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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.

Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)
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Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)

312km3h 30min
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)
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Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)

1064km11h
Kings Canyon (Watarrka)
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Kings Canyon (Watarrka)

1620km15h (fly to Alice Springs + drive 4.5h)
Kakadu National Park
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Kakadu National Park

171km2h 30min
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

1943km20h (fly recommended)
Litchfield National Park
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Litchfield National Park

109km1h 45min
Channel Point Coastal Reserve
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Channel Point Coastal Reserve

110km1h 23min
Drovers Memorial Park
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Drovers Memorial Park

612km7h 39min
Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve
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Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve

1331km16h 38min
Barranyi (North Island) National Park
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Barranyi (North Island) National Park

900km10h
Ormiston Gorge
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Ormiston Gorge

1600km17h (Alice Springs base)
Tnorala Conservation Reserve
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Tnorala Conservation Reserve

1274km15h 56min
Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
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Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve

1325km16h 34min
Kuyunba Conservation Reserve
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Kuyunba Conservation Reserve

1299km16h 14min
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
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Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve

1570km1h from Alice
Bicentennial Park
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Bicentennial Park

1km5 min
Jingili Water Gardens
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Jingili Water Gardens

9km12 min
Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park
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Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park

1560km1h from Alice
Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve
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Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

150km2h
Tree Point Conservation Area
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Tree Point Conservation Area

150km2h
Butterfly Gorge Nature Park
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Butterfly Gorge Nature Park

350km4h
Oolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve
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Oolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve

150km2h
Stray Creek Conservation Area
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Stray Creek Conservation Area

150km2h
Charles Darwin National Park
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Charles Darwin National Park

150km2h
Dulcie Ranges National Park
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Dulcie Ranges National Park

1300km14h
Davenport Range National Park
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Davenport Range National Park

1300km14h
Iytwelepenty/Davenport Ranges
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Iytwelepenty/Davenport Ranges

1300km14h
Elsey National Park Campground
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Elsey National Park Campground

350km4h
East Alligator River Crossing
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East Alligator River Crossing

250km2h 45min
Yurmikmik Region Trailhead
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Yurmikmik Region Trailhead

250km2h 45min
Cascades Picnic Area (Litchfield)
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Cascades Picnic Area (Litchfield)

120km1h 30min
Adelaide River Show Ground
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Adelaide River Show Ground

120km1h 30min
Cobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu)
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Cobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu)

570km7h (4WD)
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve
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Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve

150km2h
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
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Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

350km4h
Djukbinj National Park
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Djukbinj National Park

150km2h
Flora River Nature Park
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Flora River Nature Park

350km4h
Manton Dam Recreation Area
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Manton Dam Recreation Area

150km2h
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
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Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve

900km10h
Holmes Jungle Nature Park
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Holmes Jungle Nature Park

150km2h
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
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Garig Gunak Barlu National Park

150km2h
Trephina Gorge Nature Park
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Trephina Gorge Nature Park

1286km16h 4min
N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park
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N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park

1299km16h 14min
Chamber's Pillar Historical Reserve
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Chamber's Pillar Historical Reserve

1415km17h 41min
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
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Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve

1368km17h 6min
Ruby Gap Nature Park
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Ruby Gap Nature Park

1304km16h 18min
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
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Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

1960km20h+ (fly)
Jim Jim Falls
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Jim Jim Falls

215km4h (including 4WD section)
Trephina Gorge
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Trephina Gorge

1286km16h 4min
Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
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Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)

1287km16h 5min

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