Alice Springs
The heart of Central Australia is comprised of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, remote Aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history.
Lose yourself in the Northern Territory's ancient Aboriginal culture and rugged landscapes. At the Top End, tropical Darwin is your gateway to World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, lush Litchfield National Park, Katherine Gorge and the communities of Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land. Discover the Aboriginal influence of this region with ancient rock art and dreamtime stories. The birdlife in this region is reknown the world over, but whilst you admire the birds, keep an eye on the ground for the crocodiles and buffalos.
In the heart of Australia, discover the Royal Flying Doctors in Alice Springs and the Desert Park before heading to the iconic Red Centre attractions of Uluṟu, the largest monolith rock in the world, and Kata Tjuṯa. Sip champagne as the fiery sun sets and enjoy fine dining under the stars. Explore the vastness of Kings Canyon, the Devils Marbles, and trek the Larapinta Trail and historic Tennant Creek.
You can lose and find yourself in the Northern Territory, a place rich in Aboriginal history and rugged, natural beauty. Be mesmerised by the fiery sunsets, enjoy fine dining under the stars in Uluru, and glamp out in Australia's most luxurious tents at Longitude 131. Take in the cultural significance of the red centre and the Aboriginal art work and sacred sites by heli or hot air balloon. In the Top End get close with the nature by staying at wilderness lodges such as Bamurru Plains, or get the binoculars out to spot the region's native birds.
The NT has a stark contrast from the red desert centre, heart of the Australian outback right up until the Top End, with its wetlands and waterfalls.