Trekking the Larapinta.

New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail

From May,the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across riverbanks,desert plains and mountains.

  • Julietta Jameson

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Crowds enjoy Grounded featuring the work of Margaret Bloomfield.

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Wangi Falls.

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Litchfield National Park is just a 90-minute drive from Darwin and most of its visitors are locals.

  • Helen Signy
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Ancient site that never gets old … the artwork at Mount Borradaile

The extraordinary ancient artwork kept secret until 1987

It might be ancient,but the world’s largest single collection of rock art never gets old.

  • Helen Pitt
Kata Tjuta.

Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Developed in consultation with traditional owners,the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.

  • Julietta Jameson