Northern Territory, Australia
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Welcome to Australia, the sixth largest country and one of the most frequently visited destinations in the world. Located in the southern hemisphere, it serves as a major crowd puller for its natural beauties and historical sites. It is an ideal retreat for the travelers as Australia is gifted with a large number of deluxe and economy hotels to suit your preferences and tastes. Australia hotels are scattered in the major metropolis along with the suburban and beachside locations.
If you are having any plans to go for your next holiday, then have a serious look at visiting the Northern Territory in Australia. This is one place where all the world's best natural attractions are clustered together and complemented by top class accommodation. The city of Darwin lies in Australia's far north and enjoys a superb tropical climate. Here is a place where the great Outback meets the Timor Sea and the result is spectacular. The Northern Territory has a wonderful and colorful history, and cultural background of its inhabitants is a legacy of its past history. Pearl diving, fishing, the local Aboriginal tribes, early explorers, The Second World War, and Australia's mining booms have all played a part in its makeup.
There are so many things to do in the Northern Territory that it is nearly impossible to experience them all. Darwin has an international airport and is an excellent entry point if you are coming from overseas. From within Australia you can fly direct to Darwin, Alice Springs or Ayres Rock or if you are a train buff enjoy the ride from Adelaide in Australia's south on the famous Ghan train. This will take you from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs with side trips available to see Ayres Rock. This is a fantastic way to experience the vastness of the great Australian outback from the air conditioned comfort of your modern railcar.
Darwin is the capitol city of the Northern Territory, located on a harbor twice the size of Sydney's, and surrounded by the sea on three sides. Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park are both just a short drive from Darwin. It is a great destination for outdoor lovers.
Accommodation in the Northern Territory and its surrounding area comes in all shapes and sizes. Here you will find everything ranging from top quality backpacker hostels right through to the most luxurious resorts that you can imagine. In Darwin itself, there is a wide range including a number of resorts and apartments clustered along the Esplanade. These are within easy walking distance of all the cities amenities. Such places as Mantra Pandanus Resort, Novotel Atrium Resort, The Palms Esplanade Resort, The Holiday Inn Darwin and the Darwin Airport Resort are some of the most sought after. In Alice Springs try the Alice Springs resort, Novotel Outback Alice Springs, Heavitree Gap Outback lodge or the Alice Springs Motor Inn.
With a coastline of about 6200kms, this region is also referred to as Top End" and comprises a distinctive composition of woodlands, rainforests. It is not surprising then that tourism remains one of the main industries and growth has been consistent at over 8% in terms of visitors, and what is more interesting is that the number of overseas visitors has been growing at over 20%. You have a number of wonderful and scenic drive destinations in the Kakadu, as well as Nitmiluk, National Parks. The drive is through Natures Way and this sealed road that is suitable for both two as well as four wheel drive is an absolute delight for nature lovers. The extensive range of flora and fauna provides enough opportunities for brilliant photography. This drive of 457 kilometers starts at Darwin and takes the Arnhem highway crossing Adelaide as well as the Mary River wetlands, to get you to the pride of World Heritage that is Kakadu. It then goes on to maintain course and finally intersects the Stuart Highway to get you to another wonderful park, which is the Nitmiluk.
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