From the arid desert plains of the Red Centre to the lush tropical rainforest and white-sand beaches of the north, Australia’s northern frontier harbours some of its most dramatically varied landscapes. The Northern Territory’s 24 national parks include some of Aussie’s headline acts, and it’s easy to fill up your NT camping trip with iconic landmarks, crocodile sightings, and waterfalls. The cooler, dryer months of May through September are the best time for a camping trip—the sweltering temperatures and flash floods of the wet season (October through April) should only be attempted with a 4WD.
Darwin and Arnhem Land
NT capital Darwin is the gateway to Australia’s second-largest national park, Kakadu National Park, where you can swim beneath cascading waterfalls, cruise through crocodile-filled wetlands, and camp out in the heart of the rainforest. To the west, Mary River National Park has tranquil riverside campgrounds ideal for fishing and birdwatching, while Litchfield National Park is famous for its giant termite mounds and waterfall hikes. Intrepid campers can also escape to the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the far north coast.
Katherine & Central NT
The road between Darwin and Alice Springs is peppered with scenic detours, such as the cliff-top hikes and canoeing trails of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Stop to marvel at the otherworldly landscapes of Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles Conservation Reserve) and explore the Cutta Cutta Caves in Elsey National Park, or discover the 4WD trails of Judbarra Gregory National Park, all of which have great camping options.
Red Centre
No visit to the NT is complete without a visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to the majestic Uluru. For the full experience, sleep out in a swag beneath the desert stars and wake up early to watch the sunrise over Australia’s most famous landmark. More natural wonders await at Watarrka National Park, home to Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, where you can hike through Simpsons Gap and camp at Ormiston Gorge.
National Parks in Northern Territory.
Discover natural wonders, deserted beaches, and crocodile-filled wetlands in the Northern Territory’s national parks.
From the arid desert plains of the Red Centre to the lush tropical rainforest and white-sand beaches of the north, Australia’s northern frontier harbours some of its most dramatically varied landscapes. The Northern Territory’s 24 national parks include some of Aussie’s headline acts, and it’s easy to fill up your NT camping trip with iconic landmarks, crocodile sightings,
Read more...From the arid desert plains of the Red Centre to the lush tropical rainforest and white-sand beaches of the north, Australia’s northern frontier harbours some of its most dramatically varied landscapes. The Northern Territory’s 24 national parks include some of Aussie’s headline acts, and it’s easy to fill up your NT camping trip with iconic landmarks, crocodile sightings, and waterfalls. The cooler, dryer months of May through September are the best time for a camping trip—the sweltering temperatures and flash floods of the wet season (October through April) should only be attempted with a 4WD.
Darwin and Arnhem Land
NT capital Darwin is the gateway to Australia’s second-largest national park, Kakadu National Park, where you can swim beneath cascading waterfalls, cruise through crocodile-filled wetlands, and camp out in the heart of the rainforest. To the west, Mary River National Park has tranquil riverside campgrounds ideal for fishing and birdwatching, while Litchfield National Park is famous for its giant termite mounds and waterfall hikes. Intrepid campers can also escape to the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the far north coast.
Katherine & Central NT
The road between Darwin and Alice Springs is peppered with scenic detours, such as the cliff-top hikes and canoeing trails of Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Stop to marvel at the otherworldly landscapes of Karlu Karlu (Devil's Marbles Conservation Reserve) and explore the Cutta Cutta Caves in Elsey National Park, or discover the 4WD trails of Judbarra Gregory National Park, all of which have great camping options.
Red Centre
No visit to the NT is complete without a visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, home to the majestic Uluru. For the full experience, sleep out in a swag beneath the desert stars and wake up early to watch the sunrise over Australia’s most famous landmark. More natural wonders await at Watarrka National Park, home to Kings Canyon, and Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, where you can hike through Simpsons Gap and camp at Ormiston Gorge.