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Highlights Of A Northern Territory Road Trip From Darwin

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Darwin locals are so fortunate to be surrounded by some of the most spectacular national parks in Australia.

If you are thinking of getting out and exploring some of the best Aussie nature, then a Northern Territory road trip from Darwin is a great idea.

Sunset drinks at Uluru

Whether you want to see the remote, desert landscapes of the outback or the craggy gorges of the national parks, there is no better way to do that than to pack up your car and hit the road.

In this guide, I’ve created a two week Northern Territory road trip itinerary that takes in three of the best national parks in the region, as well as how you can extend your road trip into the Australia outback.

How Long to Do a Northern Territory Road Trip from Darwin?

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Road tripping the NT

We recommend taking at least two weeks to fully explore the top end of the Northern Territory. You can start from either Litchfield National Park or Kakadu from Darwin.

If you’re flying into Darwin, hire a car and loop around whichever place you please.

If you’re coming from the south, you might want to start at Katherine and do a loop from there.

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Map Of A Northern Territory Road Trip from Darwin

If you’re exploring the Top End of the Northern Territory then a looped road trip from Darwin taking in Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park, and Litchfield National Park is a must.

To help you plan your Northern Territory road trip, here is a map of all the stops on this itinerary.

Northern Territory Road Trip Highlights

Want to stop by the best Northern Territory highlights? Below are the stops we recommend you take on a self-guided road trip in the NT and the activities you should do at each place.

Stop 1: Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park is only an hours drive from Darwin, which makes it a perfect weekend getaway. It’s one of the best places in the Top End to go swimming with waterfalls plunging off the edge of the escarpment into crystal-clear, safe swimming holes. By safe, we mean salt-water crocodile free!

Florence Falls

Florence Falls tumbling into water hole

Florence Falls is a double-plunge waterfall leading to a popular swimming hole. There’s a steep staircase down to the pools passing through a lovely…

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