Australia Tours To Northern Territories

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Australia Tours to Northern Territories

Corresponding to the size of France, Italy and Spain combined; Australia’s Outback Northern Territory is delimited by Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. It is blessed with the profusion of natural environments and spectacular wildlife. It is a federal city of Australia with its capital at Darwin. Residents of the Northern Territory are often known simply as ‘Territorians’. There are many very small settlements sprinkled across the Territory but the larger population centers are located on the single sealed road that links Darwin to southern Australia, the Stuart Highway, known to locals simply as “the track”.

There are a large number of Attractions located in various regions, towns and cities within Northern Territory. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre offers imposing displays of past and present aircraft as well as historical information on the Northern Territory’s aviation throughout history. From some of the first planes in Australia to military aircraft used during World War II, the guided tours can take through the rich and assorted aviation history of the Territory. The Darwin Crocodile Farm is located just 38 kilometers south of Darwin and is home to some 10,000 crocodiles. The crocodiles vary in size from hatchlings just a few centimeters long to large males over five meters in length. Most tourists choose to visit during the twice-daily feeding time when the large animals leave their water holes to be hand fed by the experienced handlers. The Kakadu National Park is a huge reserve and its international appeal and cultural implication has led to a World Heritage listing for the area. The Kakadu National Park covers some 20,000 square kilometers and is one of Australia’s most sundry and stunning parks. The Darwin Botanic Gardens are just two kilometers north of the Darwin City Centre and covers 42 hectares. The garden has a big commitment to local Northern Territory plants and boasts a collection of over 400 tropical palms as well as a waterfall, walking trails, playground, orchid farm and much more. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territories is a distinctive opportunity to expose the diverse history and art of the territory and adjoining regions. Particularly notable is the museum’s extensive collection of Aboriginal art and historical materials covering work from Arnhem Land, Bathurst and Melville islands. Mindil beach is a popular tourist spot, but on Thursday and Sunday nights in the dry season families are able to visit the entertaining beach market.