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Australia’s red center, the Northern Territory, is the spiritual heart of the nation.  Most famous for the ancient monolith Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, the Northern Territory is rich with heritage and wildlife.  Awaken your senses with an ever changing landscape ranging from the red plains of Alice Springs to the outback rainforests of Kakadu.

View a selection of Excursions in the Northern Territory.

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Alice Springs

“The Alice” is surprisingly stylish for a town that is smack in the middle of the Australian desert.  Shopping malls and superior hotels abound, yet if you look hard enough you can still see reminders of the Red Centre’s awe-inspiring isolation. 

Tune into a science lesson broadcast from the School of the Air to remote communities, or make a house call to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.  Marvel at meteorites in the Museum of Central Australia, or simply enjoy sunset views of modern Alice Springs as it stretches across the land from the top of Anzac Hill.

It is the city’s seclusion that makes it so special to travelers and so ideal for unique flora and fauna, many of which are displayed at the superb Alice Springs Desert Park.  Walk through aviaries as desert parrots chat overhead or try and spot the native carnivorous ghost bats in the endangered species exhibit.  For fans of fangs, a visit to Alice Springs Reptile Centre is a must.  Play with a python or thrill at the feel of a thorny devil lizard as it skitters across your palm.  Alice Springs is replete with bush land characters that will have adventurers enthralled for days.

Uluru (Ayers Rock)

If Sydney is the pulse of Australia, then Uluru (Ayers Rock) is its heart.  Rising over a thousand feet from the flat earth, Uluru is a magnificent monolith, which holds deep cultural significance for Australia’s Aboriginal people.  It casts its spell as soon as you see it glowing in the distance, and you’ll find yourself looking for glimpses of rusty peaks throughout your stay. 

Ride a camel to Uluru and watch a haunting light display as the sun sets over the sandstone surface.  Join a base walk and discover miniature pools and Aboriginal cave art hidden in the folds of rock, or enjoy first class dining on a sand dune at the Sounds of Silence dinner.

West of Uluru lies a captivating collection of rounded rocks called Kata Tjuta (The Olgas).  Though less well known, many visitors believe that they are prettier than their popular neighbor.  Not to be missed is the Valley of the Winds walking trail.

Darwin

Darwin is a cosmopolitan blend of Australia’s culture, creativity and coveted countryside.  Although popular as a base for trips to neighboring natural attractions like acclaimed Kakudu National Park and untamed Arnhem Land, Darwin’s city center is a destination in itself.   

Fish for Barramundi in Darwin’s huge harbor, which is twice the size of Sydney’s.  Explore the region’s ethnic diversity while dining on local cuisine and shopping at Parap markets.  Soak up the scent of frangipanis while watching the sunset over Darwin’s divine Mindil beach.

Kakudu/Litchfield

Travel to Australia’s Kakadu National Park and witness a gem of the “Top End.”  Aborigines have been living in Kakadu for at least 25,000 years, and the magnificent rock art adorning over 5,000 sites is testimony to this lifelong legacy.  Combined with over 8,000 square miles of ever changing landscapes and teeming wildlife, it is understandable why Kakadu is one of the few places on earth to receive the rare distinction of being on the World Heritage List for both its natural and cultural importance.

Proclaimed a National Park in 1986, Litchfield National Park is one of the Northern Territory’s youngest and most accessible parks, located less than 2 hours away from Darwin.  Convenience has not compromised the park’s beauty, however.  Spring-fed waterfalls, towering termite mounds and crocodile-free swimming holes make Litchfield an attractive alternative to king-sized Kakadu.