to get to the north end

In addition to driving by car, tourists can also fly from most capital cities in Australia to Darwin, the gateway to northern Australia. At present, Chinese mainland has opened direct flights between Shenzhen and Darwin, which takes only 5 hours and 40 minutes one way.

driver's licence

For short-term tourists who stay for less than 3 months, they can rent a car in Australia without an international driver's license, using the new Chinese and English driver's license or the translation of the old driver's license.

When you are on the road, it is recommended to carry your driver's license and passport with you so that you can show them together when necessary.

rent a car

Australia's car rental industry is very developed. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and other car rental companies have outlets in major tourist cities, such as Darwin and Jurala.

Visitors can also use domestic travel websites or platforms to rent a car. Just choose the date, model and the place to pick up and return the car in advance, and the website will automatically generate a quotation. Four-wheel drive is recommended for driving in the Northern Territory.