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Australia can be roughly divided into Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, and New South Wales. Out of these, Northern Territory has some of the most captivating sights. Let us take a short tour of the Northern Territory.

Australia, the largest island in the world, makes for a magical landscape filled with stunningly beautiful diversities. Lush tropical rainforests, dry barren deserts, deep blue seas, pristine sun kissed beaches, craggy mountains, and colorful cities - all are to be found here. Charming animals like kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, dingoes, and emus make for a unique flora life.

The Red Centre
The Northern Territory’s bright red craggy desert with the world famous Australian icon of Uluru at its middle captures the imagination of every visitor. The Uluru is a gigantic stone monolith. The scenery dates back to about 800 million years and is devilishly beautiful.

Kakadu National Park
Sprawling over some 19,804 sq. km, the Kakadu National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is a treat to the eye with mesmerizing wonders like red escarpment cliffs, long serpentine rivers, massive Aboriginal rock art galleries, beautiful cascading waterfalls, and rugged stony plateaus. Kakadu National Park is home to about 75 reptile and mammal species, 300 varieties of birds and 1,000 plant types. One may also view some of the oldest works of art in the world at Ubirr Rocks. The rock paintings here date back to roughly 23,000 years. Needless to say, the experience here is alone worth every penny you spend on booking those cheap flights to Australia.

The Great Barrier Reef
This is perhaps the biggest attraction in Queensland or the ‘Sunshine State of Australia’. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world and is spread out over about 2,500 kilometers. It is home to some of the most unusual flora and fauna in the world. The Wet Tropics rainforests near the region have remained unmolested for millions of years and make for an unusual virginal appeal. Popular activities include hot air ballooning, river rafting, skydiving, and trail biking. It is often said that no holiday in Australia can be complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef.

Tennant Creek Back
This region has some rich chunks of Australian history. It was the scene of the last gold rush during the 1930s. Today, it remains Australia’s third largest producer of gold. Snippets of the past can be found at the Telegraph Station and Creek Stamp Battery. These have been converted into museums. Other attractions here are the mining museum, underground tunnel complete with working machinery, and the awe inspiring Devils Marble Conservation Park.