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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. The buildings were used for 50 years by the police before becoming a patrol officer’s residence.

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

Araluen Cultural Precinct Alice Springs A self-guided walking tour around the Araluen Cultural Precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture and heritage of Central Australia, and into some of the local identities that helped develop the region. The precinct was home to Eddie Connellan, a pioneer of aviation in the Northern Territory.

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 the Never Never. The cemetery remains as a tribute not only...

East Point Reserve Fannie Bay The East Point Reserve is set on a peninsular of land overlooking Beagle Gulf and is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities and playgrounds for the kids. The reserve is home to Lake Alexander as well as the Darwin Military...

Elsey Homestead Replica Mataranka Step back in time as you explore the Elsey Homestead Replica, Mataranka.

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.

Arltunga Historical Reserve Alice Springs Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, via the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3,000 people.

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.

Government House Darwin Government House, on The Esplanade in Darwin City, is the earliest and most significant government building in the Northern Territory.

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Cobourg Peninsula At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is remote and rugged, fringed with magnificent white sand beaches on the Cobourg Peninsula. The national park is perfect for trekking, birdwatching, walking, fishing, boating and photography.

Elsey National Park Mataranka Elsey National Park is a haven for those wanting to relax in warm, crystal clear pools, explore historic sites, and enjoy river fishing and canoeing.

Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve Dunmarra Located 640 kilometres south of Darwin and approximately 35 kilometres south of Dunmurra, is Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve. The reserve serves as a tribute to Sir Charles Todd, builder of the Overland Telegraph Line and commemorates the joining of the two ends of the line in 1872.

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. Behind the beaches and dunes are mangroves, monsoon vine thickets and paperbark forests.

Gorrie Airfield Larrimah Gorrie Airfield, located 10 kilometres north of Larrimah, was once one of the largest and busiest military bases in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

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

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 located in Berrimah. Now open as an historic site, the integrity of the precinct and the severity of the buildings still convey...

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.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve 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.

Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park Alice Springs Explore Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, 10 kilometres east of Alice Springs. Emily and Jessie Gaps are perhaps the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges. Home to interesting Aboriginal paintings, the gaps are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people.

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Alice Springs As the name suggests, Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve, is a site of great significance to local Aboriginal people, as are many of the sites in the MacDonnell Ranges. The real significance of the rocky outcrop to the Eastern Arrernte people is not well known.

Hermannsburg Historic Precinct Hermannsburg Hermannsburg was originally a Lutheran mission and was the first town in Central Australia. It was also home to the famous Aboriginal watercolour artist, Albert Namatjira.

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. The wetland is large (48 square kilometres) and diverse, including 36 of the Northern Territory's 51 mangrove species.

Greenant Creek Walk Batchelor The Greenant Creek Walk is a 2.7 kilometre return walk, starting at the bridge across Greenant.

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 reminder of the park’s varied past.

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. Designed by Flynn, Adelaide House is one of the earliest buildings in Alice Springs, built in 1920 by the Australian Inland Mission.

Araluen Arts Centre Alice Springs The Araluen Arts Centre is the focal point of Alice Springs' performing and visual arts scene, incorporating a series of art galleries and a professional theatre. The galleries feature exhibitions from the Araluen Collection with a focus on contemporary Aboriginal art from Central Australia and both local and Australian artists.

Daly Waters Historic Pub Daly Waters A true blue outback pub - the Daly Waters Pub is a colourful pub, clad in corrugated iron, draped with bougainvilleas and crammed with decades of memorabilia.

Jones Store Newcastle Waters Built in the mid 1930s, Jones Store is one of the oldest surviving structures in the historic town of Newcastle Waters.

Central Australian Aviation Museum Alice Springs Located in the original Connellan Airways hangar on the site of Alice Springs' first air strip, the museum houses early flying doctor planes, a restored DC3 and other historical aircraft and aviation memorabilia.

Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve Alice Springs The Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve is one of the most peaceful and isolated reserves in the Northern Territory. Its natural values are due to the impressive southern foothills of the James Range and the presence of a permanent natural spring.

John Flynn's Grave Historic Reserve Alice Springs The John Flynn's Memorial Historical Reserve, located seven kilometres west of Alice Springs, is the resting place for the ashes of the Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Inland Mission. The grave is on a low hill at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges.

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.

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. The ethnic population also has its beginnings linked to the Wharf.

Fred McKay Museum Alice Springs Be inspired by the story of an outback hero, Rev Fred McKay - a much loved and highly respected friend of the many people who lived and came to pioneer new lifestyles in the outback.

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.

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. This historical reserve is one of 15 telegraph stations that formed the network from Port Augusta to Port Darwin and has considerable historical value.

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve Ti Tree The small Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, 157 kilometres north of Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway, commemorates the discovery in 1860 of the centre of Australia by explorer John...

Gregory's Tree Timber Creek Located in Judbarra / Gregory National Park, 15 kilometres north-west of Timber Creek, a large Boab tree stands at the campsite of Augustus Gregory's 1885 North Australian expedition and it bears inscriptions from that time. Gregory's Tree has special significance to the local Ngarinman Aboriginal people and is a registered sacred...

Daly Waters Aviation Complex Daly Waters Daly Waters has the distinction of being Australias first international airport.

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

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. Larger than Sydney Harbour, Darwin Harbour offers a range of recreational activies, supports a diverse range of marine ecosystems, has...

Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve Alice Springs Gain insight into an ancient culture as you explore the small, six hectare Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve, 39 kilometres south of Alice Springs.

Hartley Street School Alice Springs The former Hartley Street School, of Alice Springs, was initially constructed in 1930 to cater for an increase in population resulting from the town's status as a railway terminal. Enrolments over the next decade caused continual overcrowding and in 1945 a kindergarten and classroom, designed by the architect, B.C.G.

Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve Tennant Creek The Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles are clusters of mysterious rock spheres located in the scenic Australian desert near the outback town of Tennant Creek, scattered in heaps throughout a wide, shallow valley.

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. The Adelaide River Railway Siding was the first main station complex on the North Australian Railway from...

John Flynn Memorial Uniting Church Alice Springs John Flynn dreamed of a cathedral within Central Australia where people of all faiths could worship. After his death, his friends across Australia built one in his memory.

Judbarra / Gregory National Park Timber Creek Judbarra / Gregory National Park is the Northern Territory's second largest national park, encompassing spectacular ranges, escarpments, gorges and eucalypt woodlands.

Central Craft Alice Springs This building was originally the single staff quarters and mess for Connellan Airways employees.

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 the Pine Creek Goldfields ceased operation in 1994. Before being mined, this area was know as Enterprise Hill, now it's Enterprise Pit.