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| Northern Territory 24 Hr Time: Best viewed in | INFORMATION |
| NORTHERN TERRITORY |
| This tropical territory is a haven for the nature tourist, with such attractions as Ayres Rock, Kakadu National Park, The Olgas. The Northern Territory is renowned for its Aboriginal art. Impressive rock paintings and engravings are featured in Arnhem Land and through out Central Australia. |
| DARWIN |
| Capital of the tropical north, Darwin hosts many tourist oriented activities. The Darwin Crocodile farm is a must see. Art galleries and performing arts venues operate in Darwin. |
| One of Australia's most impressive land-marks and a popular subject with photographers at sunrise and sunset when the colours of the rock change dramatically. Twenty kilometres to the north-west of Ayres Rock, Yulara Tourist Resort is a comprehensive tourist facility. |
| KAKADU NATIONAL PARK |
| Kakadu national park is located 150 kilometres east of Darwin and contains a wide variety of wildlife. Aboriginal paintings, vast scenic landscape, waterfalls and river cruises entice campers and tourists from Darwin and elsewhere. |
| KATHERINE |
| Katherine is 300 kilometres south of Darwin and is the tourist base for the many magnificent attractions of the region including Katherine Gorge, Cutta Cutta Caves and Springvale Homestead. |
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