Festivals & events in the Northern Territory

Picture this: you awaken at your private campsite to one of the most spectacular sunrises in the world ❤🌄 This dreamy shot is taken at Counts Point, which is a 15km return hike and typically takes around 7 hours to undertake. ✨ Counts Point is apart of the iconic #LarapintaTrail which is ranked as one of the top 20 treks in the world. Challenge yourself to hike the whole trail or tackle one or more of its 12 sections, all of which vary in difficulty and length. Each section can also be reached by four-wheel drive, so you can join or leave the trail at any of the trailheads.🤙 Is the Larapinta trail on your bucket list? 😍 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia @brodygamblephotography #SeeAustralia #hiking #outback #roadtripaustralia #naturelovers #outback #hikingaustralia

We can think of 101 places we'd rather have spent our Monday, and #Maguk in #Kakadu National Park is at the top of that list! 😍💦🌴 #TourismTopEnd #SeeAustralia #KakaduNationalPark #roadtripaustralia #naturelovers

Start your morning with Sunrise Journeys @exploreuluru's newest culturally immersive experience ✨☀ You'll be treated to a laser, light and sound show that transforms the desert landscape into a beautiful canvas of An̲angu art, followed by a native-inspired breakfast as the morning rises over Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa - an unforgettable way to spend a morning in Uluru ❤ 📸: @matt.lambley for @exploreuluru 📍: Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park #Uluru #outback #australianroadtrip #exploreuluru #seeaustralia

Spending your weekend chasing waterfalls? Make sure to add #EdithFalls/Leliyn to the top of your list 💦 While the main pool at #EdithFalls/Leliyn is a true gem, the hidden upper plunge pool, reached via the 2.6 kilometre Leliyn loop walk, is a must-see. You might just have it all to yourself! 😍 Only a 40-minute drive north of @VisitKatherine in Nitmiluk National Park, Edith Falls also offers a grassy campground and a cosy kiosk, perfect for extending your adventure ⛺ 📸 @_aswewander

Join a kayaking adventure and spend the day paddling through #NitmilukGorge with @nitmiluktours… 🛶 📸: @anniebeth_travels #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #adventure #outback #kayaking #naturelovers

Maguk has just OPENED and those crystal clear waters are calling your name! 💦✨ There's waterfalls, and then there's WATERFALLS...🤩 #Kakadu's Maguk Gorge is definitely a leader in the latter category! Walk the 1 kilometre trail to the gorge through some of the region's most eye-catching scenery, and when you're finally over taking photos - hop in! #TourismTopEnd #SeeAustralia #KakaduNationalPark #roadtripaustralia #naturelovers

#RobinFalls is one of @TourismTopEnd's best-kept secrets 🤫 While most travellers flock to Litchfield National Park for its famous waterfalls, few know about the incredible adventure that awaits just outside the park's boundary. This stunning three-tiered waterfall is accessible via a short walk along a crystal-clear creek through lush tropical woodlands. It's the perfect spot to escape the crowds and take a refreshing dip, just 1.5 hours south of #Darwin. 📸: @barefoot.blaze #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #chasingwaterfalls #roadtripaustralia #hiddengem #tropicalvibes #swimming

Swap the bright city lights for bright orange chasm walls 🤩 @standleychasm_angkerleatwatye is a @VisitCentralAus must-see; offering a multitude of breathtaking scenes, Aboriginal cultural tours and walking trails . Our tip? Visit at midday when the sun overhead lights up the chasm walls! Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, is the traditional name for #StandleyChasm, only a 40 minute drive west of #AliceSprings. It's one of the many spectacular nature stops in the West MacDonnell Ranges - a region perfect for exploring over a couple of days! 🚗 📸: @wildbonde #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outbackaustralia #outback #NorthernTerritory

Discover the hidden gem of #TjayneraFalls (Sandy Creek) in #LitchfieldNationalPark, just a 90 minute drive from #Darwin 🚙💦 This secluded waterfall, accessible only by 4WD through river crossings, offers a private paradise in one of @TourismTopEnd's most stunning parks. If you’re a big fan of waterfalls like us, Litchfield is a must-visit 💚 📸: @plentyofdust #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #naturelovers #waterfalls #roadtripaustralia #visitaustralia #chasingwaterfalls [ID: A woman in her bathers stands in front of a waterfall with a large emerald plunge pool surrounded by tropical savannah]

Iconic scenes are around every corner at #KingsCanyon! Take the stairs down to the reflective waters of the Garden of Eden, located roughly halfway along the Rim Walk, and enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by the gentle sounds of the outback landscape 🌿🧡 📸: @rayofmelbourne #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #hikeaustralia #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #NorthernTerritory #naturelovers

Ditch the morning rush hour and start your day slow, taking in sunrise at Karlu Karlu | #DevilsMarbles Conservation Reserve 💛 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @pieroad____. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #sunrise #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback #straya #aussiethings #TennantCreek #NorthernTerritory ID: A man sits on a large rocky outcrop overlooking granite boulders. The horizon glows bright yellow with a clear blue sky, just before sunrise.

There's nothing like golden hour at #KataTjuta 🧡 📸 @shotbyjira @lolahubner [ID: A woman with a drink standing at a viewing point facing Kate Tjuta in the Northern Territory Australia] #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

So, you've heard of #LitchfieldNationalPark and all its big name attractions, but have you ever visited this surprising spot? 😉 @cyaround_ stopped in at #SurpriseCreekFalls, a charming waterfall with a series of rock pools, perfect for a cool dip. Accessible only by four wheel drive vehicle due to two river crossings, the journey also includes a walk through a monsoon forest to reach the falls. Spend a few nights at the campground and unwind in this serene part of @tourismtopend, where you’ll rarely encounter a crowd. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #hiddenparadise #roadtripaustralia #chasingwaterfalls #wildswimming #tropical vibes [ID: An aerial view of a series of emerald plunge pools surrounded by rocky outcrops. A woman stands overlooking the bottom pool with her arms raised in the air.]

Capture #Uluṟu and #KataTjuṯa in the same shot and marvel at the stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding landscape at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku 🧡 Though this is the main sunrise viewing area in the national park, it offers a unique and breathtaking experience at any time of day. 📸: @lolahubner and @shotbyjira #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #australia #outbackaustralia #travelaustralia #outback

Ready for an adventure through the heart of #KakaduNationalPark? Hop on a Yellow Water Cruise with @kakadutourism for an unforgettable journey through stunning wetlands and wildlife galore! You'll cruise through Yellow Water Billabong and the South Alligator River, spotting crocs, wallabies, wild horses, and even buffalo. And did we mention the 280 bird species singing around you? It’s pure magic! 🐊🦜 Whether you're a sunrise seeker or sunset chaser, this award-winning cruise near Cooinda Lodge runs year-round and is a must-do in Kakadu! 🌞 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_hannahmews. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #SeeKakadu #DoKakadu #naturelover #sunset #roadtripaustralia [ID:A bright orange sun setting over water with reeds, birds in the distance and a crocodile swimming towards the camera]

Rugged landscapes shaped by time 🙌🌄 Take to the skies for magnificent views over #KakaduNationalPark 🚁 Join @kakaduair on a scenic flight, departing from Jabiru and Cooinda Lodge. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ashgillettphotos. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #DoKakadu #scenicflight #visitaustralia #nationalpark #wanderlust [ID: A series of photos showing the rugged green landscape of Kakadu National Park from the air]

Top of the morning to you! 🤠 Need some inspo to get out of bed earlier? This should do the trick ✨ Our mates @lolahubner and @shotbyjira captured this magnificent aerial view on a recent visit to #KingsCanyon in Watarrka National Park, where soaring sandstone cliffs meet lush rock holes. Located halfway between #AliceSprings and #Uluru, it's a hiker's heaven with different trail options to explore the canyon. #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #hikingaustralia #roadtripaustralia #outback #sunrisehike #visitaustralia #epicviews

Welcome to #DundeeBeach, aka tropical paradise south-west of #Darwin 🌴 Stay beachfront at @SkippersatDundee or @DundeeBeach_HolidayPark for epic sunsets and relaxed vibes. Home to some of the most unspoilt fishing in the NT, join @Barraorblue_fishingcharters, @outbackfishingchartersnt or @yknotfishingcharters on a charter 🎣 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @_markfitz. #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #FishingNT #tropicalparadise #roadtripaustralia #visitaustralia #fishingaustralia

#KatherineHotSprings is actual paradise right on the doorstep of @VisitKatherine, just 3 hours south of #Darwin. Best known for its Insta-worthy clear water and pandanus-lined pools, these secluded natural springs pump from deep within the earth at a mild temperature. Not only is this swimming spot ridiculously beautiful, but you can also grab a coffee and bite to eat just moments away at @poprocketcafe 👌 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @gerardfortowski! #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #VisitKatherine #hotsprings #paradise #wildswimming #roadtripaustralia

The skies light up at #Uluṟu for Wintjiri Wiru, a spectacular light and sound show, that combines ancient Aṉangu storytelling with 1,100 luminous drones and state-of-the-art laser and light projection technology ✨ This unique experience has been lighting up the night sky since May 2023 with three different ways to witness the show. Wintjiri Wiru, means 'beautiful view out to the horizon' in the local Pitjantjatjara language. As custodians of the land, Aṉangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluṟu. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @joshua_griffen! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #ExploreUluru #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #Aboriginalculture #australia

We've hit the road... next stop, #KingsCanyon 🚗 ​@visitcentralaus was made for road trips with a number of exciting drive routes linking #AliceSprings, #Uluru, #KingsCanyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Whether you've hired a car or brought your own, happy to stay on sealed roads or keen to try a dirt track; there's something for everyone in the Aussie outback 🚗 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @shotbyjira! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outbackaustralia

@DarwinStreetArtFestival is back in 2024! 🎨✨ Since 2017, #Darwin has been transformed into a vibrant outdoor gallery, and this year is no different. With 40+ artists creating 20 new murals, plus live music, workshops and more, it's an event you won't want to miss! 📱Take a self-guided tour on our ‘Darwin Street Art Festival’ App 🤳🏼Scan the QR codes on the walls as you see them 🛴Ride a @ridebeamau Scooter and follow the map 🚶🏼Join a @walkdarwin tour of the city, learning some history along the way! 🍴Join @darwingourmettours to take in some of Darwin’s local restaurants AND the public art #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #streetart #tropicalvibes #city #murals

Come sunrise and sunset, the #DevilsMarbles are the perfect spot to seek solitude, when the sun drenches the outback landscape in a blanket of orange, yellow and red 😍 Karlu Karlu, as the boulders are called by the Aboriginal traditional owners, were formed naturally, slowly eroding over millions of years into their strange and sometimes gravity-defying shapes. Wander the reserve’s walkways, where you’ll find granite boulders up to 6 metres tall scattered throughout the valley. These geological wonders are located just an hour south of #TennantCreek. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @keiranlusk. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #roadtripaustralia #outback #outbackaustralia

Can you hear the waves crashing and feel the sun's warmth on your skin? That's the magic of @BanubanuRetreat in @EastArnhemLand... 💙 📸 1 & 2: @seanscottphotography #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #TourismTopEnd #EastArnhemLand #beachretreat #visitaustralia #hiddengem #tropicalparadise

#AuroraAustralis + #MilkyWay = the most magical combination, captured last night in @visitcentralaus ✨ 📸: @brodygamblephotography #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #astrophotography #aurorahunting #outbackaustralia #milkywayphotography #starphotography

Just me, you and the view 💛 Only 30 minutes northeast of @VisitKatherine lies #NitmilukGorge, bursting with adventure! 🌿Dive into wildlife sightings, ancient rock art and refreshing waterholes. Choose your thrill: canoeing, sunset cruises, long walks, swimming spots or even helicopter rides - @nitmiluktours has it all! Our tip? Visit Baruwei lookout for epic views of the gorge system 😍 #NTaustralia #SeeAustralia #NitmilukNT #outbackaustralia #roadtripaustralia #gorge #epiclandscapes #sunrise