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The "Top End" of
the state features the modern, cosmopolitan city of Darwin, the
perfect base from which to discover surrounding national parks,
wildlife attractions and Aboriginal settlements.
Kakadu National
Park is famous for its lily-clad wetlands, extensive assortment of
birds, Aboriginal rock-art sites, rainforest and waterfalls. Just
as spectacular is Litchfield National Park, an oasis of rainforest
and natural pools perfect for swimming. Visitors to the region
characterize a boat cruise on the waters of Katherine Gorge as a
magical experience.
The 'Red Centre'
of the Northern Territory is a land of majestic Outback, marked by
cloudless skies, red earth, mysterious monoliths, and ancient
mountain ranges. The rippling forms of the MacDonnell Ranges,
visible from the well-known Outback town of Alice Springs, hide
idyllic natural pools, walking trails and picnic spots, while
Kings Canyon's red sandstone walls plunge 330 feet into water
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Another must-see is Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park, the home of Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Ayers Rock at
sunset, when it changes in color from fiery orange, through pinks,
reds and deep violet, is truly awesome. And the Olgas, mountainous
red domes that bulge out of the flat plains, are just as
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