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In 2006 my son and I tackled the infamous “Tanami” for the first time and I decided that 2022 was a great time to give the track another crack to see how it had changed.

The Red Centre is packed full of excellent camper destinations — here are just a few of the best

Rich natural history meets picturesque scenery in Australia's hot, red centre

One of Australia's great desert trips, this route follows in the wake of early explorers and ancient Aboriginal people.

The vast Aboriginal lands west of Alice Springs are worth the a bit of pre-trip planning and permits.

The Cobourg Peninsula in the Top End tempts travellers with its big fishing catches, untouched environment and curious history. This is just about as far off the beaten track as you can get.

On the road with the family, living out of a camper trailer, exploring the NT desert. Does it get any better than this?

Family touring in NT

Arltunga Historical Reserve NT

Home to a World Heritage National Park, this Northern Territory area is a paradise for nature lovers with a myriad of magical places to camp.

As one of Australia's top destinations, Central Australia offers a plethora of must-see sights and adventures

Hot and dry turns to hot and wet as you transition from the Red Centre to the Top End. Here’s how to keep hydrated.

Kakadu Air offers one of the world’s most unique airborne experiences

Here's the things you don't want to miss this year. Whether you’ve set your sights on a Big Lap, or just a whole lot of big weekends away, tick your way through this travel-changing bucket list.

10,000 kilometres through Queensland and the NT, living in an RV. How’s that for a month and a half of travel? It’s what the founder of Stoney Creek Campers, Hank Rojek, recently undertook, using RV designs that he’s spent his lifetime developing.

Scenic wonders, historical intrigues and thriving wildlife line this secret route to Australia’s red heart.

Waterholes in Northern Australia

Chambers Pillar, NT

This tropical sandstone playground on the WA/NT border dishes up indigenous history, cabbage palms and gigantic beehive rock formations. If you can handle the heat, read on.

The night skies in Central Australia are a sight to behold and the key to unlocking the local culture and nature of the region.

The West MacDonnell Ranges encapsulate the beauty of the Red Centre. Gorges and chasms; rugged hikes; and challenging 4WDing await if you’re game.

David Cook recounts how a desire to get in touch with his wife’s colourful family history led the pair into the outback for the first time

Low range 4WDing, off-grid camping, hot springs, sandstone pillars, and emerald rivers. You’d be kicking yourself if you didn’t weave these two hotspots into your next Top End Adventure.

Camper brings you the scoop on eight of the best gorges from around the country. Weave these into your travels for a guaranteed good time.

An invisible river carving a rugged track through a steep gorge lined with cabbage palms, smack bang in the Red Centre? Yes please!

Ancient gorges, stunning free camps and the opportunity to learn about Aboriginal history - a trip through the outback, in particular the West MacDonnell Ranges, is an experience the family will never forget.

DESTINATION: KINGS CANYON, NORTHERN TERRITORY