Visiting the Northern Territory

Darwin, the Northern Territory's capital city, is well known as Australia's gateway to world class nature and cultural activities and experiences. With a population of approximately 100,000, it is a vibrant destination renowned for its tropical climate and colourful characters.

It's a lively harbour city where the focus is on outdoor activities - eating, drinking, visiting the markets and sunset cruises on the harbour. The temperature in Darwin ensures a fabulous outdoor lifestyle and is consistently around 32 degrees maximum year round.

It's the perfect place to simply relax, recharge the batteries and enjoy the relaxed laidback lifestyle with a multicultural twist!

Visits to the Tiwi Islands and Litchfield National Park are easily accessible on short day trips or further afield World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and Katherine are ideal if you have more time to explore.

For more information about Darwin and the Northern Territory visit Tourism NT.

Tourism NT
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