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Northern Territory

A snuggle with one of his adopted kangaroos.

The kangaroo sanctuary that inspired a new Australian film

Meet the NT’s original mob boss, a gentle giant whose wildlife rescue work forms the basis of a new movie.

  • Catherine Best
Wangi Falls.

Nine surprising things in the NT’s best-kept secret

Litchfield National Park is just a 90-minute drive from Darwin and most of its visitors are locals.

  • Helen Signy
Ancient site that never gets old … the artwork at Mount Borradaile

The extraordinary ancient artwork kept secret until 1987

It might be ancient, but the world’s largest single collection of rock art never gets old.

  • Helen Pitt
Kata Tjuta.

Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Developed in consultation with traditional owners, the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.

  • Julietta Jameson
One of the new Gold Premium cabins.

On board epic Aussie train’s new ‘premium economy’ class

The Ghan’s new “gold premium” class is similar in concept to premium economy on a plane, except you have your own private bathroom.

  • Craig Platt
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after 11 years, the British Government sent word that the settlement was to be abandoned, and the residents could all come home.

The bizarre Australian ghost town that was supposed to repel an invasion

Today, looking out at the ruins that remain of Victoria Settlement in the middle of absolutely nowhere, it all seems a ludicrous experiment.

  • Sue Williams
The pool at the station looks more Port Douglas than outback NT.

The surprising thing about Australia’s famous outback homestead stay

Bullo River Station is a five-star luxury property offering a five-star luxury experience, but its appeal has nothing to do with the trimmings.

  • Craig Tansley
Bitter Springs, set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park.

The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches

I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.

  • Julia D'Orazio
“A collective gasp”… Sunrise Journeys.

Team behind Vivid Sydney creates spectacular new display at Uluru

The traditional stories and flavours of the Red Centre are the inspiration for the latest offerings at Ayers Rock Resort.

  • Julie Miller
Arnhem Land is a unique region of Australia that’s almost all Aboriginal freehold land, stretching from the Gulf of Carpentaria in the east to Kakadu National Park in the west.

One of the world’s last untouched places is right here in Australia

Indigenous life has an incredibly long history in Arnhem Land, and it feels an absolute privilege to be given a glimpse of it.

  • Sue Williams

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