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Discover the Real Australia

Flying into the Northern Territory is one of the easiest ways to get to Australia and, from Kakadu to Uluru, there is so much to explore!

Australia’s Northern Territory
– 500 million years in the making

It is estimated that Uluru (Ayers Rock) was formed half a billion years ago, during the creation of the Australian continent. Taller than the Shard, it also extends two kilometres underground.

Elsewhere in the Northern Territory, the landscapes are no less epic. The vivid colours of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks must be seen to be believed.

Aboriginal people have lived in Kakadu for over 65,000 years, with their early history documented through rock art. The park is also home to a real diversity of wildlife including a third of all bird species in Australia.

Darwin: The Gateway to Australia

Flying into Darwin is one of the easiest ways to get to Australia. It’s just a 4 hour 40 minute hop from Singapore, to where there are regular flights from London and Manchester. This time tomorrow you could be there!

A compact, welcoming city, Darwin is famous for its evening markets serving mouth-watering street food, to eat on the beach as the sun sets over the Timor Sea.

From Darwin there is so much to explore! The National Parks of the Top End are like nowhere else on earth; awe-inspiring landscapes home to unique wildlife. Head south and you’ll come to Uluru, Kings Canyon and the Red Centre – iconic Australia.

Sunset, Mindil Beach

Getting around the Top End

The three main National Park’s of the Northern Territory’s tropical Top End are in easy reach from Darwin by car or campervan, with sealed roads the entire journey. Together they make a fantastic circular self drive:

  • Darwin to Kakadu National Park – 265 km, around 3 hours (to Jabiru)
  • Kakadu to Nitmiluk National Park – 305 km, around 3 hours
  • Nitmiluk to Litchfield National Park – 255 km, around 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Litchfield to Darwin – 107 km, around 1 hour 15 minutes

We recommend at least two nights in each park, to give you time to explore, and to simply absorb the magnitude and magnificence of your surroundings.

If you would prefer to let someone else do the driving, you can join a day tour to Litchfield National Park from Darwin or a longer tour to experience them all.

Cultural tour, Kakadu National Park

Exploring the Red Centre

Iconically Australian, there is nowhere else on earth like the Red Centre. Watching the sunrise at Uluru is a life affirming experience. Climbing to the rim of Kings Canyon will get your heart racing, before you fall in love with the astonishing panoramic views across the Outback.

Australia’s Red Centre can be explored by self drive or escorted tour:

  • Alice Springs to Uluru – 468 km, around 5 hours
  • Uluru to Kings Canyon – 324 km, around 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Kings Canyon to West Macdonnell Ranges – 300 km, around 3 hours 30 minutes
  • West Macdonnell Ranges to Alice Springs – 65 km, around 1 hour

A 4×4 is required between Kings Canyon and the West Macdonnell Ranges, adding to your Outback experience. Learn more about the Northern Territory.

Standley Chasm, Northern Territory, Australia

However You Like to Holiday…

Our Aussie Specialists can make it happen!

For an Australia holiday designed for you, call 0333 234 2889 or Enquire online