Where to stay: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters

Unmissable experience: Float above the vast expanse of the Australian outback as the dawn breaks on a hot air balloon flight. 

Unmissable experience: Visit the burnt orange, maroon and purple hues of the West MacDonnell Ranges, boasting beautiful swimming holes and breathtaking hiking trails.

Where to stay: Ayers Rock Resort

Unmissable experience: Witness the amazing spectacle of sunrise at Kata Tjuta whilst you drink tea, before enjoying a one hour walk through the magical domes of this sacred place. 

Unmissable experience: ‘Wintjiri Wiru’ - the new light and sound show that tells an Aboriginal cultural story with drones, lighting up the night sky above the majestic Uluru.

Where to stay: Discovery Kings Canyon

Unmissable experience: The spectacular Kings Canyon Rim Walk, a 6km circuit, will take you to the Garden of Eden, a sacred rockhole surrounded by rare indigenous plants, and ascends to 360 degree panoramic views over the red desert.

Unmissable experience: ‘Light-Towers at Discovery Kings Canyon’ - immersive sound and light installation will awaken your senses as the light towers change colour in response to an entrancing soundscape by composer Orlando Gough.

Where to stay: Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront

Unmissable experience: Head out on glistening waters of Darwin Harbour for a relaxing evening aboard a dinner cruise and simply enjoy the view as you dine on a sumptuous Territory-style banquet.

Unmissable experience: Head to Mindil Beach Sunset Market, on either a Thursday or Sunday evening during the dry season, and choose from one of 60 delicious food and drinks stalls to eat whilst watching a fiery orange sunset.

Where to stay: Bamurru Plains

Unmissable experience: Cruise on the waters of Mary River Wetlands in an air boat and look out for saltwater crocodiles – home to the largest concentration of these in the world. 

Unmissable experience: Enjoy a game drive in an open-top vehicle looking out for 23 species of birdlife that teem the destination.

Where to stay: Cooinda Lodge Kakadu

Unmissable experience: Witness the jaw-dropping sunset and admire authentic rock art at Ubirr.

Unmissable experience: Enjoy a cruise around the Yellow Water Billabong, keeping your eye out for crocodiles, wallabies, wild horses and water buffalo and countless birds.

Where to stay: Cicada Lodge

Unmissable experience: Witness the beauty of Nitmiluk Gorge as you cruise through the dramatic sandstone gorges. 

Unmissable experience: Learn about the cultural importance of Nitmiluk National Park to the Aboriginals on a scenic hike along the Jatbula Trail, starting at Nitmiluk Gorge and ending in Edith Falls.