5 Reasons to Visit the NT in 2019

Kakadu turns 40
The largest national park in Australia, Kakadu National Park covers a whopping 20,000 square kilometres and this year it hits the big four-o. From waterfalls, rugged cliffs, waterways and rock formations, this huge area of natural beauty has actually been inhabited for around 40,000 years. You can still see some of the ancient art lining the walls of caves and overhangs throughout the park. parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu

Bass in the Grass
This year, Darwin’s iconic festival is moving to a brand new seaside destination with a bigger capacity. Billed as the Territory’s biggest and best music festival, this annual event is the NT’s longest running music festival and this year the line up looks bangin’. Add the new location on the famous Mindl Beach to the mix and this is one festival you won’t want to miss. Bassinthegrass.com.au

Outback Ballooning
One of the best ways to see Uluru and the rest of the Red Centre is from the air, and the new 24-passenger air balloon (yes, TWENTY FOUR people in one air balloon) from Outback Ballooning is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. So grab some mates, do a road trip and get high with them in a hot air balloon! outbackballooning.com.au

Queen of the Desert Festival
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the film, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and what better way to mark it that with the inaugural Queen of the Desert Festival in Alice Springs. This three-day festival in March will fill Alice’s streets with cabaret, comedy, live music and parades. It’s time to start planning your outfit, people, and it better include glitter. Lots of glitter. queenofthedesertfestival.com