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Northern Territory

Ayers Rock Resort.

Seeing Australia’s big attractions could soon get much easier

Journey Beyond’s acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia means cross-country rail trips, Uluru and a reef escape could all be part of one itinerary.

  • Julietta Jameson
Outback beach … Ormiston Gorge waterhole.

Australia’s spectacular outback is now much easier to do, in less time

You no longer need to quit your job or join the grey nomad convoys in order to experience the best of outback Australia.

  • Belinda Jackson
Kata Tjuta.

Australia’s 100 all-time greatest destinations

Natural beauty, cultural hotspots, amazing food and wine: it’s not hard to find 100 amazing places in our own backyard. The tricky bit? Deciding what to leave out.

Melbourne’s Albert Park Lake is home to the city’s Formula 1 Grand Prix track.

Melbourne makes New York Times’ 2026 must-visit list – for specific reason

A Formula 1 milestone and a sacred waterfall caught the attention of The New York Times judges in the annual 52 Places to Go list.

  • Katherine Scott
The Airport resort’s huge swimming pool.

Australian airport hotel – and its gigantic pool – feels like a resort

With a lagoon-style pool and Bali-style villas, this might be Australia’s most relaxing capital city airport hotel.

  • Jim Darby
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Darwin Airport has Top-End aesthetic – Indigenous art adorns the departures entrance.

‘Worst airport’: Strict rule has some passengers venting

 A Google search of Darwin Airport made me dread my visit. And while I was pleasantly surprised, there is one thing I would change.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Nature’s infinity pool at Gunlom Falls.

After six difficult years, spectacular Aussie swimming spot to reopen

Traditional owners closed the spot to visitors due to the disturbance of a sacred men’s site by Parks Australia.

  • Julietta Jameson
This part of Arnhem Land is home to some of the most significant Aboriginal art on Earth.

In all of Australia you won’t find anywhere else like this wonderland

Once you get to this part of the Top End, a fancy bar is one where the drinks are actually cold.

  • Craig Tansley
Ellery Creek Big Hole in the West MacDonnell Ranges.

Best of the Northern Territory

Uluru might still front the tourism posters, but there’s a lot more luring visitors to the Northern Territory today.

Trekking the Larapinta.

New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

From May, the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across riverbanks, desert plains and mountains.

  • Julietta Jameson