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.
50 national parks spots
🌿 National ParksDevils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
Giant granite boulders balanced precariously across the landscape — some perched impossibly on tiny contact points. Sacred to the Warumungu, Kaytetye, Alyawarra…
1064km·Barkly
🌿 National ParksKings Canyon (Watarrka)
The Rim Walk is one of Australia's great short walks — towering 100m sandstone walls, the Garden of Eden permanent waterhole, and vast desert views. Ancient cyc…
1620km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
Thirteen stunning sandstone gorges carved by the Katherine River over 23 million years. Paddle, cruise, walk, or helicopter over one of Australia's most spectac…
312km·Katherine
🌿 National ParksKakadu National Park
Australia's largest national park covering 20,000 km² of wetlands, sandstone escarpments, and Aboriginal rock art dating back 20,000+ years. Dual UNESCO World H…
171km·Top End
🌿 National ParksUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Australia's spiritual heart. Uluru rises 348m above the desert plain — a site of profound cultural significance for the Anangu people. Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) of…
1943km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksLitchfield National Park
The Territory's most accessible national park featuring magnetic termite mounds, monsoon rainforest, and some of the Top End's best swimming holes. Florence Fal…
109km·Top End
Adelaide River Show GroundNational Parks
Adelaide River Show Ground
Adelaide River Show Ground is located in or near Litchfield National Park — the Top End's most accessible national park, just 1.5 hours from Darwin. Known for i…
120km·Top End
🌿 National ParksMac Clark (Acacia Peuce) Conservation Reserve
Mac Clark (Acacia Peuce) Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red…
1490km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksCorroboree Rock Conservation Reserve
Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorg…
1297km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksBicentennial Park
Stretching along Darwin's Esplanade overlooking the harbour, this park is a memorial to Darwin's WWII bombing. Walking paths through tropical gardens with inter…
1km·Darwin
🌿 National ParksNapwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of anc…
1325km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksRainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
A stunning sandstone bluff that glows with bands of red, orange, and cream at sunrise and sunset — like a natural rainbow frozen in stone. 75km south of Alice S…
1570km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksTjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park
Stretching 161km west of Alice Springs, this ancient mountain range contains some of Australia's most spectacular gorges — Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormisto…
1560km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksTree Point Conservation Area
Tree Point Conservation Area protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, an…
150km·Top End
🌿 National ParksOolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve
Explore Oolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve — a protected wilderness in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some…
150km·Top End
🌿 National ParksStray Creek Conservation Area
Explore Stray Creek Conservation Area — a protected wilderness in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the…
150km·Top End
🌿 National ParksGeorge Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre
An outdoor amphitheatre within the Darwin Botanic Gardens used for concerts, film screenings, and cultural events. The Darwin Open Air Cinema operates here seas…
2km·Darwin
🌿 National ParksJingili Water Gardens
A hidden gem in Darwin's northern suburbs — lily ponds, fountains, walking paths, and lush tropical gardens along Rapid Creek. Peaceful escape from the city. Fr…
9km·Darwin
🌿 National ParksEast Alligator River Crossing
East Alligator River Crossing is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000k…
250km·Top End
🌿 National ParksCascades Picnic Area (Litchfield)
Cascades Picnic Area (Litchfield) is located in or near Litchfield National Park — the Top End's most accessible national park, just 1.5 hours from Darwin. Know…
120km·Top End
🌿 National ParksChamber's Pillar Historical Reserve
Chamber's Pillar Historical Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorge…
1415km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksFannie Bay Darwin
A sheltered bay on the western side of Darwin's peninsula, flanked by the Darwin Museum, Fannie Bay Gaol (historic prison site), and a pleasant walking path. Th…
4km·Darwin
🌿 National ParksCobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu)
Remote and pristine — one of Australia's most isolated national parks. Crystal-clear waters, historic Victoria Settlement ruins (1838), and abundant wildlife. 4…
570km·Top End
Drovers Memorial ParkNational Parks
Drovers Memorial Park
Drovers Memorial Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the Katherine region, gateway to spectacular gorge country, thermal hot springs, and th…
612km·Katherine
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation ReserveNational Parks
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterf…
150km·Top End
Flora River Nature ParkNational Parks
Flora River Nature Park
Explore Flora River Nature Park — a protected wilderness in Katherine's spectacular gorge country — where 13 sandstone gorges, thermal hot springs, and the tran…
350km·Katherine
🌿 National ParksHolmes Jungle Nature Park
Holmes Jungle Nature Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and s…
150km·Top End
🌿 National ParksTrephina Gorge Nature Park
Trephina Gorge Nature Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred…
1286km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksKata Tjuta (The Olgas)
36 ancient domed rock formations rising up to 546m (taller than Uluru). The Valley of the Winds walk is one of Australia's most spectacular — winding between to…
1960km·Red Centre
Manton Dam Recreation AreaNational Parks
Manton Dam Recreation Area
Manton Dam Recreation Area protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and…
150km·Top End
Connells Lagoon Conservation ReserveNational Parks
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
Explore Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve — a protected wilderness in the remote Barkly Tableland — genuine outback country where cattle stations span horizo…
900km·Barkly
🌿 National ParksN'Dhala Gorge Nature Park
N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred…
1299km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksHenbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock g…
1368km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksRuby Gap Nature Park
Ruby Gap Nature Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Abori…
1304km·Red Centre
Jim Jim FallsNational Parks
Jim Jim Falls
Kakadu's most dramatic waterfall — a 200m plunge into a deep plunge pool surrounded by towering escarpment. The 4WD track and final scramble over boulders makes…
215km·Top End
🌿 National ParksTrephina Gorge
Spectacular East MacDonnell gorge with red quartzite walls, river red gums, and a permanent waterhole. Multiple walking tracks.
1286km·Red Centre
🌿 National ParksSimpsons Gap
Most accessible of the West MacDonnell gaps. Narrow cleft in the quartzite ranges with a semi-permanent waterhole. Black-footed rock wallabies are often seen in…
1490km·Red Centre
Holloways Beach DarwinNational Parks
Holloways Beach Darwin
A quiet residential beach north of Darwin with a calm bay, a playground, and walking access along the shoreline. A popular local swimming spot at high tide (che…
13km·Darwin
🌿 National ParksMirima National Park
Mirima National Park — national parks in Katherine, 431km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.
431km·Katherine
Gooming ReserveNational Parks
Gooming Reserve
Gooming Reserve — national parks in Katherine, 402km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.
402km·Katherine
🌿 National ParksDarwin Botanic Gardens
A 42-hectare tropical garden established in 1879, featuring over 1,500 tropical plant species including baobabs, palms, mangroves, and monsoon vine forest. The…
2km·Darwin
Casuarina Coastal ReserveNational Parks
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
A popular 1,500 ha coastal reserve north of Darwin with a long stretch of beach, walking and cycling trails through coastal woodland, and access to the coast fo…
12km·Darwin
Kuyunba Conservation ReserveNational Parks
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in Australia's Red Centre, a vast desert landscape of ancient red rock gorges, sacr…
1299km·Red Centre
Djukbinj National ParkNational Parks
Djukbinj National Park
Explore Djukbinj National Park — a protected wilderness in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls, and some of the most bi…
150km·Top End
Dulcie Ranges National ParkNational Parks
Dulcie Ranges National Park
Dulcie Ranges National Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the Red Centre — vast desert landscapes of ancient red rock gorges, sacred Aborig…
1300km·Red Centre
Garig Gunak Barlu National ParkNational Parks
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush Top End — ancient Kakadu wetlands, thundering Litchfield waterfalls,…
150km·Top End
Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)National Parks
Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
Narrow chasm where the sun hits the walls at noon creating a blaze of red and orange. Aboriginal-owned. Entry fee applies.
1287km·Red Centre
Unnamed Reserve R 31780National Parks
Unnamed Reserve R 31780
Unnamed Reserve R 31780 — national parks in Katherine, 436km from Darwin. A remote outback destination worth the drive.
436km·Katherine
Marri-Jabin (Thamurrurr - Stage 1) Indigenous Protected AreaNational Parks
Marri-Jabin (Thamurrurr - Stage 1) Indigenous Protected Area
Marri protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of…
189km·Top End
Channel Point Coastal ReserveNational Parks
Channel Point Coastal Reserve
Channel Point Coastal Reserve protects some of the most remarkable landscapes in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancien…
110km·Top End