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Awaken your senses walking through the lush monsoon forests of the tropical north or challenge yourself trekking through the rocky red heart of the Northern Territory.
Northern Territory has an extraordinary number of walking trails, from those that ramble through the rich tropics, to trekking rocky outcrops and chasms. Discover the mystery of Uluru - Australia’s most recognisable natural wonder on a 9.4 kilometre base walk.
The Jatbula Trail walk will take you into the heart of Nitmuluk National Park. It meanders through one of the world’s largest collections of aboriginal rock art. The Larapinta Trail, recognised as one of the world’s top walking trails, travels along the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, while the Giles Track traverses the soaring sandstone walls of Kings Canyon and finishes at Kathleen Springs. To fully discover Litchfield National Park, strap on your boots and hit the Tabletop Track, a 39 kilometre walk. Step off the plane, get out of the car and explore the Northern Territory on foot. If you are considering walking trails or trekking trips, the Northern Territory must be on your list of travel destinations.
Did you know?
Bushwalking through Kakadu National Park, you can see more than 1600 plant species, 280 bird species and 10,000 insect species.
The wollybutt and stringybark trees are the two main types used to make didgeridoos after they have been hollowed out by termites.
Whilst trekking at Ormiston Gorge on the Larapinta Trail, keep an eye out for the rare Long-tailed Dunnart. The mouse-like marsupial is a relative of the Tasmanian Devil.
The black-footed rock wallaby, found at Simpson Gap, can jump up to 4 metres to reach another rock.
Bushwalking along the Larapinta Trail you’ll see Mt Zeil, the highest point in the Northern Territory (1531 metres).
