Travel & Hospitality Awards - Oceania 2023

Conjuring up images of wild adventure and jaw-dropping natural wonders, the Outback is a vast
land that’s more than twenty times the size of the United Kingdom. The best way to get out there
is through Northern Territory, the state at the top of the continent-sized country.
The Back of Beyond
The Outback has an incredible and diverse range of
landscapes. You might think it’s all desert, and in fact,
there are 10 of them to visit, but there’s also savannah,
mountains, woodland, and even rainforests to experience.
The vast Outback in the Northern Territory is characterised
by two main sections: The Red Centre and the Tropical
North contain a huge section of Australia and an incredible
range of flora and fauna found within. The North is home
to towering mountains and steep gorges, while the Red
Centre is, of course, home to the otherworldly mass that
is Uluru.
The Best Time of Year to Visit
Although the Outback in the Northern Territory is beautiful
year-round, with each season bringing its own character
to the landscape, the most comfortable time to visit is
between May and October. The temperatures in these
months tend to stay moderate and are perfect for getting
outside and seeing the sights. However, you might not
like “The Wet”, when the humidity hangs around 80% and
the chance of tropical cyclones increases.
Hot Springs and Spectacular Things
Located about halfway between Alice Springs and the
state capital of Darwin on the northern coast, the town
of Mataranka is famous for its warm thermal pools and
impressive landscape. The palm tree-lined springs stay at
a soothing 34°C all year round, so it’s an ideal spot to relax
and soak away any aches and pains you might pick up on
your Aussie adventure.
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