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Fenton Airfield Daly River The construction of Fenton Airfield, located on Tipperary Station in the Katherine Region, commenced in 1942.

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve Alice Springs The small Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, 212 kilometres north of Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway, commemorates the discovery in 1860 of nthe centre of Australia by explorer John McDouall Stuart.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs The township of Alice Springs obtained its name from the waterhole at this historic Telegraph Station. This historical reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs.

Central Australian Aviation Museum Alice Springs The Central Australian Aviation Museum is located on Memorial Avenue, Alice Springs, on the western edge of the north-south runway of the original aerodrome.

Browns Mart Darwin Browns Mart, located in the centre of Darwin, is on the national heritage list, preserved as a place of interest.

Char Restaurant at Admiralty Darwin Offering some of the best fresh local produce, international and local wines married with innovative cuisine and exceptional service, Char Restaurant at Admiralty is a dining must when in Darwin city.

24HR Art Parap 24HR Art is dedicated specifically to the promotion and support of contemporary visual art, and offers visitors the opportunity to interact with the displays, and...

Djukbinj National Park Humpty Doo Along the Arnhem Highway, forming part of the scenic Marrakai floodplains, the Djukbinj National Park contains a portion of the catchment and drainage for the Adelaide River.

Charles Darwin National Park Winnellie Lying on Frances Bay, Darwin, Charles Darwin National Park protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most significant wetlands, as well as important local woodlands.

Fred McKay Museum Alice Springs Be inspired by the story of an outback ‘hero’, Rev Fred McKay.

Casuarina Coastal Reserve Casuarina Casuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area between the mouth of Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek in Darwin. The highlights of the reserve are white sandy beaches fringed by Casuarina trees and beautiful sandstone cliffs.

Anzac Hill Alice Springs The most visited landmark in Alice Springs, Anzac Hill is the ideal spot for an overview of the town. The lookout offers a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the beautiful East and West MacDonnell Ranges.

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Alice Springs Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve, located 160 kilometres from Alice Springs, is home to Chambers Pillar, a spectacular solitary column towering 40 metres above the Simpson Desert plain.

Coomalie Cultural Centre Batchelor Located en route to Litchfield National Park, the Coomalie Cultural Centre houses a diverse range of distinctive Australian indigenous artworks from across the Top End and Central Australia. As you browse through the centre, see striking works on paperbark, paper, canvas,...

Attack Creek Historical Reserve Tennant Creek The Attack Creek Memorial is situated on the Attack Creek Historical Reserve, located on the Stuart Highway 74 kilometres north of Tennant Creek.

Davenport Range National Park (proposed) Tennant Creek The Davenport Range National Park (proposed) is an important refuge for fauna, especially water birds due to an extensive network of waterholes.

Bamboo Creek Tin Mine Batchelor Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a...

Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout Pine Creek The Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout in Pine Creek affords a panoramic view of the open cut pit left when Pine Creek Goldfields ceased operation in 1994. Before being mined this area was Enterprise Hill, now it's Enterprise Pit.

Alcan Bauxite and Alumina The Northern Territory is rich in mineral resources, the production of which is worth about AUD1.4 billion annually.

Adelaide House Museum Alice Springs Journey to the heart of Alice Springs and be inspired by Rev John Flynn’s historic vision for the bush.

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Alice Springs As the name suggests, this site is of great significance to local Aboriginal people, as are many of the sites in the MacDonnell Ranges.

Central Craft Alice Springs Located in the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, and now the headquarters of Central Craft Alice Springs division, the historic Central Craft building was originally the...

Darwin Harbour Darwin Dotted with sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing vessels, Darwin Harbour is surrounded by scenic mangroves and pristine tidal waters, meeting at Darwin’s cosmopolitan foreshore.

Daly Waters Pub Daly Waters The Daly Waters Pub is a colourful pub, clad in corrugated iron, draped with bougainvilleas and crammed with decades of memorabilia.

Berry Springs Nature Park Berry Springs Berry Springs Nature Park protects a large part of the Berry Creek catchment. Berry Creek starts from a number of springs, forms a small creek, then reaches Darwin Harbour through a mangrove lined estuary.

Fannie Bay Gaol Fannie Bay Opened in 1883, the Fannie Bay Gaol was the major detention centre in Darwin for almost 100 years until 1979, when prisoners were relocated to the new correctional facility at Berrimah.

East Point Military Museum East Point The East Point Military Museum was originally set up as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association to exhibit photographs and artefacts from Darwin's war time history, including the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during World War...

Battery Hill Mining Centre Tennant Creek Visit the Battery Hill Mining Centre, located in Tennant Creek, 1.5 kilometres from the town centre along Peko Road. The Battery Hill Mining Centre overlooks the town and the surrounding countryside. This is the site of the No.

Adelaide River Railway Station Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) The Adelaide River Railway Siding and Railway Bridge, located on the Stuart Highway, were constructed as part of the first leg of the North Australia Railway, or NAR, which operated from 1888 until 1976.

Arltunga Historical Reserve Alice Springs Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3000 people.

East Point Reserve Fannie Bay The East Point peninsular is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and playgrounds for the kids.

Bicentennial Park Darwin Perched on the cliffs of Darwin Harbour along The Esplanade, Bicentennial Park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the afternoon. There are walking trails, picnic tables and open grasslands perfect for a game of touch footy.

Curtin Springs Station Yulara Outback hospitality – The way you wish it could be all the time.

Borroloola Police Station Museum Borroloola The Borroloola Police Station Museum offers a fascinating insight into a bygone era. The police station was constructed in 1886 when Borroloola was a significant river port and drovers camp.

Bill Allen Lookout Tennant Creek The Bill Allen Lookout, situated just past the Battery Hill mining Centre in Tennant Creek, offers sweeping panoramic views of the town and the unique, Central Australian district, with plaques to help interpret significant local sites.

Araluen Cultural Precinct Alice Springs The Araluen Cultural Precinct is home to some of Alice Springs premier cultural and historical experiences, encompassing performing and visual arts, the natural and social history of the region, Aboriginal art and culture. The Precinct includes – the Araluen Arts Centre,...

Blyth Homestead Batchelor The historic Blyth Homestead is found within Litchfield National Park, and is also the location of an old tin mine, which is now in ruins.

Adelaide River War Cemetery Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) The Adelaide River War Cemetery is a sobering reminder of the impact World War II had on this part of Australia.

Barrow Creek Telegraph Station Barrow Creek A beautifully restored Barrow Creek Telegraph Station is located in Barrow Creek, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Forster ranges.

Daly Waters Aviation Complex Daly Waters Daly Waters Aviation Complex, located 3 kilometres off the Stuart Highway, is the oldest aviation structure in the Northern Territory.

Alice Springs RSL Military Museum Alice Springs The Alice Springs War Museum is housed within the Alice Springs RSL Club.

Elsey Memorial Cemetery Mataranka Elsey Memorial Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Mataranka off the Stuart Highway, is of national and Territory historical significance primarily because it provides the remaining link with many of the individuals made famous by Jeannie Gunn's book We of...

Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Winnellie Step back in time and explore Northern Territory heritage. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, located in Winnellie, Darwin, houses an impressive collection of the Territory's aviation history and reminds us of Darwin's frontier role in World War II.

Araluen Arts Centre Alice Springs The Araluen Arts Centre is the focal point of Alice Springs' performing and visual arts scene, incorporating galleries and a theatre.

Darwin Wharf Precinct Darwin Darwin's Wharf has had a colourful, busy and sometimes tragic history. Its beginnings reflect the times and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the township in the late 1800's.

Elsey Homestead Replica Mataranka Step back in time as you explore the Elsey Homestead Replica, Mataranka. The Homestead is an authentic replica that was especially constructed for the film We of the Never Never.

Fran's Devonshire Tea House Larrimah Fran's Devonshire Tea House, in the old Larrimah Police Station and Museum.

Bullita Homestead and Stockyards Timber Creek Located on the banks of the East Baines River, 56 kilometres from Timber Creek in Gregory National Park, Bullita is a remnant of the region’s pastoral history.

Black Point Culture Centre Cobourg Peninsula Browse the Black Point Culture Centre, located at the Black Point Ranger Station in the Garig Ganuk Barlu National Park.

Daly River Mango Farm Daly River Mangoes thrive in the tropical climate of the Top End. The Daly River Mango Farm is an established tourist park located 230 kilometres from Darwin on the west bank of the Daly River.