ADVENTURE

Head to Northern Territory for these Kickass Australian Adventures!

Devika Khosla

Last updated: Sep 26, 2019

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Eat

Try some Aboriginal specialties in the Northern Territory like barramundi fish and bush tea.

Do

Go on a free ranger-guided activity at Kakadu National Park.

See

Look out for Alice Springs’ most famous wild resident, the red kangaroo!

Shop

Pick up some colourful Aboriginal art from the local markets in Darwin.

Trivia

The golf course in Alice Springs is ranked in the top ten desert courses in the world.

Australia’s Northern Territory is a hidden gem. Known as the Australian Outback, it promises adrenaline-pumping experiences that can only be had here. Easily accessible from major Australian cities, treat yourself to a trip of a lifetime. Head to Northern Territory for these kickass Australian adventures!

Camel Riding in Alice Springs

The arid landscape of Alice Springs is ideal of camel riding. A popular way to explore the terrain known for its picturesque gorges, take a camelback ride during sunset through the scenic Red Centre. As you enjoy the glowing beauty surrounding you, learn more about these gentle animals that were once the original mode or transportation in the Australian Outback!

Duration: 1 hour
Approximate Cost: Starting at AU$ 49 per person

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Quad Biking in the West MacDonnell Ranges

Ready for a real kickass Australian adventure? Quad biking in the West MacDonnell Ranges will have your adrenaline pumping in no time as you ride these all-terrain vehicles along bush trails, riverbeds and mountain ranges. Stop to admire the rugged Australian Outback and even some native wildlife like kangaroos and dingos.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Approximate Cost: Starting at AU$ 110 per person

Swimming with Crocodiles in Darwin

Not for the faint-hearted, this Australian adventure will give you goosebumps just reading about it! Swimming with crocodiles in what is ominously called the Cage of Death is the ultimate thrill you can get at Crocosaurus Cove. Descend into a saltwater enclosure where you can get a closeup of the world’s largest reptile, the saltwater crocodile. See them (there are four!) circle around you and be fed a few metres away. Yikes!

Duration: 15 minutes
Approximate Cost: Starting at AU$ 170 per person

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Helicoptering over Kakadu National Park

For a bird’s-eye view of the magnificent scenery of the Kakadu National Park, take a helicopter ride for the ultimate panoramic vistas. Fly over ancient sites, rivers, billabongs and flood plains and see the wonders of this World Heritage-listed park.

Duration: 30 minutes
Approximate Cost: Starting at AU$ 150 per person

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Canoeing in Nitmiluk National Park

The tawny gorges of Nitmiluk National Park boast of stunning scenery and canoeing down the Katherine River is a great way to take it all in. The Katherine Gorge is one of the most popular gorges here and affords the opportunity to see abundant bird and wildlife that inhabit the area. Pull out on the shoreline and enjoy a picnic before getting back to paddling and your Australian adventure.

Duration: Half, full or multi-day
Approximate Cost: Starting at AU$ 81 per person.

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