Northern Territory, Australia

Fly into Darwin, the NT’s tropical capital city and feel immediately at home with its laid-back attitude and al fresco lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the NT’s adventurous side and have an epic time ticking off all the exciting must-dos.

James Bond themed jet ski tours run across Darwin Harbour giving epic views of the city and a perfect vantage point to watch the spectacular sunsets that Darwin is so famous for.

Rocks – everyone’s got them but the NT has the second biggest monolith in the world. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is home to world icon Uluru and there’s so many ways to enjoy the majestic beauty and learn about its spiritual significance. From helicopter tours to skydiving experiences to motorcycle excursions to camel rides. And if you want to walk it, you can do that too!

Carl Cox, Flight Facilities, Bass in the Grass, Dark Skies Festival, Parrtjima – yup these incredible events are all in the Northern Territory!

Infinity Beats on a Sunday at Mindil Beach Resort is the perfect place to enjoys DJs next to the infinity pool with a cocktail in hand, looking out over the Arafura Sea. Stroll across to the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets to grab a snack and a drink and take in the sunset.!

Head to Nightcliff foreshore for quirky food trucks or to enjoy a chilled BBQ on the lawns.

Across the top end of the NT, you’re spoilt for choice. Hike through Litchy as the locals call it (Litchfield National Park), only an hours' outside of Darwin, and you’ll come across waterfalls with epic drops and cooling waterholes. Perfect to lie back and soak in your natural surroundings. Head out to Kakadu National Park and you’ll find stunning gorges, plenty of wildlife, laid back swimming holes and yes, more epic waterfalls. Stop over in Katherine for natural hot springs, lie back and relax in the crystal-clear water and let the current transport you through the beautiful surroundings.

There are over 40 different indigenous language groups residing in the NT. The art and cultural pieces are a mind blowing 65,000 years old and they’re well worth a visit.

When you’re in the Top End jump on a tour just outside of Darwin with Pudakul. When you’re in Kakadu National Park check out Kakadu Tourism and Kakadu Cultural Tours. For those road trips down the Stuart Highway, stop by and check out Nitmiluk Tours and Top Didj in Katherine. Red Centre visitors should check out Maruku Artsat Uluru to learn the art of dot painting, Karrke near Kings Canyon offers some great bush tucker experiences and Voyages offer a ton of tours where you can learn more about the local Anangu culture.

One of the best things to do in Australia is a working holiday, and the Northern Territory is one of the country’s best regions in which to do that. Most travellers base themselves in either Darwin, close to highlights including Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk Gorge, or Alice Springs, close to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kings Canyon.

You’ll find heaps of employment options, covering everything from working with cattle on beautiful Outback ranches, or working with people in the buzzing lights of Darwin. It’s important to have a Working Holiday Visa, as this will give you permission by the Australian government to work for up to 12 months once you’ve entered the country.