Welcome to  the Northern Territory.

TOURS AND PACKAGES

See the great icons of the Northern Territory's tourism - Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park, Arnhem Land, Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park, Ayers Rock (Uluru) and Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon  as well as the cities of Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.

You can experience the Northern Territory in a variety of accommodation ranging from camping, budget hotel, family accommodation to luxury hotel and resort suites. There are tours and safaris to suite all tastes and budgets.

To holiday in the Northern Territory with APT is to enrich your life with new sights and sounds, tastes and traditions, people and places. It’s an experience you’ll always treasure and love to share. From secluded tropical hideaways in the Top End to the natural monuments and rich history of the Red Centre, every APT Northern Territory holiday is unique. Feel the thrill of discovering the wonders and wildlife of this region, whether first visit or fifth. 

Tailor your holiday so it is just that; your very own, and travel with the experts as we share our knowledge of this great land.

The Top End Darwin 
The Territory’s tropical capital, Darwin is a relaxed modern city located on a beautiful harbour, and makes for an excellent exploration base. Highlights within and around Darwin include: 
• the tropical 34 hectare Darwin Botanic Gardens; 
• the fascinating Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory; 
• all the superb attractions in World Heritage- listed Kakadu National Park; 
• Litchfield National Park, spectacular Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park and beyond.

Kakadu National Park 
Covering 20 000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is not only home to a profusion of birdlife and fauna, but possesses enormous natural and cultural significance, resulting in its World Heritage listing. Feature highlights include: 
• the Aboriginal rock art galleries of Ubirr and Nourlangie, dating back 20 000 years; 
• waterlily—covered lagoons such as Yellow Water billabong with its waterbirds and crocodiles; 
• the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River with Aboriginal guides; 
• the spectacular tumbling waterfalls of Jim Jim, Twin and Gunlom. 

Arnhem Land 
A land of untouched beauty, Aborigines have lived in Arnhem Land for thousands of years, and access is only possible with special permission. A visit to Arnhem Land can include such highlights as: 
• learning of traditional hunting skills, food gathering and the preparation of bush tucker; 
• visit Oenpelli Aboriginal settlement; 
• rarely seen Aboriginal rock art and ancient occupation sites in their natural state. 

Litchfleld National Park 
Virtually unknown as a tourist destination until proclaimed a National Park in 1986, Litchfield offers many examples of Top End beauty, with stunning waterfalls and waterholes, sandstone escarpments, monsoon rainforest and intriguing termite mounds. Highlights of the park include: 
• visits to stunning waterfalls such as Tolmer Falls and the double waterfall forming Florence Falls; 
• a swim in the rock pool at Wangi Falls. 

Nitmiluk National Park — Katherine Gorge 
South of Darwin on the Stuart Highway, lies Nitmiluk National Park, renowned for its spectacular gorges, 13 in all, formed by the Katherine River cutting through the Arnhem Land plateau. Memorable activities in Nitmiluk include: 
• a guided cruise between the sheer rock walls of Katherine Gorge viewing diverse birdlife and the ancient rock art which adorns the walls; 
• a visit to the crystal clear pool at Edith Falls. 

The Red Centre 
Alice Springs 
Located close to the centre of the continent, Alice Springs is the heart of the Red Centre, and the perfect base from which to explore. Highlights in and around The Alice’ include: 
• the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges; 
• Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park; 
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the south; 
• the widely revered Alice Springs Desert Park, where you can explore different desert habitats;
• Palm Valley in Finke Gorge National Park. 

Alice Springs is also the terminus or start point for the legendary Ghan desert railway journey.

Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park. 
This World Heritage-listed National Park offers the visitor a host of activities and attractions, including two of the world’s great natural wonders: the monolith of Uluru (Ayers Rock) rising 348 metres from the desert landscape, and Kata Tjuta (Olgas), 36 giant rocky domes. Highlights to enjoy in the park include: 
• an Uluru climb or guided base walk viewing ancient Aboriginal rock paintings and sacred sites; • a walk into Olga Gorge viewing plants only found in and around this unique formation; 
• learning of the ancient traditions of the Anangu people, the park’s original inhabitants; 
• sunrise and sunset drinks at Uluru. 

Watarrka National Park 
Coming from the Aboriginal word referring to the umbrella bush that thrives here, Watarrka National Park has been home to the Luritja people for more than 20000 years, and is also home to Kings Canyon. Situated on the western edge of the George Gill Ranges, Kings Canyon is a huge formation of weathered rocks and beautiful waterholes. 

Activities and sights include: 
• a walk to the canyon rim to enjoy views of the countryside and the towering 100 metre walls; 
• explore the domed rock formation known as the ‘Lost City’; 
• discover the richly vegetated valley where the ‘Garden of Eden’ waterhole is found; 
• a relaxing stroll along the shaded canyon floor. 

West MacDonnell National Park 
Heading west from Alice Springs takes you to West MacDonnell National Park, renowned for its beautiful gorges, waterholes and rich ancient landscapes. Major attractions and memorable experiences within the park include: 
• Simpsons Gap, where rock wallabies can be found in and around the rocky clefts; 
• A walk into Angkerle (Standley Chasm), a stunning break in the range, just five metres wide.