Move to the real Australia – 1.4 million sq km of wild beauty that still carries the marks of an asteroid that cannoned into the land 300,000 years ago. The Northern Territory (NT) provides a spirit of adventure, a rich cultural heritage and a land of opportunity for everyone.

NT at a glance

• Population: Over 2220,000

• Capital city: Darwin

• Main language: English

• Average climate: Summer 24 – 33 degrees Celsius and Winter 10 – 30 degrees Celsius

A land of natural beauty

Australia's Northern Territory is a land of diversity, from the red rugged outback terrain of Central Australia, the sweeping endless savannah plains of the Barkly Tablelands to the lush tropical north, the Top End. It is a stunning natural environment, with Australia's most recognised natural wonder Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the south, to Australia's largest national park, Kakadu, in the north. It is a place of perpetual sunshine, ancient geological marvels, vast wetlands, big cobalt blue skies and boundless, wide open landscapes evoking a spirit of exploration, freedom and adventure.

Relaxed outdoor lifestyle

Territorians enjoy a relaxed outdoor lifestyle year round that is the envy of many Australians. And, you will have time to enjoy it; getting to work will take no more than 15-20 minutes and there will be plenty of sunshine left when you return. Camp near a billabong, picnic on a mile long beach, ride a camel through the outback or go off road four wheel driving. Fish for a famous barramundi, visit a working cattle station, swim under a pummeling waterfall or trek through the savannah, the list of activities is endless.

Alternatively, the Northern Territory also boasts a strong art and music scene; with national and international touring performances and exhibitions; and an array of talented local artists featuring world famous Indigenous painters. The perfect destination for singles and families.

Gateway to Australia – Darwin

Darwin has one of the fastest growing economies in Australia and is viewed as the gateway to Australia because of it proximity to Asia and the advantages this brings in trade. Due to a strong economy and the increasing interest in Darwin as a modern and up and coming place to live, housing prices have increased.

Alternatively, the city offers an extensive range of restaurants and nightlife, exciting tourist venues and a strong art and music scene. Darwinites love to have a good time and particularly to revel in their city's vibrant multicultural traditions and nowhere is this mix better attained than through the annual program of exciting festivals. They include the highly entertaining Festival of Darwin, which caters for all tastes in arts and culture.

Thousands also flock to ethnic festivals like the famous Greek Glenti, and special celebratory events staged by Darwin's Italian, Indian and Irish communities. Locals and visitors alike also love fun events like the annual Beer Can Regatta. If you like the theatre, amateur or professional, or any other performances such as music, classical or big rock concerts; you can head to the Darwin Entertainment Centre, where they host a variety of performances to suit everybody's taste buds.

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