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| The Attack Creek Memorial is situated on the Attack Creek Historical Reserve, located on the Stuart Highway 74 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. The memorial recalls that 'On 25 June 1860 John McDouall Stuart and his two companions William Kekwick and Benjamin Head reached Attack Creek the most northerly point of that |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| 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.
A massive B52 Bomber dwarfs other exhibits, including Mirage an |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| Always dreamt of catching the big one or just dreamt of the challenge of hauling in a barramundi after the thrill of the chase, then this is the place for you.
The Barramundi Fishing Park, located in Howard Springs, has a billabong stocked with over 3,000 barramundi and is only 30 minutes from Darwin. Join professiona |
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Borroloola , Top End |
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| Barranyi National Park, situated in the Gulf of Carpentaria, is one of the Northern Territory's most remote visitor destinations. This peaceful wilderness haven within the Sir Edward Pellew Group of islands is owned by the Yanyuwa Aboriginal people, who live in the area. The island represents an important link in prote |
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Barrow Creek , Top End |
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| 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. The stone buildings were o |
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Batchelor , Top End |
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| The Batchelor Butterfly Farm and Tropical Retreat offers the Northern Territory its first and only butterfly sanctuary. Located just 15 minutes from Litchfield National Park, you’re invited to experience the tranquillity of the rainforest butterfly enclosure.
As you walk through the very unique gardens, planted for th |
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Tennant Creek , Top End |
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| 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. 3 Government gold stamp battery, where you can experience life in Tennant Creek’s 1930’s out |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| The Beachfront Hotel, on the waterfront at Nightcliff, attracts locals and tourists alike. It is home to Turtles Bar and Bistro and from Thursday to Sunday, live entertainment is on hand, including local bands and entertainers.
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Darwin , Top End |
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| 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. The park is located close to Darwin and is an ideal area for recreational activities, and also provides a refreshi |
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Mary River ( Arnhem Highway) , Top End |
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| Bird Billabong, is located in the Mary River National Park (proposed) and is a popular walking and birdwatching spot. A viewing platform at the water's edge is a great place from which to unobtrusively observe the billabong. There is also a pleasant two kilometre walk to the billabong, through scenic surrounds. |
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Mataranka , Top End |
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| Discovered by surveyors for the Overland Telegraph Line in the latter part of the nineteenth century, the Bitter Springs are located approximately two kilometres from Mataranka in the Katherine region. Set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in the Elsey National Park, these spring-fed thermal pools are an ideal place |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is one of several parks in the lower Adelaide River catchment that provides a haven for wildlife amongst Darwin's developing rural fringe. The Adelaide River catchment is one of several connected catchments which make up the Top End wetlands. These wetlands have international importance be |
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Richmond , Top End |
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| Fossicking for marine fossils is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Richmond. Stop at the Kronosaurus Korner Visitor Information Centre and pick up a guide to Richmond's public fossicking sites located near town. Visitors are sure to find their own fossil in the Richmond area. The staff at Kronosauru |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| This functional and artistic environment is five minutes from the Darwin city centre and presents and sells a wide variety of quality Australian art and craft created by Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal artists. The accessible and diverse nature of the Framed Art Gallery has made it a must for art lovers and is deserving |
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Oenpelli , Top End |
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| 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. Occupying 2,207 square kilometres, |
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Nhulunbuy , Top End |
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| The Gayngaru Wetlands Interpretive Walk surrounds a lagoon that is visited by over 200 species of birds. Along the path are two separate viewing platforms and a bird hide, which enable visitors to enjoy the birdlife. There are also interpretive signs near plants of significance showing bush food and bush medicine used |
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Darwin , Top End |
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| Established in the 1870s to supplement the Darwin's unstable food supply, the 42 hectare George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens showcase the flora of northern Australia and other tropical habitats around the world.
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens were founded by Maurice Holtz, the first Government gardener, on t |
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Mataranka , Top End |
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| A worthwhile stop in Mataranka, The Stockyard Gallery offers a unique Territory experience. Delicious Devonshire teas, light snacks and mango fruit smoothies are served in the shady tea garden. Local paintings and sculptures, as well as Aboriginal artefacts, Territory books, gifts and souvenirs are for sale in the gall |
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Timber Creek , Top End |
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| The Timber Creek Police Station Museum was originally built in 1908 and used as the district Police station until the late 1930s.
It is a steel framed structure with galvanised iron cladding and timber shutters. The building was restored in 1987-1988 and is a rare survivor of early Northern Territory police station a |
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Bathurst Island , Top End |
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| Located 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands are the combination of Bathurst and Melville Islands and collectively the Aboriginal population call themselves the Tiwi people. The Tiwi Islands remain a unique and rare opportunity to view and share this culture. You can’t arrive on the islands unannounced and t |
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