Flight time.
Getting to Northern Territory from New Zealand takes about 3 hours.
Epic landscapes, vibrant culture and unforgettable moments
Step into the breathtaking vastness of the Northern Territory... the true heart of Australia’s legendary Outback. Overflowing with iconic wonders like the majestic Uluru, the mysterious domes of Kata Tjuta, and the lush wilderness of Kakadu National Park, you'll soon see why this region is unlike anywhere else on earth.
Lose yourself in the World Heritage-listed wonders of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park or explore Kakadu’s remarkable rock art galleries, each telling ancient stories from one of the world's oldest living cultures. From the awe-inspiring colours of Arnhem Land's sunsets to the vibrant traditions on display throughout the region, every moment here is truly magical.
Whether you're wandering Darwin’s tropical city vibes, discovering Alice Springs' authentic outback spirit, or marvelling at the iconic red beauty of Alice Springs’ sunburnt landscapes, the Northern Territory offers something extraordinary for everyone. It’s a place where time slows down and lifelong memories are created.
Ready to explore Australia's Outback?
Best time to go.
The best times to visit the Northern Territory are during the dry season (May to October). These months provide warm days, cooler nights, and minimal rainfall, ideal for exploring national parks, outback landscapes, and cultural sites.
Time difference.
Northern Territory operates 3 hours and 30 minutes behind New Zealand, so there will be a time difference to adjust to upon arrival.
Road Trips
Explore 7 Day Heart of the Outback - Campervan Self-Drive
Northern Territory
7 Day Heart of the Outback - Campervan Self-Drive
7 Day Campervan Hire
Sightseeing
from
$
1299
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Longitude 131° Escape
Northern Territory
4 Day Longitude 131° Escape
3 Nights
Return Ayers Rock Transfers
Scenic flight
Tours
from
$
8949
per person share twin. Flights are additional
PLATINUM
2027 DEPARTURES
Explore The Legendary Ghan Adelaide to Darwin by Rail 4 Days/3 Nights - 2027 Platinum
Australia
The Legendary Ghan Adelaide to Darwin by Rail 4 Days/3 Nights - 2027 Platinum
3 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
from
$
7919
per person share twin. Flights & pre/post accommodation are additional
Explore 2027 The Ghan Top End Explorer - Adelaide to Darwin
Australia
2027 The Ghan Top End Explorer - Adelaide to Darwin
3 Nights The Ghan Adelaide to Darwin
Sightseeing
3 Nights Darwin
2 nights Tour
Select meals
Sunset Dinner Cruise
from
$
9259
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation required is additional
Explore 4 Day Tiwi Island s & Kakadu Discovery
Northern Territory
4 Day Tiwi Island s & Kakadu Discovery
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
1449
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Explore Around Uluru
Northern Territory
4 Day Explore Around Uluru
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
2069
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 8 Day Red Centre Explorer with Outback Spirit
Red Centre Northern Territory
8 Day Red Centre Explorer with Outback Spirit
7 Nights
Meals
Sightseeing
Outback Spirit guided tour
from
$
7675
per person share twin. Flights are additional
LUXURY
Explore 13 Day Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure with Outback Spirit
Arnhem Land
13 Day Arnhem Land Wilderness Adventure with Outback Spirit
12 Nights
Sightseeing
Outback Spirit guided tour
from
$
$14625
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 7 Day Top End Gorges & Wetlands
Northern Territory
7 Day Top End Gorges & Wetlands
6 Nights
7 Day Car Hire
Dinner Cruise
from
$
6549
per person share twin. Flights are additional
EARLYBIRD SAVINGS
2027 DEPARTURES
Explore The Ghan Expedition 2027 Departures - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
Australia
The Ghan Expedition 2027 Departures - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
3 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
from
$
5115
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 15 Day Leichhardt’s Savannah Expedition with Outback Spirit
Brisbane
15 Day Leichhardt’s Savannah Expedition with Outback Spirit
14 Nights
Sightseeing
Outback Spirit guided tour
from
$
14929
per person share twin. Flights are additional
2027 DEPARTURES
Explore The Ghan Adelaide to Darwin by Rail - Discover Darwin
Australia
The Ghan Adelaide to Darwin by Rail - Discover Darwin
6 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
from
$
4625
per person share twin. Flights and pre accommodation required is additional
2027 DEPARTURES
Explore The Ghan Expedition Darwin to Adelaide by Rail - Discover Adelaide
Australia
The Ghan Expedition Darwin to Adelaide by Rail - Discover Adelaide
6 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
from
$
5845
per person share twin. Flights and pre accommodation required is additional
Explore 4 Day Red Desert Awakening
Northern Territory
4 Day Red Desert Awakening
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
1429
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 6 Day Red Centre Tracks
Northern Territory
6 Day Red Centre Tracks
5 Nights
Car hire
Tours
from
$
1899
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Waterfalls & Plunge Pools
Northern Territory
4 Day Waterfalls & Plunge Pools
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
829
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Uluru & Kings Canyon
Northern Territory
4 Day Uluru & Kings Canyon
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
1499
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Uluru & Field of Light
Northern Territory
4 Day Uluru & Field of Light
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
1199
per person share twin. Flights are additional
2027 DEPARTURES
Explore Red Centre Spectacular 2027 Departures - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
Australia
Red Centre Spectacular 2027 Departures - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
10 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
from
$
11825
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation required is additional
Explore Saltwater Country & Culture
Saltwater Country & Culture
Journey through the remote cultures and coastlines of the
Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, the Gulf, Cape York and the Torres Strait.
This voyage journeys deep into remote saltwater country, engaging with communities and celebrating people and culture well beyond art centre visits. Here, ancient knowledge offers enduring solutions to modern challenges, as personal stories reveal Indigenous agency, ingenuity and the cultural skills that continue to sustain thriving communities.
Alongside these rich cultural connections, the voyage explores an environmental tapestry. From internationally recognised wetlands to striking red volcanic landscapes, and onward to geologically diverse coastlines alive with marine and bird life.
13 Night Cruise onboard Coral Adventurer
Darwin to Cairns
02 Oct - 15 Oct 26
From $19,629 per person share twin Coral Deck Stateroom
Ports of Call: Darwin, Melville Island, RAMSAR Wetlands, Elcho Island, Daliwuy Bay, Port Bradshaw, At Sea, Thursday Island & Pajinka, Masig (Yorke) Island, Mer (Murray) Island, Sea Day, Stanley Island, Cairns
Other dates available: 08 Sep - 21 Sep 27
13 Night Expedition Cruise
from
$
19,629
per person share twin Coral Deck Stateroom
Flights are additional
Flights are additional
Cruising with
Coral Expedition Cruises
Departs 2 Oct 2026
ALL INCLUSIVE PLUS
AMAZING SAVINGS
Explore Darwin Discovery
Darwin Discovery
Darwin bookends 10 nights of far-flung adventure amid the natural set pieces of the Kimberley Coast. Feel the spray from roaring twin waterfalls, and snorkel kaleidoscopic reefs, before river Zodiac adventures - their expert expedition team are ready to enhance your explorations. Encounter ancient rock art, land on distant islands of sublime marine life, and witness the churning power of the Horizontal Falls - all part of the ultimate Aussie adventure.
10 Night Cruise
from
$
18,515
per person share twin
Vista Suite
Flights Additional
Vista Suite
Flights Additional
Cruising with
Silversea Cruises
Departs 14 Jun 2026
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