Best Lookouts & Viewpoints in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory's vast landscapes are best appreciated from above. These lookouts offer sweeping views over ancient gorges, desert plains, wetlands, and some of Australia's most spectacular sunsets.
12 locations · Updated June 2026
1
Devils Pebbles (Kunjarra)
Kunjarra — the Devils Pebbles — is a cluster of giant rounded granite boulders glowing red at sunrise and sunset, ~10km northwest of Tennant Creek. A quieter, free alternative to the Devils Marbles and a sacred site for the Warumungu people.
990km10h 30minFree
2
Tolmer Falls Lookout Platform
Tolmer Falls Lookout Platform offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
3
Lower Gorge Lookout
Lower Gorge Lookout — lookouts in Barkly, 1072km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.
1072km13h 24min
4
Palm Valley Scenic Lookout
Palm Valley Scenic Lookout offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
5
Standley Chasm Lookout
Take in the view from Standley Chasm Lookout in the Red Centre region. Whether it's ancient gorge country, red desert plains, or tropical coastline, NT lookouts deliver some of the most spectacular vistas in Australia. 1282km from Darwin.
1282km16h 1min
6
Western Creek Lookout (Limmen)
Western Creek Lookout (Limmen) is located in the remote Gulf/Barkly region of the Northern Territory — one of Australia's last true frontiers. This is genuine outback Australia — vast cattle stations, remote fishing, and landscapes that stretch to infinity. Services are limited, so plan ahead, carry supplies, and tell someone your travel plans.
900km10h+
7
Greenant Creek Vista
Greenant Creek Vista offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
8
Surprise Creek Overlook
Surprise Creek Overlook offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
9
Tennant Creek Town Lookout
Tennant Creek Town Lookout offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
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Walker Creek Vista (Litchfield)
Walker Creek Vista (Litchfield) offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
110km1h 30min
11
Mirrai Lookout
Take in the view from Mirrai Lookout in the Top End region. Whether it's ancient gorge country, red desert plains, or tropical coastline, NT lookouts deliver some of the most spectacular vistas in Australia. 207km from Darwin.
207km2h 35min
12
Stuart Memorial Lookout (Alice Springs)
Stuart Memorial Lookout (Alice Springs) offers panoramic views across the Northern Territory landscape. The Territory's lookouts reveal the true scale and beauty of this ancient land — from tropical wetlands and sandstone escarpments to red desert ranges stretching to infinity. Best at sunrise or sunset for dramatic light.
1500kmvaries
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