Caravanning Northern Territory
Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:17:01 AM EST by
This week we are exploring the heart of Australia.
We will look at some amazing places for you to take your Southern Cross on your next adventure.
Darwin
Darwin has been voted one of the top ten cities to visit in 2012 by Lonely Planet. With beautiful waterfalls and vibrant nightlife you will surely agree with Lonely Planet. Darwin acts as the gateway to all of the beautiful national parks that the Northern Territory has on offer.
Darwin also holds its own as a travel destination. Here are three things to experience while in Darwin.
- Various Markets
- Sunset on Darwin Harbour
- Crocodile Experience (for the adventurous).
Kakadu and Arnhem Land
This region is abundant with Aboriginal artwork and culture. Start off at the Bowali Visitor Centre.
You can take a scenic flight over the Kakadu region through various tour groups offering aerial tours.
Another way to experience Kakadu is to take a Yellow River Cruise. This cruise will expose you to some amazing river systems, the biggest in the region, and not to mention the local wildlife that will definitely put on a show.
Tennant Creek
This is a must for the Southern Cross family using a 4WD to tow their Southern Cross Caravan. Tennant Creek spoils you for choice in 4WD tracks. There are tracks for the beginner through to the experts who are looking to test their ability and also their vehicles.
Northern Territory is home to some amazing rock formations, including the Devils Marbles. You will find the Devils Marbles 110 km out of Tennant Creek and scattered across 1802 hectares. For the best photo opportunities of the Devils Marbles be there at sunset.
Alice Springs
The heart of Australia is full of wonderful national parks and aboriginal history and culture.
There are so many things to do in Alice Springs so here are three to get you started.
Uluru National Park
The place that is familiar with all Australians is a must see on your trip to the Northern Territory. The most prominent landmark of this national park is its namesake, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. It stands 348 metres high, however the bulk of Uluru is actually underground, similar to the make-up of an iceberg.
There are other prominent Australian icons in the Uluru National Park. One is Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas. These 32 weathered rock formations sit just 40 kilometres west of Uluru.
Katherine
This pristine wilderness has plenty to offer those wanting to explore. Canoe along one of the region’s many gorges, take a helicopter flight to get an aerial perspective of an amazing piece of Australia, or take a leisurely bush walk along walking tracks that will guide you through some wonderful bush land.
So much can be done and explored in this region, so click here to view the website for more information on the Katherine region or any of the other regions we covered.
