Northern Territory
Located 36km before the canyon, this family-run station offers a bush-camping experience among the desert oaks. Cosy safari-style cabins (small canvas…
Must-see hotels in Northern Territory
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Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge
Kakadu National Park
In a restricted area of the park (ie only guests and local Indigenous residents are allowed in), this deliciously remote lodge sits in the shadow of the…
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Yulara
One of Yulara's original hotels, four-and-a-half-star Desert Gardens has supremely comfortable rooms with a lovely Scandinavian minimalist look. Some have…
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Hale River Homestead at Old Ambalindum
Northern Territory
This remote spot run by NT veterans Sean and Lynne offers a great range of accommodation including a nicely renovated homestead, a cottage sleeping five…
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Northern Territory
One of the best places to stay in the Top End, Wildman Wilderness Lodge is an upmarket safari lodge with an exceptional program of optional tours and…
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Northern Territory
Boasting 3km of Mary River frontage, this bush retreat has excellent poolside and bush cabins with decks surrounded by trees, as well as some fine safari…
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Kakadu National Park
This Aboriginal-owned park is one of Kakadu's best, with a range of tropical-design bungalows, cabins and suites in lush gardens. The doubles share a…
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Northern Territory
This charming hotel uses raw iron, steel and wood in its modern rooms, which are easily the best for quite a distance in any direction. The dining area…
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Northern Territory
If you're into horse riding, fishing and country-style hospitality, Mt Bundy Station is the perfect detour, 3km off the highway south of Adelaide River…
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Darwin
Apartments are very spacious at Argus, and the whole place rings with quality. There are lovely bathrooms, generous expanses of cool floor tiles, simple…
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Northern Territory
This remote slice of eco-friendly luxury has canvas-topped lodgings with hardwood floors, wrap-around views and high levels of comfort. Safaris are by…
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Darwin
You're in for an upmarket stay at this professional set-up with friendly staff and a great location at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Room prices creep…
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Darwin
The Adina is a stylish place with contemporary apartments sporting clean lines and modern art on the walls. Most rooms have excellent views out over the…
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Northern Territory
With more personality than most Batchelor places and rooms with warm and eclectic decor, Rum Jungle is an excellent choice. It's set in soothing and…
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Northern Territory
Accessible by 2WD and only 36km from the Arnhem Hwy, this remote lodge is part of an old cattle station and ideal for exploring the Mary River region…
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Darwin
There's a lot to like here: value-for-money rooms, friendly and efficient service, and a handy location. Contemporary motel rooms and larger studios with…
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Northern Territory
Only 10km from the canyon, this well-designed resort boasts a wide range of accommodation, from a grassy camping area with its own pool and bar to deluxe…
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Northern Territory
This compact, slightly eclectic retreat divides itself between a low-key butterfly farm and friendly tropical-style resort. They have colourful en suite…
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Yulara
The rooms seem overpriced at the resort's flagship hotel, but they're still the most upmarket choice in Yulara. There's a lovely pool and surrounding lawn…
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Yulara
Billing itself as Yulara's boutique hotel option, the Lost Camel reopened in 2018 after extensive works. The contemporary rooms with steely-blue and burnt…
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Darwin
Set on a 2-hectare property, this beautiful rural retreat seems worlds away from the city (but it's only 13km). When it's hot outside, hang out in the…
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Darwin
Views here are stunning and the facilities first-rate; you can even check in online, and unlock your room door via your mobile phone. It's also central…
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Darwin
Track down the best Darwin deals through this professionally run booking service – it can hook you up with apartments, hotel rooms, villas and holiday…
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Kakadu National Park
This sprawling place has a good variety of accommodation options and is Kakadu's most popular resort – even with 380 campsites, facilities can get very…
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Northern Territory
They pride themselves on friendliness here. Pitch a tent for free or bed down in a well-maintained cabin. There’s (expensive) fuel, a shop with limited…
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Northern Territory
At the western edge of the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park is the popular Glen Helen Resort, which has an idyllic back verandah slammed up against…
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Lazy Lizard Caravan Park & Tavern
Northern Territory
The small, well-grassed camping area at the Lazy Lizard seems like an afterthought to the pulsing pub next door, but the sites are fine. The open-sided…
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Aurora Kakadu Lodge & Caravan Park
Kakadu National Park
One of the best places to camp in town with lots of grass, trees and natural barriers between camping areas, creating a sense of privacy. This sprawling,…
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Northern Territory
Nine kilometres along the continuation of the Ross Hwy past the Arltunga turn-off (coming from Alice Springs) is the secluded Ross River Resort. Built…
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Northern Territory
With a private billabong, bush camp sites, a wandering menagerie and friendly owners, this place seems a world away from the highway only 2km down the…
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Darwin
Consistently receiving the thumbs up from travellers, this centrally located resort is fringed by palm-filled gardens. If you covet a microwave and have…
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Kakadu National Park
A most welcome addition to Kakadu's accommodation scene, this new hostel out the back of the iconic Border Store opened in May 2019, and has campsites as…
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Northern Territory
Just 4km from Litchfield National Park, there's a great range of accommodation here, from shady campsites to better-than-average cabins, and it's the…
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Darwin
Some B&Bs are businesslike and others feel like you're staying with friends; this is one of the latter. There are three rooms in this pleasant Spanish…
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Northern Territory
You’ll be virtually guaranteed seclusion at the Wallace Rockhole Tourist Park, situated at the end of an 18km dirt road branching off Larapinta Dr. The…
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Darwin
Right in the centre of town, this appealing hotel showcases contemporary style and impeccable facilities. There is a range of rooms with excellent…
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Northern Territory
On a pretty yet rarely visited stretch of coastline just over an hour-and-a-half's drive along a sealed road from Darwin, Skippers at Dundee is an…
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Kakadu National Park
Known locally as 'the Croc', this hotel is designed in the shape of a crocodile, which, of course, is only obvious when viewed from the air. The rooms are…
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Darwin
This well-kept, leafy complex built around a swimming pool offers a peaceful and private stay at the northern edge of the city centre. The compact studios…
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Darwin
Friendly Chilli's is a fun place with a small sun deck and spa (use the pool next door). There's also a pool table and a breezy kitchen/meals terrace…
