Northern Territory Historic Site

Adelaide House Museum Alice Springs - Journey to the heart of Alice Springs and be inspired by Rev John Flynn’s historic vision for the bush. Designed by Flynn, Adelaide House is one... More

Adelaide River Railway Station Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) - The Adelaide River Railway Siding and Railway Bridge, located on the Stuart Highway, were constructed as part of the first leg of the North Australia Railway,... More

Adelaide River War Cemetery Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) - The Adelaide River War Cemetery is a sobering reminder of the impact World War II had on this part of Australia. There are 434 military burials in total... More

Alice Springs RSL Military Museum Alice Springs - The Alice Springs War Museum is housed within the Alice Springs RSL Club. The museum is acknowledged as the most significant regional collection of war... More

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs - The township of Alice Springs obtained its name from the waterhole at this historic Telegraph Station. This historical reserve marks the original site... More

Anzac Hill Alice Springs - The most visited landmark in Alice Springs, Anzac Hill is the ideal spot for an overview of the town. The lookout offers a panoramic view of Alice Springs... More

Araluen Cultural Precinct Alice Springs - The Araluen Cultural Precinct is home to some of Alice Springs premier cultural and historical experiences, encompassing performing and visual arts, the... More

Arltunga Historical Reserve Alice Springs - Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3000... More

Attack Creek Historical Reserve Tennant Creek - The Attack Creek Memorial is situated on the Attack Creek Historical Reserve, located on the Stuart Highway 74 kilometres north of Tennant Creek. The memorial... More

Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Darwin - Step back in time and explore Northern Territory heritage. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, located in Winnellie, Darwin, houses an impressive... More

Bamboo Creek Tin Mine Batchelor - Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a reminder of... More

Barrow Creek Telegraph Station Barrow Creek - A beautifully restored Barrow Creek Telegraph Station is located in Barrow Creek, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Forster ranges. This historical... More

Battery Hill Mining Centre Tennant Creek - Visit the Battery Hill Mining Centre, located in Tennant Creek, 1.5 kilometres from the town centre along Peko Road. The Battery Hill Mining Centre overlooks... More

Berry Springs Nature Park Darwin - Berry Springs Nature Park protects a large part of the Berry Creek catchment. Berry Creek starts from a number of springs, forms a small creek, then reaches... More

Bicentennial Park Darwin - Perched on the cliffs of Darwin Harbour along The Esplanade, Bicentennial Park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the afternoon. There are walking... More

Bill Allen Lookout Tennant Creek - The Bill Allen Lookout, situated just past the Battery Hill mining Centre in Tennant Creek, offers sweeping panoramic views of the town and the unique,... More

Black Point Culture Centre Cobourg Peninsula - Browse the Black Point Culture Centre, located at the Black Point Ranger Station in the Garig Ganuk Barlu National Park. The centre offers travellers a... More

Blyth Homestead Batchelor - The historic Blyth Homestead is found within Litchfield National Park, and is also the location of an old tin mine, which is now in ruins. The homestead... More

Borroloola Police Station Museum Borroloola - The Borroloola Police Station Museum offers a fascinating insight into a bygone era. The police station was constructed in 1886 when Borroloola was a significant... More

Browns Mart Darwin - Browns Mart, located in the centre of Darwin, is on the national heritage list, preserved as a place of interest. First built in 1885 as an emporium and... More

Bullita Homestead and Stockyards Timber Creek - Located on the banks of the East Baines River, 56 kilometres from Timber Creek in Gregory National Park, Bullita is a remnant of the region’s pastoral... More

Casuarina Coastal Reserve Casuarina - Casuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area between the mouth of Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek in Darwin. The highlights of the reserve are... More

Central Australian Aviation Museum Alice Springs - The Central Australian Aviation Museum is located on Memorial Avenue, Alice Springs, on the western edge of the north-south runway of the original aerodrome.... More

Central Craft Alice Springs - This building was originally the single staff quarters and mess for Connellan Airways employees. Now it’s headquarters to Central Craft. Head to... More

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve Ti Tree - The small Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, 212 kilometres north of Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway, commemorates the discovery in 1860 of... More

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Alice Springs - Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve, located 160 kilometres from Alice Springs, is home to Chambers Pillar, a spectacular solitary column towering 40 metres... More

Char Restaurant at Admiralty Darwin - Offering some of the best fresh local produce, international and local wines married with innovative cuisine and exceptional service, Char Restaurant at... More

Charles Darwin National Park Winnellie - Lying on Frances Bay, Darwin, Charles Darwin National Park protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most significant wetlands, as well... More

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Alice Springs - As the name suggests, this site is of great significance to local Aboriginal people, as are many of the sites in the MacDonnell Ranges. The real significance... More

Curtin Springs Station Yulara - Outback hospitality – The way you wish it could be all the time. Curtin Springs is a working cattle station and Wayside Inn located on the Lasseter... More

Daly River Mango Farm Daly River - Mangoes thrive in the tropical climate of the Top End. The Daly River Mango Farm is an established tourist park located 230 kilometres from Darwin on the... More

Daly Waters Aviation Complex Daly Waters - Daly Waters Aviation Complex, located 3 kilometres off the Stuart Highway, is the oldest aviation structure in the Northern Territory. Built in 1930, it... More

Daly Waters Pub Daly Waters - The Daly Waters Pub is a colourful pub, clad in corrugated iron, draped with bougainvilleas and crammed with decades of memorabilia. It began its current... More

Darwin Harbour Darwin - Dotted with sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing vessels, Darwin Harbour is surrounded by scenic mangroves... More

Darwin Military Museum Darwin - The Darwin Military Museum was originally set up as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association to exhibit photographs and artefacts... More

Darwin Wharf Precinct Darwin - Darwin's Wharf has had a colourful, busy and sometimes tragic history. Its beginnings reflect the times and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the... More

Davenport Range National Park (proposed) Tennant Creek - The Davenport Range National Park (proposed) is an important refuge for fauna, especially water birds due to an extensive network of waterholes. At least... More

Djukbinj National Park Darwin - Along the Arnhem Highway, forming part of the scenic Marrakai floodplains, the Djukbinj National Park contains a portion of the catchment and drainage... More

East Point Reserve Darwin - The East Point peninsular is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities... More

Elsey Homestead Replica Mataranka - Step back in time as you explore the Elsey Homestead Replica, Mataranka. The Homestead is an authentic replica that was especially constructed for the... More

Elsey Memorial Cemetery Mataranka - Elsey Memorial Cemetery, located 20 kilometres south of Mataranka off the Stuart Highway, is of national and Territory historical significance primarily... More

Fannie Bay Gaol Fannie Bay - Opened in 1883, the Fannie Bay Gaol was the major detention centre in Darwin for almost 100 years until 1979, when prisoners were relocated to the new... More

Fenton Airfield Daly River - The construction of Fenton Airfield, located on Tipperary Station in the Katherine Region, commenced in 1942. The site was named after Flight Lieutenant... More

Fran's Devonshire Tea House Larrimah - Fran's Devonshire Tea House, in the old Larrimah Police Station and Museum. Fran serves delicious fare, including homemade camel and buffalo pies, sausages,... More

Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve Dunmarra - About 35 kilometres south of Dunmurra is a historic marker to Sir Charles Todd, builder of the Frew Ponds Overland Telegraph Line Memorial Reserve which... More

Garig Gunak Barlu National Park Oenpelli - At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is remote and rugged, fringed with magnificent white sand... More

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Darwin - Established in the 1870s to supplement the Darwin's unstable food supply, the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens 42 hectares showcase the flora of northern... More

Gorrie Airfield Larrimah - Gorrie Airfield, located 10 kilometres north of Larrimah, was once one of the largest and busiest military bases in the Pacific Theatre during World War... More

Government House Darwin - Government House, on The Esplanade in Darwin City, is the earliest and most significant government building in the Northern Territory. It is associated... More

Greenant Creek Walk Batchelor - This eight and a half kilometre walk, which forms part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, takes you from Greenant Creek through to popular... More

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