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 The outback town of Katherine, just three hours south of Darwin, is often described as the place ‘where the outback meets the tropics'.
This region is home to the majestic Katherine Gorge in the Nitmiluk National Park; 13 spectacular sandstone gorges that are best experienced on a boat cruise, in a canoe or from above in a helicopter.
This region is famous for:
- Katherine Gorge
 River fishing- Mataranka Thermal Pool
- Daly Waters Pub
- Springvale Homestead
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 World Heritage-listed Kakadu is Australia's largest national park, covering around 20,000 square kilometres.
Rugged escarpments, lush wetlands, plunging gorges and cascading waterfalls exist side by side in an area that has been described as an ecological and cultural masterpiece.
Kakadu is located under three hours' drive from Darwin.
This region is famous for:
 Ancient Aboriginal rock art- A network of bushwalks
- Bird watching
- Pristine waterfalls
- World Heritage nature and culture assets
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 For those who want to venture further afield you can visit Alice Springs, Australia's most famous outback town, which is nestled between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, 1,500km south of Darwin and 440km north-east of Uluru/Ayers Rock.
It is the ultimate outback adventure destination, with experiences like camel riding, hot air ballooning and quad bike riding. The MacDonnell Ranges' chasms, waterholes and gaps are also hot spots for hiking, swimming and a range of adventurous activities.
This region is famous for:
 MacDonnell Ranges- Larapinta Trail
- Rainbow Valley and Chambers Pillar
- Hermannsburg (birthplace of Albert Namatjira)
- Home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Aboriginal art galleries
If you are interested in other suggestions, or something special such as fishing or golf - excellent courses abound, visit the Northern Territory Official Travel Site for more information. |
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