Uluru rocks from space
A STRIKING photo of Uluru taken from a satellite has gone viral and cemented the spiritual heart of Australia as a top tourist destination.
Northern Territory
5 things you need to do in the NT
IT DREW more local and international visitors in 2014 than any other year. We’ve all heard of Uluru, but what else is there to do in the Northern Territory?
Northern attractions
How would you describe Darwin? It’s Byron Bay meets Bundaberg meets Cairns. It’s fun, it’s mixed-up, but it kind of works.
Busted: 6 myths about the Northern Territory
TURNS out Aussies are a little confused when it comes to the Northern Territory. Here are the bizarre things we believe about our ancient land.
Man shell-shocked by grisly find Crabber shell-shocked by grisly find
A MAN who was crabbing at his favourite spot returned with a rather interesting bounty. Little did he know the area was actually an Aboriginal burial site.
Australia’s legal fireworks about to go off
IT’S a fireworks frenzy, with NT locals spending hundreds of dollars each to let off as many fireworks as possible. Right now. Even the crocs are scared.
Nine reasons not to travel overseas
IT IS one of the biggest tourist destinations in Australia, yet there is a fair chance you’ve never been. Here’s why you should stop snobbing your own backyard.
Balloon plan floated for Uluru
TOURISTS would get a bird’s eye view of Uluru from a tethered helium balloon in a proposal from Ayers Rock Resort.
Rare sight as Aussie wonder transformed
IT’S an event that 99 per cent of visitors to Uluru never get a chance to witness. In the space of just a few hours, the landmark became home to a series of spectacular waterfalls.
Shooting stars in the Outback
A TRIP with a professional photographer helps visitors capture great pictures and new skills.
Tales from an ancient place
A TRIP to Arnhem Land reveals rich indigenous heritage and mysteries to make you eager to return.
Family holiday in Red Centre
DONNA Kramer takes her family on an Outback adventure holiday to Uluru in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Northern Territory will keep drawing you back
THIS ancient land in the north of Australia has a magentic pull for both new and past visitors, writes Kári Gíslason.
Tasty bite of the Top End
OUR readers tell us the best places to see, eat, stay and shop in the Northern Territory’s capital. Compiled by Chanel Parratt.
Amazing rock and jumping crocs
Spectacular scenery and wonderful wildlife abound in the Northern Territory capital
The top 12 destinations from Adelaide to Darwin
EXPLORE Australia’s epic heartland: from the cold Southern Ocean, past Uluru and into the tropical Top End, write Charles Rawlings-Way and Meg Worby
Travel through the heart of Australia on The Ghan
A TRIP on The Ghan from Darwin to Adelaide is much more than just a journey between two cities, writes Christopher Russell.
Dreaming of an adventure to Kakadu?
THIS wonderful park is even better than the many pictures of it convey, writes Jennifer Adams.
Track across the Outback on The Ghan
THE iconic train journey traces the route of the first Outback explorers and Afghan cameleers and there are plenty of opportunities for tours off the rails too.
Discover Darwin’s military past
THERE is fascinating history to uncover in the tropical city that has a colourful past from its involvement in World War Two.
Iva’s inspiration for Great Southern Land
IVA Davies visits the place that inspired his hit Great Southern Land 30 years ago.
Crocs and cyclones on a trip to Darwin
KAREN Reimann, winner of our Jetstar Escape Challenge, flew to Darwin with a pocket full of cash and a checklist of activities.
Matt Moran’s croc encounter
MATT Moran argues with a mean crocodile and learns to cook it the indigenous way during a visit to the top end.
Reader’s guide to Darwin
DARWIN is the hottest Australian city in more ways than one, having been named one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 world cities for 2012.
Red centre in spring excellence
CLUSTERED around the coast, many Aussies never get to see the centre of this wide land and spring is a top time to explore it.
Timeless territory gorge-ous
STOP the clock, just relax and bask in the nature’s grandeur millenia old – this is Nitmiluk.
Exploring the rail Australia
THEY were the ships of the desert camels loaded with essential supplies and led by mainly Afghan handlers to help open up the vast interior of this wide brown land.
Jumping monster croc a tourist’s treat
PHOTOGRAPHER snaps moment monster 5.5m saltwater croc launches from the water for tourists in the Northern Territory.
Visit the land of colour
TAKE the scenic route through the heart of Australia, from Alice Springs to Watarrka National Park, home to everything from Kings Canyon to Uluru.
Darwin outdoor cinema guide
ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Darwin.
Camp out in Kakadu
IT’S almost impossible to see everything Kakadu has to offer, but you’ll certainly get close on this trek through gorges, billabongs and more.
Best Aussie winter escapes
FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin’s deckchair cinema – here is Australia’s must-do winter travel guide.
How to escape an Aussie winter
DITCH the doonas and flannel PJs this winter and let the sun lead you overseas to Mexico, Egypt and beyond.
Government rejects Uluru climbing ban
TOURISTS will continue to climb Uluru, with the Federal Government announcing the drawcard will remain open until its popularity dwindles.
Top of the Territory
FROM safari suites with views across the floodplains, to air-conditioned tented cabins under the stars here’s the NT’s hot stays of 2008.
Star struck in Darwin
ROLL out your rug, fill up your esky and snuggle up to a complete stranger under the stars as we celebrate Australia’s best outdoor cinemas.
Cruising the Kimberley Coast
CRUISING across the Top End aboard the first premium superliner to be based in Australia, Barry O’Brien is mesmerised.
Caged in with the crocs
LOOKING for adventure with plenty of bite? Get up close and smile at a crocodile, all within the heart of Darwin.
Bullo, boots ‘n’ all
A HOLIDAY on a working cattle station brings out the cowboy in all of us, writes Linda Smith.
Gorge on Outback beauty
FROM hand-crafted didgeridoos to kangaroo stew Nigel Adlam tastes the Northern Territory on a stunning cruise of Nitmiluk Gorge.
On the Larapinta Trail
BETWEEN April and September, hundreds of hikers enjoy trekking along parts of the often challenging Larapinta Trail through the West MacDonnell ranges.
Outback croc odyssey
LOCAL knowledge of crocodile sightings is important when kayaking in the Top End, but having someone to cook meals and drive you back to town is even better.
Quickly, into Kings Canyon
THE Northern Territory is now more geared towards shorter stays, reports Jim Dickins after two glorious days at Kings Canyon, between Uluru and Alice Springs.
Outback oasis
AFTER the Big Wet, Jenny Stevens experiences a luxury outback adventure that has her sipping fine wine metres away from grumpy buffaloes and wild brumbies.
Camels trampling the Outback
THE novelty of a herd of humps in the back paddock is wearing thin as NT Aborigines, farmers and outback locals count the cost of skyrocketing camel numbers.
Cruise into a fascinating past
ANCIENT Aboriginal sites reveal their mystic secrets to Jenny Stevens as she explores Australia’s Top End aboard the luxurious Orion cruise ship.
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