Gorgeous scenery, treasured sacred sites, and an impressive breadth of art, culture, and history activities combine to make the Northern Territory the ideal place for an enriching family holiday.
The dry season runs from May to October, which is the optimal time for the whole family to explore world-famous national parks, where you'll find plenty of wildlife wonders, swimming holes, and magnificent cliffs.
Best of all, we've got beautiful G'day Parks scattered across the territory, so scroll down to find five ideas for your next family trip.
Quick getaways? Weeklong road trips? Crossing the border from South Australia, Queensland, or Western Australia? You'll be booking your Northern Territory experience online or on the G'day Parks app in no time!
Discovery Parks - Darwin
If you've long been wanting to take your kids to the Top End, book a stay at Discovery Parks - Darwin. As you wade into the resort-style swimming pool surrounded by palm trees, embrace the tropical getaway you've been waiting for, while kids enjoy the bouncing pillow and giant games. The park is only a short drive from the city to visit the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets for locally made treasures and delicious food, or you can relive history at the Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service's interactive virtual reality experience.
Riverview Tourist Village
Kid-friendly getaways and Katherine go hand in hand at Riverview Tourist Village. Within walking distance of the famous Katherine Hot Springs, visitors can relax amongst the calming waters. Say "wow" as you step into the Cutta Cutta Caves, then delve into the rich history and gardens of The Katherine Museum. When it's time to get wet and wild, the park has its own tropical swimming pool. There's a café next door for when you don't feel like cooking, plus an on-site kiosk—otherwise, grab those tongs and fire up the BBQ.
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs makes your bucket list holiday to the red centre a reality. Zoom down the waterslide, swim laps in the heated pool, or hire pedal karts for a safe and fun way to race each other around the park. The park also runs weekly activities like a pancake breakfast, sunset nibbles, and an Aussie movie night. There is an activity room, adventure playground, basketball half-court, bouncing pillow, and pump track for added fun. It's just five minutes away from the Alice Springs town centre, and many of the Northern Territory's natural wonders and thrilling adventures are within driving distance. Hike through one of the 12 sections of the Larapinta Trail or go on a desert camel ride.
A Deluxe Two-Bedroom Cabin has space for six family members and your car—alternately, embrace the outback with a safari tent for four with views over the MacDonnell Ranges.
Litchfield Tourist Park
If your family loves nothing more than a stress-free day spent hiking and exploring the outdoors, then Litchfield Tourist Park offers the perfect getaway to Litchfield National Park. Spend warm days walking through 1500 square kilometres of native woodlands, monsoon forests, magnetic termite mounds, historic ruins, and sandstone pillars. Admire the region's gorgeous waterfalls (like Wangi Falls and Tolmer Falls) and swim in the spoils when you come across rock holes and great spots for swimming. Then, enjoy learning about the local Aboriginal culture with a visit to the Batchelor Museum. Within the park, there's a swimming pool to cool off, an on-site café for breakfast and lunch, and BBQs to cook up your dinner feast.
A Ringers Two-Bedroom Cabin sleeps up to five or six people and affords your family a huge deck to eat, chat, and play games, plus there's an outdoor shower to keep the inside spick and span during your stay.
Dundee Beach Holiday Park
The moment you arrive in Dundee Beach, only 140 kilometres' drive from Darwin, you'll be wondering how this little slice of paradise has been kept secret for so long. Dundee Beach Holiday Park is less than five minutes' walk from the golden sand and pure blue waves. The family-friendly park has a boat ramp for fishing adventures, or a swimming pool if you'd prefer to dive right in. Spot local wildlife at Boss Creek, visit the Dundee Beach Markets, or hire a fishing charter. By night, gather around the fire pit or visit the neighbouring Dundee Beach Tavern from happy hour onwards for pub classics, local seafood, and cold drinks.
Ready to book your next trip? It's the perfect time for family fun in the Northern Territory!
Family adventures never run out at G'day Parks. With more parks and more choices, there's somewhere to suit every family—book your next getaway now on the app.
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