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outdoors in Northern Territory : the essentials

Canyons in Alice Springs

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

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We have arrived at the first important stop, if we were to decide to visit the West Macdonnell Mountain Range. Situated just 17 ki

Canyons in Alice Springs

Ormiston Gorge and Pound

I thought this was the most amazing part of the West Macdonnell Range (a little over 130 kilometers from Alice Springs). It is a t

Rivers in Darwin

Katherine Gorge

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In the heart of Nitmiluk Park, we can find a series of 13 gorges carved by the river through the rocky cliffs. The best way to ex

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Limilngan-Wulna People

There are often problems between travelers and the Aboriginal communities of Australia, who are trying to preserve their customs a

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Mary River National Park

There are small boats offering trips on the River Mary, where you'll find yourself in a few centimetres of water. Small groups of

Waterfalls in Darwin

Maguk Gorge (Barramundi Gorge)

In the heart of Kakadu National Park, the Maguk gorges are also known as the Barramundi gorges, after the fish that live in abund

Viewpoints in Darwin

Esplanade

This is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant places to go for a walk in Darwin, a park with hundreds of trees, exotic birds, and b

Ponds in Alice Springs

Ellery Creek Big Hole

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The West Macdonnell Range is the most popular place in the area, nearly 100 km from Alice Springs. Although the water is pretty co

Canyons in Alice Springs

Jessie Gap

Small canyon, which is very close to Emily Gap, a little over 15 km from Alice Springs, called East Macdonnell Hills. A short trai

Nature Reserves in Darwin

Indo Pacific Marine

A chance to observe coral reefs like you're there, but without having to dive among the sharks. It's a bit expensive, but it's wor

Waterfalls in Darwin

Tolmer Falls

Located in Litchfield Park, with a magnificent view of water cascading into the deep pool below. The area offers access to the lo

Canyons in Alice Springs

Emily Gap

Along with a little pond-stream (when it rains), this is located just over 10 km from Alice Springs. A short trail of about 100 me

Nature Reserves in Alice Springs

Corroboree Rock

Corroboree Rock was sacred to the Australian aborigines. It's about 50 kilometers east of Alice Springs in the area called East Ma

Hiking in Alice Springs

MacDonnell Ranges

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East of Alice Springs, there is a route that is part paved and part road (suitable only for 4x4s) which runs through this mountain

Canyons in Alice Springs

Redbank Gorge

This was the furthest I went from Alice Springs during my trip, nearly 170km from the city. Although the water was pretty cold, I

Hiking in Alice Springs

Ghost Gum Walk

When we visited the Ormiston Gorge, we had the option of doing a several hour hike. It's a circular route, but you might have to s

Hiking in Yulara

Mala Walk

There are two possible options when you reach the magical Uluru. You can climb to the top, but doing so is not well received by th

Nature Reserves in Jabiru

Ubirr

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