Weekend Getaway: Northern Territory

on May 28, 2020

Long Weekend Getaways

Home to Alice Springs, Uluru, and Kakadu National Park, the Northern Territory is the place to go if you’re wanting the quintessential outback adventure. Immerse yourself in the cultural experiences and the breathtaking surroundings the Northern Territory has to offer, and you’ll have the holiday of a lifetime.

 

Adventure lover

The climate of the more central regions of the Northern Territory make the months of April-October a great time to travel, when the usually scorching temperatures are more temperate. If you’re looking for an adventure through the rugged outback landscape, make your way along Red Centre Way to experience some quintessential outback adventures; Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Alice Springs are all waiting for you. In this region there are also fantastic opportunities to experience the cultural and artistic treasures of the indigenous peoples of Australia; Araluen Arts Centre and Hermannsberg Historic Precinct are just two of many amazing artistic and cultural experiences in the area.

The Northern Territory boasts of spectacular sceneries both night and day.

Family fun

If you’re in need of some family-friendly fun to celebrate your freedom, why not make your way to the Northern Territory’s capital to experience all the variety the region has to offer? Crocosaurus Cove for thrill seekers, The Defence of Darwin Experience for history lovers, and Charles Darwin National Park for outdoor adventure.There’s no shortage of camping and caravan parks on the outskirts of Darwin, or make your way to a beachfront camp spot to make the most of the city’s port setting!

The Northern Territory has great venues for family fun and bigger gatherings.

 

Rest, Relaxation, and Romance

Mother Nature can be the best backdrop to a romantic getaway. Spend a weekend at Kakadu National Park and wonder at a breathtaking Ubirr Rock sunset, or take a dip at Gunlom Falls if the temperature allows it. Ayal Aboriginal Tours and the Ubirr Rock Art site have plenty to offer for amazing cultural experiences, and the animal track safaris in the area have plenty to keep all you wildlife lovers entertained. There’s so much to do for a fun filled weekend in one of the most stunning settings Australia has to offer - get packing!