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Internal territory of Australia
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The Northern Territory (NT) is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the east by Queensland and to the south by South Australia.
The tropical northern part home to the vibrant capital city Darwin and the Kakadu National Park.
Sparsely populated region home to Tennant Creek and the Devils Marbles. The Victoria River Region offers a wide variety of opportunities for adventure, culture, history, and nature.
The heart of Australia, Uluṟu, and home to famous outback town Alice Springs and iconic Australian outback landscapes and characters.
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Airnorth is the major regional aviation operator in the Northern Territory, flying from Darwin to destinations such as Maningrida, Gove, Groote Eylandt and Elcho Island and also service areas of Western Australia and Indonesia.
You feed the fish by hand and they're not little fishies, so luckily they don't bite hard! Feeding is dependent on the tide, so check the website or call for the schedule.
By plane
There are regular interstate domestic flights from most state capitals to Darwin and Alice Springs. There are also direct flights to Ayers Rock (Uluru) from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Cairns.
By train
The Ghan travels between Adelaide and Darwin via Alice Springs and Katherine. Passengers may not end or begin their journey at Katherine, though the train stops there to allow for excursions.
By road
Driving into the Northern Territory is possible if you have your own car.
By sea
The schedules for several international cruises include a day stopover in Darwin.
By train
The Ghan travels between Adelaide, South Australia and Darwin via Alice Springs and Katherine twice weekly during the dry season from March to November.
By road
There are five recognised themed drives in the Northern Territory, the Explorer’s Way, Savannah Way, Red Centre Way, Binns Track and Nature’s Way, and each has its own story.
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Tennant Creek · Regional · TCA
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the Northern Territory's tropical capital city and gateway to the area with a unique history and culture
Australia's famous outback town is the Territory's second largest city, and is surrounded by cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, Aboriginal communities and charming pioneering history
a regional town about 3 hours south of Darwin, gateway to the majestic Katherine Gorge
in the heart of the territory, this desert landscape is home to the Devil's Marbles, immersed in Aboriginal culture and has plenty of friendly outback pubs
tiny roadhouse settlement and self-proclaimed UFO capital of Australia
a purpose-built resort and service town adjacent to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
experience the world's oldest living culture first hand in landscapes virtually untouched since the dawn of time
home to clusters of mysterious rock spheres in the middle of the Australian desert near the outback town of Tennant Creek
relax in warm, crystal clear thermal pools, close to Katherine in the township of Mataranka
this World Heritage area sets the scene for outback adventure travel, Aboriginal culture and nature activities
the Northern Territory's second largest national park, encompassing spectacular ranges, escarpments, gorges and eucalypt woodlands
explore lush monsoon forests, unusual rock formations and waterfalls, a 1½-hour drive from Darwin
also known as Ayers Rock and The Olgas, with the resort town of Yulara nearby
home to Kings Canyon, a mighty chasm reaching a depth of 270 m
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