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Get all the information you need to plan your trip before you leave home, from buses, trains and planes to visas, safety info and weather.

Experiences across the Red Centre and the Top End will satisfy all tastes and budgets from adventure to luxury to relaxation and culture. With so many places to visit and things to see, it’s good to plan ahead and be prepared whenever possible to make the most of your time in this spectacular part of the world.

If you’re looking for some inspiration on places to go and things to do in the Northern Territory, check out our itineraries and articles pages.

Plan your trip around the NT

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Accommodation

Book yourself into one of the Northern Territory’s many accommodation options, from five-star luxury hotels and wilderness resorts to safari camps and backpacker hostels.

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Getting here & around

Travel the Northern Territory by air, sea, rail or road. With so many possibilities, you can do the NT your way.

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Transport & hire

Whether planning an off-road adventure, a relaxing campervan holiday or a weekend fishing trip, it's easy to hire a vehicle suited to NT's terrain.

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Useful information

Get tips for planning your Northern Territory trip, including advice about visas, accessibility, communication, safety and the best NT travel apps.

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Visitor information centres

Get the low-down from a local at one of NT’s tourist centres, or from a tourist information counter located at major transport hubs and attractions.

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Maps

Don't venture out into uncharted Territory. Plan your NT adventure with these comprehensive maps covering towns, deserts, islands, national parks, tourist drives and 4WD tracks.

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Weather & seasons

While much of Australia shivers through the winter months of June–July, in the NT the sun is shining and the great outdoors beckon.

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Itineraries

Looking for travel inspiration? Choose from one of our itineraries or create your own trip. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a week or longer on the road, awaken your senses on a trip to the Northern Territory.

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Travelling to the NT from abroad

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Australia Airpass

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Getting here by air

Domestic flights to the NT are operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tiger and Jetstar.

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International airlines

Darwin International Airport is a major gateway to Australia for international flights, offering easy access to and from Europe, America and Asia.

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Working holidays and visas in Australia

The Northern Territory gives visitors the opportunity to experience a lifestyle that's very different from the rest of Australia and the world.

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Holiday for a living!

The Northern Territory is a haven for local travellers chasing that "endless summer" and for international folk it’s a playground of adventure, culture, and world renowned nature and wildlife. Locals don't take life or themselves too seriously and you shouldn't either. There's a good vibe here, without the big city attitude.

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Currency

Read up on Australia's currency, banking, foreign exchange facilities, credit cards, ATMs, Goods and Services Tax and the Tourist Refund Scheme.

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Visas

If you're visiting the Northern Territory from overseas, get details on obtaining a tourist or working holiday visa prior to arrival in Australia.

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Useful information

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Accessible travel

In the Northern Territory, we warmly welcome travellers of all abilities. Our mission is to empower you by providing the necessary information to confidently plan your next dream holiday.

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Visitor permits

When visiting or travelling through Aboriginal lands and waters in the Northern Territory, you require a permit.

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Phone reception

Taking your cell phone travelling? Mobile coverage is available in most population centres, but you may also want to hire a satellite phone.

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Purchasing and drinking alcohol

Note that restrictions apply to the purchase and public consumption of alcohol in the Northern Territory, but not to licensed restaurants, hotels or clubs.

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Safety information

Take these safety precautions in the great outdoors to make sure your holiday in the Northern Territory is memorable for all the right reasons.

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From iconic Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta in the Red Centre to Kakadu, Litchfield and the Tiwi Islands in the Top End, there's no end to what you'll discover when you set out to explore the wonders of the Northern Territory.

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Itineraries

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Plan your trip around the NT

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Accommodation

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Getting here & around

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Transport & hire

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Useful information

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Visitor information centres

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Maps

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Weather & seasons

Itineraries

Travelling to the NT from abroad

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Australia Airpass

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Getting here by air

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International airlines

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Working holidays and visas in Australia

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Holiday for a living!

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Currency

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Visas

Useful information

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Accessible travel

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Visitor permits

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Phone reception

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Purchasing and drinking alcohol

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Safety information

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