 If waterholes, waterfalls, hiking, fishing, camping and cold beers are some of the things you enjoy doing, then a visit to the NT could be right up your alley. Our 4 week Northern Territory road trip itinerary has a little bit of something for everyone. Holidaying in the Northern Territory feels a little bit like what I imagine it’d be like to holiday in the wild west. The speed limit along the one and only highway is 130 kilometres per hour and there are distances of hundreds of kilometres with nothing more than a roadhouse or 2. The temperatures frequently soar over 35 degrees celsius and almost everything there can kill you, and to be blatant, quite often it wants to. Yes, I'm talking about the prehistoric lizards that inhabit almost every body of water you'll come across. Also worth noting is that this route is ALL accessible by a 2WD. Whilst having a 4WD definitely opens up the areas you can see in the NT, there is still a hell of a lot to see in a regular car. We'll also mention side trips and places to add if you're in a 4WD - because as usual, there are some epic things to see off the beaten track.
Itinerary overview
4 Week Northern Territory ItineraryDarwin
Litchfield National ParkIf you're into chasing waterfalls then Litchfield NP is the spot for you! Don't forget to check out the NT National Park Website to check what areas of the park are open before heading out for your fun.  What to Do:
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Kakadu National ParkFirst things first, check out the Kakadu National Park Website. This should give you information on what areas are open and closed, as well as access to maps that will help you plan out your time there. It's a large park with long drives between sites so it's worth having a game plan of what you want to do and see before you arrive! Read our Kakadu National Park Itinerary here.
Edith Falls (Leliyn - Nitmiluk National Park)What to Do:
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Nitmiluk (Katherine) GorgeWhat to Do:
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Also whilst in the area stop in to the Katherine Hot springs! Check out our post on Nitmiluk (Katherine) National Park here. 
MatarankaWhat to Do:
Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)What to Do:
Alice Springs What to Do:
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West McDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja)What to Do:
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To read in depth about the West Macs, Kings Canyon & Uluru area check out our one week Uluru to Alice itinerary here from our trip in 2017.
East MacDonnell RangesAlthough visited much less than the West Macs, the East Macs gorgeous landscape is not to be skipped. In a 2WD you can get to Trephina Gorge where you’ll have the choice of 3 beautiful campgrounds right where the hikes set off from. The road keeps on going and there is more to see however it becomes unsealed and potentially 4WD only from a little after the gorge.  What to Do:
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Kings Canyon
 Uluru & Kata Tjuta Two very special places right in the middle of our country. Kata Tjuta was definitely an NT highlight for us. Click HERE for our in depth post about hiking and exploring Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park from our trip in 2017.  What to Do: Uluru
Kata Tjuta
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NOTE: We travelled throughout mid August to mid September and it was very hot! We would recommend coming earlier in the dry season to have temperatures that are more likely to allow you to hike and get out and about during the middle of the day if you like being active. There is also more water in all the waterfalls and pools earlier in the season too!
Enjoy, in our opinion, the Territory really is the wildest place in Australia.
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