The Northern Territory is one of the last natural wilderness areas in Australia and the world, with unique scenery, pristine beauty and extreme climates. It is an impressive country between tropical vegetation, bush and desert, which has an abundance of stunning sights for travelers.

Alice Springs

"The Alice," the Australians affectionately call the city in the arid Red Center. Alice Springs was founded during the course of the telegraph construction, in 1872, on a breakthrough of the MacDonnell Ranges near a spring.

Today, "The Alice" is the most essential starting point for trips to the red center of the country. The image of Alice Springs is dedicated to restaurants, luxury hotels and caravan parks, entertainment venues (casinos) and countless shops and galleries.

From the Anzac Hills, in the north, one has a stunning view over the entire city, with its street-network through the manicured, irrigated gardens and trees in the south. Outside the city, lies the Frontier Camel Farm facing the enormous backdrop of the MacDonnell Ranges. Here, a wide variety of camels and dromedaries are raced and reared. The entrance fee includes a camel ride, camel museum and admission to the adjacent Museum of Reptiles.

Darwin

With around 80.000 inhabitants, the northern city of Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory. Darwin is also called "the most different city." As a matter of fact, life, indeed, seems to run under uncommon rules in the "Top End" of Australia.

A rare attraction, in Darwin, is the Aqua Scene at the north end of the Esplanade. Every day, hundreds of fish run into the bay with the tide; and, as a visitor, one may feed the marine fish by hand. At the eastern end of the Esplanade is the rebuilt Christ Church Cathedral. The original construction was destroyed by Cyclone Tracy; therefore, the representation of waves and fishing nets, on the glass windows, reminiscent of the cyclone victims at sea.

Further north, above the Fannie Bay, is the Botanic Garden, which was created over a century ago. Particularly impressive are the more than 400 tropical palm trees and a rain forest, in small format, with a waterfall, pond and an orchid garden. In the southern part of the botanical garden is an amphitheater where concerts and performances by Aborigines can be seen.

The Kakadu National Park

The area boasts not only through its size; but the almost unbelievable diversity of plants and animals. Especially the famous and fearsome crocodiles made Kakadu National Park an extremely popular tourist attraction. Travelers can talk to a ranger, who will tell them about the culture of the indigenous people who first lived in Arnhem Land. Amazing rock arts and sandstone caves can be visited in Arnhem Land, as well.

Tennant Creek

These gigantic granite balls are just next to the highway and part of the Davenport Ranges. Due to geological fault lines, millions of years ago, hard granite rocks were pushed to the surface of the earth. There, the hot rock layer cooled too quickly, which caused more cracks. Eventually, the different sized rock blocks were cut by erosion and formed the now so admired Devils Marbles.

Katherine

Local attractions for tourists include the small Katherine Museum, where one can discover the aircraft of the first "Flying Doctor", Clyde Fenton. Moreover, one can marvel over the former train station, with an exhibition on the Never-Never Railway.

34 miles north of Katherine, a tarred access road leads to Edith Falls. A short hike brings guests across the hill to a pond and a 196 feet high waterfall. The unique landscape is especially breathtaking after the rain season because of the lush vegetation. At the car park, there is a small campground, as well. Furthermore, here the Edith Falls Wilderness Walk has its exit to the Katherine Gorge.

 
Although it seems enormous, the Northern Territory is only a small part of the vast beauty of Australia. The land "down under" has so much more to offer, such as ancient rain forests, majestic mountains, secluded lakes, and, of course, the largest reef in the world. Travelers who wish to see all these incredible things should opt for cheap airfares and cheap domestic flights. Student Travel and Flight Center offer this commodity, so Australia lovers can get the most out of their exiting holidays.