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)National Parks

Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge)

312 km3h 30min
Katherine
Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)National Parks

Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu)

1064 km11h
Barkly
Kings Canyon (Watarrka)National Parks

Kings Canyon (Watarrka)

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

Kakadu National Park

171 km2h 30min
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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National ParkNational Parks

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

1943 km20h (fly recommended)
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Litchfield National ParkNational Parks

Litchfield National Park

109 km1h 45min
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Kuyunba Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Kuyunba Conservation Reserve

1299 km16h 14min
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Corroboree Rock Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve

1297 km16h 13min
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Marri-Jabin (Thamurrurr - Stage 1) Indigenous Protected AreaNational Parks

Marri-Jabin (Thamurrurr - Stage 1) Indigenous Protected Area

189 km2h 22min
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Channel Point Coastal ReserveNational Parks

Channel Point Coastal Reserve

110 km1h 23min
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Ormiston GorgeNational Parks

Ormiston Gorge

1600 km17h (Alice Springs base)
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Tnorala Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Tnorala Conservation Reserve

1274 km15h 56min
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Rainbow Valley Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve

1570 km1h from Alice
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Bicentennial ParkNational Parks

Bicentennial Park

1 km5 min
Darwin
Jingili Water GardensNational Parks

Jingili Water Gardens

9 km12 min
Darwin
Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National ParkNational Parks

Tjoritja (West MacDonnell) National Park

1560 km1h from Alice
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Holmes Jungle Nature ParkNational Parks

Holmes Jungle Nature Park

150 km2h
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Shoal Bay Coastal ReserveNational Parks

Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve

150 km2h
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Tree Point Conservation AreaNational Parks

Tree Point Conservation Area

150 km2h
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Butterfly Gorge Nature ParkNational Parks

Butterfly Gorge Nature Park

350 km4h
Katherine
Manton Dam Recreation AreaNational Parks

Manton Dam Recreation Area

150 km2h
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Oolloo Crossing Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Oolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve

150 km2h
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Stray Creek Conservation AreaNational Parks

Stray Creek Conservation Area

150 km2h
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Charles Darwin National ParkNational Parks

Charles Darwin National Park

150 km2h
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Connells Lagoon Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve

900 km10h
Barkly
Barranyi (North Island) National ParkNational Parks

Barranyi (North Island) National Park

900 km10h
Barkly
Flora River Nature ParkNational Parks

Flora River Nature Park

350 km4h
Katherine
Dulcie Ranges National ParkNational Parks

Dulcie Ranges National Park

1300 km14h
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Davenport Range National ParkNational Parks

Davenport Range National Park

1300 km14h
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Iytwelepenty/Davenport RangesNational Parks

Iytwelepenty/Davenport Ranges

1300 km14h
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Elsey National Park CampgroundNational Parks

Elsey National Park Campground

350 km4h
Katherine
Garig Gunak Barlu National ParkNational Parks

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park

150 km2h
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East Alligator River CrossingNational Parks

East Alligator River Crossing

250 km2h 45min
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Yurmikmik Region TrailheadNational Parks

Yurmikmik Region Trailhead

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

Cascades Picnic Area (Litchfield)

120 km1h 30min
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Adelaide River Show GroundNational Parks

Adelaide River Show Ground

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

Cobourg Peninsula (Garig Gunak Barlu)

570 km7h (4WD)
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Knuckey Lagoons Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve

150 km2h
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Djukbinj National ParkNational Parks

Djukbinj National Park

150 km2h
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Cutta Cutta Caves Nature ParkNational Parks

Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park

350 km4h
Katherine
Trephina Gorge Nature ParkNational Parks

Trephina Gorge Nature Park

1286 km16h 4min
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N'Dhala Gorge Nature ParkNational Parks

N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park

1299 km16h 14min
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Chamber's Pillar Historical ReserveNational Parks

Chamber's Pillar Historical Reserve

1415 km17h 41min
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Henbury Meteorites Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve

1368 km17h 6min
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Ruby Gap Nature ParkNational Parks

Ruby Gap Nature Park

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

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)

1960 km20h+ (fly)
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Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation ReserveNational Parks

Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve

1325 km16h 34min
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Jim Jim FallsNational Parks

Jim Jim Falls

215 km4h (including 4WD section)
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Trephina GorgeNational Parks

Trephina Gorge

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

Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)

1287 km16h 5min
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