Flight time.
Getting to Northern Territory from New Zealand takes about 3 hours.
Discover stunning landscapes when you book your holiday to Northern Territory, Australia.
Experience the raw beauty of Northern Territory holidays, where vast desert landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture and world‑famous natural icons come together in the heart of Australia. From the spiritual atmosphere of Uluru and the striking domes of Kata Tjuta to the wetlands, waterfalls and wildlife of Kakadu National Park, this is a destination that delivers truly once‑in‑a‑lifetime moments.
Step into one of the world’s oldest living cultures as you explore sacred sites, ancient rock art and storytelling landscapes that have shaped the region for tens of thousands of years. Whether you’re watching the colours of Uluru change at sunrise, cruising through Kakadu’s crocodile‑filled waterways or soaking up the dramatic sunsets of Arnhem Land, every experience feels deeply connected to each place.
If you’re planning holidays to Northern Territory, Australia, the region offers a diverse mix of experiences. Enjoy Darwin’s relaxed tropical vibe and waterfront dining, uncover the rugged charm of Alice Springs and the Red Centre, or venture off the beaten track on an unforgettable Outback adventure. From guided tours and scenic flights to cultural experiences and national park explorations, the Northern Territory invites you to slow down, disconnect and discover Australia at its most authentic.
Ready to explore Australia’s Outback?
Speak to your local House of Travel Aussie specialist to start planning your Northern Territory holiday and discover a destination that stays with you long after you return home.
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.
EARLYBIRD SAVINGS
Explore Outback Icons with AAT Kings
Northern Territory
Outback Icons with AAT Kings
14 Nights
Sightseeing
AAT Kings Small Group guided tour
from
$
12,267
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation are additional
EARLYBIRD SAVINGS
Explore Outback Safari Uluru to Darwin with AAT Kings
Northern Territory
Outback Safari Uluru to Darwin with AAT Kings
10 Nights
Sightseeing
AAT Kings Small Group guided tour
from
$
$9140
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation are additional
Iconic Walk
Explore 9 Day Walk the Larapinta
Northern Territory
9 Day Walk the Larapinta
3 Nights
Hot Air Balloon Ride
6 Day Guided Walk
from
$
5949
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
Explore 2027 The Ghan Barossa & Kangaroo Island Escape - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
Australia
2027 The Ghan Barossa & Kangaroo Island Escape - Darwin to Adelaide by Rail
Return transfers
3 nights aboard The Ghan Expedition
4 Nights Adelaide
Sightseeing
Return flights Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
2 nights Kangaroo Island
9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners
from
$
9629
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
EARLYBIRD SAVINGS
Explore Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta with AAT Kings
Red Centre Northern Territory
Kings Canyon, Uluru and Kata Tjuta with AAT Kings
3 Nights
Sightseeing
AAT Kings Small Group guided tour
from
$
2759
per person share twin. Flights are additional
EARLYBIRD SAVINGS
Explore Northern Territory Explorer with AAT Kings
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Explorer with AAT Kings
10 Nights
AAT Kings guided tour
Sightseeing
Breakfast
from
$
9459
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation 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
EARLYBIRD DEAL
Explore Top End Highlights with AAT Kings
Northern Territory
Top End Highlights with AAT Kings
5 Nights
AAT Kings guided tour
Sightseeing
from
$
3929
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
$
$14,629
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 4 Day Darwin & Litchfield Waterfalls
Northern Territory
4 Day Darwin & Litchfield Waterfalls
3 Nights
Tours
from
$
849
per person share twin. Flights are additional
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
$
12,675
per person share twin. Flights and pre/post accommodation required is 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 7 Day Wild Luxury Darwin & Kakadu
Northern Territory
7 Day Wild Luxury Darwin & Kakadu
6 Nights
Car hire
Sightseeing
from
$
7419
per person share twin. Flights are additional
Explore 8 Day Walk the Heart of Australia
Northern Territory
8 Day Walk the Heart of Australia
7 Nights
Transfer
Sightseeing
from
$
7689
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
$
14,929
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
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 7 Day Top End Gorges & Wetlands
Northern Territory
7 Day Top End Gorges & Wetlands
6 Nights
7 Day Car Hire
Dinner Cruise
from
$
6769
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
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
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
$
19,069
per person share twin
Vista Suite
Flights Additional
Vista Suite
Flights Additional
Cruising with
Silversea Cruises
Departs 14 Jun 2026
Lisa Grunsell
House of Travel Tauranga: The Crossing
With over 30 years in the travel industry, I still get that same excitement when creating holidays for my clients.
My extensive travel knowledge, combined with personal experiences, allows me to
transform your dreams into reality.
Travel has truly been life-changing for me, from the diverse cultures to the
countless continents I’ve explored. I would love to share that joy with you.
I invite you to come and chat with me—I’m here to make booking your holiday as
easy and stress-free as possible.
Lisa
Leonie Paul
House of Travel Blenheim
With nearly two decades at House of Travel, I’m always dreaming of the next adventure. The more I explore, the longer my bucket list grows! The thrill of planning a new journey and learning from each experience excites me.
Discussing travel daily is my passion, I love helping clients realize their travel dreams and living vicariously through their experiences.
Getting to know my clients and understanding what matters most to them is something I truly enjoy. This insight allows me to craft itineraries that are as unique and special as the travelers themselves.
There's nothing more satisfying than a client returning with tales of their adventures. I love hearing their stories, as each journey is different—there's no one-size-fits-all approach to travel.
For me, travel offers the opportunity to learn more about the world around us. With every journey, I find new perspectives, cultures, and places to love.
Travel isn’t just about the places we visit—it's about the growth we experience along the way.
Leonie
Alicia Morris
House of Travel Kapiti Coast
Whether it's a quick getaway or a big bucket-list journey, I'm here to make it smooth, fun and stress free. I love seeing customers' faces light up with excitement when everything comes together.
Let's turn your travel dreams into a reality!
Alicia
Charlotte Chalman
House of Travel Invercargill
Travel -it broadens our views, creates lasting memories and allows you to take a break from your ordinary.
During my career, I have hit some ultimate highs- being the only New Zealand finalist in the prestigious Avis Travel Scholarship in 2019, winning the CLIA Rising Star award in 2020, being a finalist for the House of Travel Rookie of the Year in 2020 (not awarded to anyone due to COVID), multiple internal sales awards and of course getting to see some amazing countries through travel adventures.
In recent years, I have taken to much more off the beaten track travel, exploring Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and China and a epic three-week safari through Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
Although I did sneak in a wee three-week coach trip in Europe as well-we all need some creature comforts!
I have loved travelling with my family and seeing my teenage girls' minds blown by the experiences they have in different countries- different ways of living, different foods, different cultures, amazing sites (and sights!) and really seeing what is important to other people outside of NZ.
I now work from home but venture into the office regularly to see clients (by appointment only). I do love a good face to face catch up!
I would love to hear what adventures you have planned, whether close to home or somewhere in the weird and wonderful, and love helping pull things together to give you your Best Holiday Ever. Give me a call or send me an email to get started on your journey. I look forward to meeting you!
Charlotte
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