In the central and northern parts of Australia is a magical and wild region, and this is the northern territory of (Northern Territory)., which we often talk about. It has the richest wildlife plant ecology in Australia, with traces of indigenous aborigines 65, 000 years ago, as well as hundreds of millions of years of Urumu, hundreds of millions of years of saltwater alligators and tens of thousands of years of primitive frescoes. Now, with the landing of direct flights at home, the Northern Territory may slowly become another popular destination for Australia, both natural and cultural.
One, what do you play in the Northern Territory?
Located in the central and northern parts of Australia, the Northern Territory is divided into the northern tip and the southern laterite center. The northern tip is typical of tropical rainforest climate, including Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Richfield National Park and Catherine area. The southern laterite center is dominated by Gobi desert and national parks, including the famous Urumu-Catachuta National Park, Alice Springs and Imperial Valley.
Second, how to arrive
With the landing of direct flights in the country, it is more convenient to visit the Northern Territory than ever before. In addition, there are a number of companies in Australia operating routes from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Keynes, Perth, Adelaide to Darwin and Urumo or Alice Springs; For land enthusiasts, using the Gan train and Greyhound buses to the Northern Territory is also their choice.
1. Direct flight
Darwin, the nearest Australian city in China, currently has only one direct flight from China to Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, operated by East China Sea Airlines twice a week, and goes to Darwin from Shenzhen on Wednesday and Sunday. For a total of five and a half hours, DZ6223, arrived in Darwin in the early morning, leave Darwin in the afternoon and Shenzhen in the evening. The flight time is very good for tourists, on the one hand, it can easily achieve early arrival and late return, landing on the ground to play; on the other hand, it can save the last day of accommodation.
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Tips：
It is suggested that since there is no distinction between daylight saving time and winter time in the Northern Territory, the time difference between the region and the country is one and a half hours a year. Darwin corresponds to Beijing time at 22:00.
2. Domestic flights in Australia
Darwin, one of Australia`s leading cities, has a number of routes to other Australian cities operated by Jetstar, Australian Airlines and Virgin Australia. In addition, Tiger Australia, a cheap airline, operates a route between Darwin and Brisbane, which also makes it easier for tourists to find cheap tickets.
3. Train travelled to the Northern Territory:
Connecting the Northern Territory is the famous Gan train (The Ghan), built in 1840, between Adelaide, South Australia, and Darwin, the Northern Territory. He is hailed as one of the ten most beautiful train routes in the world. The Gan train is red and has a one-way trip of three days. Train travels to Adelaide in South Australia and Darwin at the northernmost end, via Alice Springs, Australia`s inland pioneer town, and Catherine.
Gan train The Ghan is the longest north-south railway line in the world. In the mid-19th century, Australia hired Afghans and camels to assist immigrants in inland reclamation, development and transportation in order to develop inland. In memory of the Afghans and camels, the train was named Ghan.
Departure time: Adelaide departure-Sunday 12: 20, Darwin departure-Wednesday 10:00
Full time: three days and two nights (about 50.5 hours)
Route: full-length 2979km
Passing through the city: Adelaide Adelaide-- Alice Springs Alice Springs-- Darwin Darwin
Official website address: http://www.gsr-china.com
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4. Take a bus to the Northern Territory
Greyhound bus is the most famous city shuttle bus in Australia. We can travel through greyhound bus to several major cities in the Northern Territory (Darwin, Alice Springs, etc.).
Official website address: https://www.greyhound.com.au
5. Drive yourself in the Northern Territory.
Self-driving tours are one of the best ways for tourists to visit the Northern Territory, where 95 per cent of attractions can be reached by tarmac. Highways 1 and 87 are two important highways in the Northern Territory. Alice Spring from Alice Springs takes Highway 87 north and turns to Highway 1 at Dalyworth daly waters for 1500 kilometers to Darwin Darwin,.
In the process of self-driving, tourists can choose the local explorer`s route, (Explorers Way), Nature Road (Nature`s Way); Redsoil Center Road (Red Centre Way) and Bence path (Binns Track) and other classic self-driving routes.
(1) (Explorers Way):, the path of explorers
The route covers famous attractions in the Northern Territory, including Urumu and Catachuca included in the World Heritage site, Catherine Canyon and the gorgeous Falls of Richfield National Park, which eventually arrive at Alice Springs.
(2) the Road to Nature (Nature`s Way)
The whole route was 457 kilometers long, from Darwin via Kakadu National Park, Li Zhifei and Nietmiluk National Park (Nitmiluk National Park), finally arrived at Catherine.
(3) (Red Centre Way), the road of laterite cente
Starting from Alice Springs (Alice Springs), follow the red earth center route to complete an unforgettable 5-day trip, enjoy the magnificent scenery all the way, visit the famous scenic spots, and finally arrive in Urumu.
(4) Bynes Road (Binns Track)
Bines Road (Binns Track), a fearless four-drive lane, begins with the South Australian border and then passes through remote national parks, amazing terrain and distant inland towns.
III. Tourism season
The northern tip enjoys endless summer days, with an average annual temperature of 32 °C. There are two different seasons, peak season (May-October) and rainy season (November-April).
The peak travel season in the northern tip covers the domestic summer vacation and National Day from May to October, which is a dry season in the northern tip of the country. It does not rain at all, and it is a good day to watch the setting sun and enjoy the starry sky every day. Spring Festival coincides with the rainy season, can enjoy the magnificent waterfall beauty and cooler, also suitable for travel.
There are four main seasons in the center of laterite, summer, autumn, winter and spring. Red soil centers are open all year round, with peak seasons from June to August-temperatures around 20 degrees during the day and only a few degrees at night.
IV. Darwin.
Darwin, formerly known as Pamaston (Palmerston), is the largest city and capital in the Northern Territory, and it is also the best place to start. Captain Stokes landed here in 1839 and named it after Charles Darwin, a famous British biologist, his former ship friend, so Darwin himself never set foot on the land, contrary to the myth that Darwin himself had never set foot on the land.
Darwin, surrounded by the sea on three sides, is one of the fine ports in northern Australia and the city with the most concentrated aborigines in Australia. It is most appropriate to learn about the local indigenous culture. In addition, since the northern region is a remote area, Australian government invested a lot of money here for "knowledge economic construction" after 1990, which led to a new stage of economic type in the northern region. Darwin is currently one of the most vibrant cities in Australia.
Darwin and his suburbs hide many attractions suitable for tourists, from the Museum of Art to the saltwater crocodile jump ship; there are many experiences and stimuli that no other part of Australia can bring to you.
1. Northern Territory Museum and Museum of Art
Visitors can take a look at the Northern Territory Culture at the Northern Territory Museum and the Museum of Art. The especially Museum presents Darwin and its surrounding areas with the most distinctive specimens of animals, plants and minerals, such as butterflies, fish, birds, amphibians and a variety of ores. Giant ant malls and sweet crocodile specimens can also be seen. Australian aboriginal art collections are also displayed here, as well as special exhibitions at the museum to showcase the disasters caused by Tropical Storm TRACY in 1973. Let the viewer be sentimental for history and fear nature.
2. Crocodile jump cruise ship
Boarding the crocodile on the Adelaide River (Adelaide River), watching the huge saltwater crocodile jump out of the water for food, feel these prehistoric creatures at close range. You know, the crocodiles in the Adelaide River have been familiar with the cruise ship that has been in operation for more than a decade, and keep following the boat waiting for food, and then the huge crocodile will jump out of the calm water in a flash and bite the large bait on the hook. And then disappeared without a trace.
It was very exciting to see the ferocious crocodile jump out of the water and bite off the meat. The crew would also attract many big birds with feed, and flocks of birds roared around the cruise ship.
3. A probe into the Wetland Reserve of the window of Nature
Visit the Wetland window Visitor Center on the outskirts of Darwin to better understand local indigenous culture and wildlife. By the way, you can also visit the Fogg Dam Reserve, 70 kilometers east of Darwin, enjoy the few wetlands that can be visited throughout the year, follow the boardwalk of the reserve to the observatory, and watch all kinds of birds and birds that inhabit it. Finally, I reached the top and saw the whole picture of the plain.
4. Cage stimulation experience of death crocodile Bay
Crocodile Bay in downtown Darwin has a very exciting activity, the death Cage experience. When it comes to the cage of death, he is a unique tourism project in the world. Tourists dive into the river in the cage of death and come into close contact with saltwater alligators in the water. Do not miss the wonderful moment captured by the photographer 360 degrees while dancing together.
Of course, in addition to "death Cage", crocodile Bay also has a variety of other tour activities, including visiting reptile park, crocodile feeding show, crocodile hunter, holding small crocodile and so on. All the activities are equipped with Chinese voice guide. Very suitable for children`s experience.
Tips：
Please bring your bathing suit and towel before you experience the death cage, and remember to bring your own underwater camera if you don`t want to rent underwater photography equipment. Due to the popularity of the activities, the quota is limited, it is recommended to book in advance.
5. Mindy Beach Sunset Fai
On the outskirts of Darwin, there is a famous beach, Mindy Beach, as the ten most beautiful setting sun in the world, where we drink and get drunk with Darwin`s sunset. From April to October every year, the sunset market is held here on Thursday and Sunday afternoons, and we can taste all kinds of delicacies from all over the world, and of course, those local delicacies. For example, all kinds of crocodile meat, camel hamburgers and so on.
V. North End Area
Driving leave Darwin, we continue to walk in the northern tip of the Northern Territory, where there is the famous Kakadu National Park, as well as the scenic Catherine, which is located at the junction of the tropics and inland because Catherine is relatively south. So the natural landscape and geomorphology will gradually change from tropical to inland style.
1. Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park is the largest national park in Australia, about 20,000 square kilometers. It is called "the wilderness of God" and "the territory of the gods". There are rare Australian primitive ecology and ancient rock paintings, with the double crown of world natural and cultural heritage, and rugged cliffs everywhere in the park. The lush rainforest and 65, 000 years of rock painting art.
Visitors can also take a cruise to the Huangshui River, enjoy the picturesque Huangshui River depression and thousands of saltwater crocodiles living in the depression, as well as up to 60 species of colorful birds.
Tips：
In Urbir Rock, you can see the rock paintings of the aborigines thousands of years ago, and the best time to see saltwater crocodiles is the dry season of April and November, when the climate is stable, and the water surface of especially is even more beautiful when it is covered with lotus flowers from July to October.
2. Catherine area-Nitrumick National Park
Catherine is a slightly larger town in the Northern Territory, near Danit Rumick National Park, which is famous for its 13 canyons as part of the magnificent cliff zone of the Anamdi. Under the scour of the Catherine River for hundreds of millions of years, it has formed today`s topography. Here we can feel the refreshing Edith (Edith) Falls, and we can also take a cruise ship trip in the canyon. The two-hour cruise ship will make you fully feel its charm, where the canyon is deep and the scenery is unique and beautiful. The winding Catherine River flows quietly, wide, and the towering cliffs on both sides of the river are magnificent. There are also rich and colorful tropical plants in the canyon, inhabited by a wide variety of birds.
3. Li Zhifei National Park
Darwin`s more than a hundred kilometers south of Richfield National Park is famous for its three waterfalls, termites hills and freshwater streams. Among them, the termite malls accumulate as high as ten meters, shaped like stone tablets, such as hills, this kind of picture seems to exist only in television, feel very shocked to come to the scene in person. The Yunzhi Falls (Wangi Falls), Tomo Falls (Tolmer Falls) and Florence Falls (Florence Falls) in the National Park are also spectacular.
Tips：
To avoid crocodile attacks, not all rivers are free to go into the water, swimming in government designated areas or hotel swimming pools.
4. Anamdi
Anamdi is located on the northern border, the last undeveloped wilderness in Australia, where tourists can explore the jungle and fish in rivers with locals. This is also the best place to experience primitive customs. At present, individuals have to apply for permission to enter the Anam area, so most tourists still choose to follow the group, and it is important to pay extra attention to the travel agencies that have permission to enter the Anamdi area.
5. The Devil Marble of Tengantekirk
To the north of Alice, at 105KM, south of Tengantekrik, there is a famous devil`s marble scenic spot, which looks like a round boulder, which makes one have to sigh at the craftsmanship of nature.
VI. Red earth cente
The southern red earth center is mainly Gobi desert, including the famous Urumu, Catachuta, Alice Springs, King Valley and so on. In addition to Uru, there are a lot of destinations worth playing with.
1. Urumu-Catachuta National Park (Ayers Rock)
As one of Australia`s three major attractions, Urumu is the most famous scenic spot in the Northern Territory. Urumu-Catachuta National Park, which is located south of Alice Springs, has a variety of activities.
Urumu, also known as Ells Rock Ayers Rock, is 3 kilometers long, 2 kilometers wide and 360 meters high. What we see on the ground is only 1/3 of its single rock, and the other 2/3 are still buried in the ground. Urumu, which has been around for 500 million years in the Northern Territory, is famous for changing the color of the body over time and light, in different seasons, in different climates, and even at different times of the day. The colors we see are all completely different. Of course, the most beautiful is sunset, that moment all the red romantic feeling.
(1) Desert Tent Hotel (Longitude 131o), longitude 131E, and other characteristic hotels:
Australia`s Longitude 131o Desert Tent Hotel is located in Australia`s vast red desert and can be so luxurious camping in the desert. Even the natural landscape around us is luxurious to the extreme, with guests enjoying five-star accommodation while watching the sunset and sunrise of Urumu and Catachuta.
The resort is located on a separate sand dune with 15 tent-shaped suites. The 131o east longitude is also painstakingly designed, with each tent suite named after the 15 pioneers who first found the place, with souvenirs of their achievements displayed in the room.
Uru Ayers Rock Resort (Ayers Rock Resort), the gateway to Urumu Catachuta National Park (Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park), is worth your stop. It is located in the red earth center of the Northern Territory of Australia. It is the only resort in the Urumu area of the Northern Territory. The whole Uru Ayers Rock Resort is divided into four different hotels, suitable for all kinds of tourists to Uru. Including Desert Sail Hotel, Desert Garden Hotel, Emu Superior apartment, Inland Pioneer Hotel and Youth Hotel and even Camp.
The resort has a beautiful environment and is hidden from the sight of the visitors. All the facilities of the resort reflect the protection of the environment and respect for the owners of the land. Huge sails provide a cool place for tourists, using solar power and lush local trees to take a look at the resort itself as a landscape.
(2) Field Star Show:
Have you ever imagined enjoying a beautiful light next to the great Urumph in a silent night? At present, the largest lighting exhibition, created by world famous artists, is on display in Urum. the exhibition consists of 50,000 light tubes and relies entirely on solar light. When night falls, the luminous tube is full bright, very much like the forest of light in the movie Avatar, like a dream. At that moment is the vast starry sky in the southern hemisphere overhead, and everyone at the scene will indulge in it and admire it.
The field star show, which starts on April 1, 2016, will extend until December 31, 2020, because it is too hot. As one of the signboards of Urumu`s activities, the wild starlight show and the starry sky are perfect.
(III) Urumu`s camel ride:
Camels, as the main means of inland transportation in the 19th century, have 200000 unimodal camels in the Northern Territory. It makes a lot of sense to come to the center of laterite for a camel ride. Especially watches a group of camels move forward slowly at sunrise or sunset, as if hundreds of years ago. There are a variety of camel riding activities in Urumu, including a 9.4 kilometer ride around Urumu, a sunrise trip, a sunset trip, and so on.
(IV) Voice of Silence Dinner:
The Voice of Silence Desert Star Dinner is one of Urumu`s most famous travel experiences. The event starts at sunset, watches Urumu boulders, eats and drinks, and appreciates the performance of the aborigines. Finally, when the stars shine at night, astronomers explain all kinds of constellations in the sky to tourists.
(v) aerial bird`s eye view of Urumu:
In addition to looking up at Urumu on the ground, tourists can also have a bird`s eye view of the huge Urumu from the sky. Here are helicopter bird`s eye view and skydiving experience and other activities, change the angle to enjoy the big stone, to bring you a different taste.
2. A hiking trip to Catachuta
Visit 36 rocks and open plains on foot in Catachuta National Park, follow the tour guide through Mara Trail, a trail northwest of Uluru boulders, where you will find a lot of Anangu indigenous rock art.
The Catachuta (Kata Tjuta), 40 kilometers west of Urumu, is an Ogasite (The Olgas), made up of 36 domed rocks, which, like Uru, presents different colors at different times. (The Olgas) has a history of 500 million years. There are two famous walkways here, one is the Wind Valley Trail (Valley of the Winds), full-length 7.4KM takes 3 hours; The other is the Walpa Canyon Trail (Walpa Gorge Walk), which is less than 3 kilometers long and is relatively easy to walk in an hour or so.
(1) Alice Springs (Alice Springs)
Alice Springs is the most famous inland town in the red earth center, and most tourists will use it as a base to Uru. In Alice Springs, we can experience the Gan train, hang out in small towns, have a close contact with kangaroo baby at the kangaroo protection station, and take a look at the vast red land through hot air balloons. Cross-country tourists simply sneak to West Mcdonnell range for a walk.
(2) Conner Mountain (Mount Conner)
Mount Conner, 88 kilometers southeast of Urumu, is about the same height as Urum. it looks somewhat similar to the two mountains from a distance, but the top of Mount Conner looks much flatter and spectacular from a distance.
(III) King Valley-Ouattaca National Park:
The best hike in the Northern Territory is in King Valley (Kings Canyon), which is located southwest of Alice Springs, northeast of Urumu, belonging to George Gill range, of (Watarrka National Park), Ouattaca National Park. Through the erosion of the Imperial Bay over the years, a variety of strange landforms have been formed.
The towering walls of the canyon cover palm-covered rock cracks and protect lush green zones in the harsh deserts. Visitors can watch the rare plants left over from the long wet period and swim in the tropical pool in (Garden of Eden), Garden of Eden. Explore the eroded rock hills in the lost city of (Lost City). Go to the Camichael cliff (Carmichael Crag) to watch the sunset, walk along Catherine Springs (Kathleen Springs) to the beautiful pool, or walk all night on the Gareth path (Giles Track).
Tips：
King Valley hiking Choice-Rim Walk is about 6 kilometers long and lasts about 3.5 hours
VII. Recommended lines
Tourists can choose different self-driving routes according to their actual situation.
1. The Road of Nature
Darwin set out through Kakadu, Nietmiruk National Park, Richfield National Park, and finally returned to Darwin, 550km, interested in photography, wildlife, ornamental birds and various wetland canyons. Waterfall pool.
2. The road to the red earth cente
The total length of 1135km is through West MacDonald range- Urumu-Catachuta-King Valley-Alice Springs, the interest lies in the vast and diverse landscape in the middle.
3. The path of the seeke
From Adelaide to Darwin, through Ururu-Emperor Valley-Alice-West McDonnell-Tengantekrik-Dali River-Catherine and other landmarks, the interest is to explore beautiful natural landscapes, characteristic cultural activities.
4. Other short distance self-driving
Around Richter National Park, Buckley area, Mcdonnell range, near Alice Springs, you can plan some short self-driving routes on your own.
VIII. Tourism TIPS
1. Tourism security
In the Northern Territory, there are many safe places for swimming, but only if you abide by safety signs and sports signs. In some places, saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish (jellyfish with thorns) look at warning signs to confirm the presence of these animals. If you have any questions, don`t go into the water. Do not jump into or dive into shallow waters, pools, rivers and streams, because underwater rocks and logs can cause serious injuries. If you want to go to the beach, choose a beach with lifeguards patrolling. When swimming, be sure to wear a protective swimsuit in the area delineated by red and yellow flags. Bring some vinegar and you can use it when you are stung by jellyfish.
2. Water sports safety
Beware of saltwater crocodiles and box jellyfish. When washing fish or dealing with animal corpses, do not be in the water, near the water or by the side of the marine slope. Never hang your hands and feet or wash your hands by the side of the boat. Don`t stand in the water if possible when you push the boat into the water or when the tugboat comes ashore.
3. Precautions against insects.
When hiking in the Northern Territory, don`t walk outside the clearly marked road and wear protective clothing and solid shoes. Pull up the tent zipper when camping and knock on your shoes before you wear your shoes. Mosquitoes are the most common at dawn and dusk, so wear trousers and long-sleeved clothes to cover your skin and use reliable insect repellents or mosquito incense.
4. Matters needing attention in tribal visits
The Northern Territory has the largest number of aborigines living in Australia, so be sure to ask in advance for permission before taking pictures or videos. In addition, to some aboriginal areas need to obtain the permission of the relevant departments, please apply in advance and obtain approval to enter.
The Northern Territory is a magical and wild Australian region, and she is bound to bring you a different travel experience, and more attention can be paid to the following address: https://northernterritory.com/cn/zh/plan/useful information
Author: iTrip loves to go
