Best National Parks in the Northern Territory
From the ancient sandstone of Kakadu to the red domes of Kata Tjuta, the Northern Territory is home to some of Australia's most spectacular national parks. Explore World Heritage-listed landscapes, spot unique wildlife, and connect with 65,000 years of Indigenous culture.
National ParksNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
312 km3h 30min
Katherine
National ParksDevils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
1064 km11h
BarklyKings Canyon (Watarrka)
1620 km15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
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National ParksKakadu National Park
171 km2h 30min
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National ParksUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
1943 km20h (fly recommended)
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National ParksLitchfield National Park
109 km1h 45min
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National ParksKuyunba Conservation Reserve
1299 km16h 14min
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National ParksCorroboree Rock Conservation Reserve
1297 km16h 13min
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National ParksMarri-Jabin (Thamurrurr - Stage 1) Indigenous Protected Area
189 km2h 22min
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National ParksChannel Point Coastal Reserve
110 km1h 23min
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National ParksOrmiston Gorge
1600 km17h (Alice Springs base)
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National ParksTnorala Conservation Reserve
1274 km15h 56min
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National ParksRainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
1570 km1h from Alice
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National ParksBicentennial Park
1 km5 min
Darwin
National ParksJingili Water Gardens
9 km12 min
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National ParksTjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park
1560 km1h from Alice
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National ParksHolmes Jungle Nature Park
150 km2h
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National ParksShoal Bay Coastal Reserve
150 km2h
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National ParksTree Point Conservation Area
150 km2h
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National ParksButterfly Gorge Nature Park
350 km4h
Katherine
National ParksManton Dam Recreation Area
150 km2h
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National ParksOolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve
150 km2h
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National ParksStray Creek Conservation Area
150 km2h
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National ParksCharles Darwin National Park
150 km2h
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National ParksConnells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
900 km10h
Barkly
National ParksBarranyi (North Island) National Park
900 km10h
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National ParksFlora River Nature Park
350 km4h
Katherine
National ParksDulcie Ranges National Park
1300 km14h
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National ParksDavenport Range National Park
1300 km14h
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National ParksIytwelepenty/Davenport Ranges
1300 km14h
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National ParksElsey National Park Campground
350 km4h
Katherine
National ParksGarig Gunak Barlu National Park
150 km2h
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National ParksEast Alligator River Crossing
250 km2h 45min
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National ParksYurmikmik Region Trailhead
250 km2h 45min
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National ParksCascades Picnic Area (Litchfield)
120 km1h 30min
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National ParksAdelaide River Show Ground
120 km1h 30min
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National ParksCobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu)
570 km7h (4WD)
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National ParksKnuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve
150 km2h
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National ParksDjukbinj National Park
150 km2h
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National ParksCutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
350 km4h
Katherine
National ParksTrephina Gorge Nature Park
1286 km16h 4min
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National ParksN'Dhala Gorge Nature Park
1299 km16h 14min
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National ParksChamber's Pillar Historical Reserve
1415 km17h 41min
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National ParksHenbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
1368 km17h 6min
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National ParksRuby Gap Nature Park
1304 km16h 18min
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National ParksKata Tjuta (The Olgas)
1960 km20h+ (fly)
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National ParksNapwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
1325 km16h 34min
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National ParksJim Jim Falls
215 km4h (including 4WD section)
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National ParksTrephina Gorge
1286 km16h 4min
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National ParksStandley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
1287 km16h 5min
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