Gorgeous scenery, treasured sacred sites, and an impressive breadth of art, culture, and history activities combine to make the Northern Territory the perfect place for an enriching family holiday. With beautiful G’day Parks scattered across the territory, scroll down to find six ideas for your next trip. 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. Visit the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets for locally made treasures and delicious food or 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, everyone can relax amongst the calming waters. Say ‘wow’ as you step into the Cutta Cutta Caves, then delve into the 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 the 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 are within driving distance. Hike through one of the 12 sections of the Larapinta Trail or go on a desert camel ride.
Litchfield Tourist Park
If your family loves nothing more than a day hiking and exploring the outdoors, then Litchfield Tourist Park is the top pick for your national park getaway. Spend days walking through 1500 square kilometres of native woodlands, monsoon forests, magnetic termite mounds, historic ruins, and sandstone pillars. Admire gorgeous waterfalls (like Wangi Falls and Tolmer Falls) and swim in the spoils when you come across rock holes and swimming spots. Then, learn about the local Aboriginal culture with a visit to the Batchelor Museum. Within the park, there’s a swimming pool to beat the heat, an on-site café for breakfast and lunch, and BBQs to cook up your dinner feast.
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 from you for so long. Dundee Beach Holiday Park is less than five minutes’ walk from the golden sand and pure blue waves. The park has a boat ramp for fishing adventures, or a swimming pool if you’d prefer to dive 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 beverages.
Outback Caravan Park
From scenery to history, there’s so much to do near Outback Caravan Park. Plunge into a shaded swimming pool when it’s hot, and warm yourself by the campfire beneath the stars on chillier evenings. The park has a licensed garden bar and café; in peak season, catch live entertainment while you eat your meal. Tennant Creek is known for its natural wonders, so ensure you visit sacred sites such as Kunjarra/The Pebbles and Karlu Karlu (the Devils Marbles). Reach the heart of local art and culture at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre, with its interactive displays about bush tucker and resources, land, language, history, and punttu (family and skin relations). Take the family on a four-wheel drive trip through Iytwelepenty/Davenport Ranges National Park, or venture on an underground tour at the Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre.
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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