Northern Territory Travel Stories Travel Articles

Australia’s Heart – The Outback, Australia

Jill March visited the red earth of Australia's heart and played among the Devil's marbles.

Exploring the Top End – Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Megan Byrd discovers that although the "top end" is fabulous, it just might not be fabulous for everyone.

The Kiss of the Jellyfish – Cairns, Queensland, Australia

After snorkeling the reef, Leif Pettersen is convinced of his profound affect on stinging blueys.

Why fly to Alice Springs? – Cairns to Alice Springs, Australia

Rachel Nena Krasno thinks the journey into the Outback is probably one of the most fantastic parts of Australia. Some may say there is nothing for miles, but she says, "why fly?"

Travels without a Plan #11

Picking up a ride at the hostel heading up to Alice Springs, stopping off on the way at Coober Pedy, Uluru, the Olgas and King's Canyon, helps save a bit of cash.

What Do Travellers Do All Day?: #15 – Opal Noodling for My Fortune – Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, Northern Territo

Make camp in the dark, wake up in the toilet of the Outback. Insult your mechanic, you just might get arrested.

What Do Travellers Do All Day?: #15 – Opal Noodling for My Fortune – Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs, Northern Territo

Make camp in the dark, wake up in the toilet of the Outback. Insult your mechanic, you just might get arrested.

What Do Travellers Do All Day?: #16 – La Bella Vita – Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Encounters with colourful people make for one too many surreal conversations - there's even a song about one of them: "A Tosser Called Tony".

What Do Travellers Do All Day?: #17 – Tourist Impersonator – Darwin to Cairns, Australia

Before she snags another bus, Meg's partying in Cairns, diving the Reef and braving the road more traveled.

Drenched in the Desert – Northern Territory

It's supposed to be the desert and the tent is wat