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Kamis, 18 April 2013

Is This The Most Adventurous Place in the World for 4wd Loving Travelers?

Is This The Most Adventurous Place in the World for 4wd Loving Travelers?


by Barry Firt


The Northern Territory is the central northern state of Australia and is famed for awe inspiring outback expeditions. Often known as the "Never Never" by the traditional owners due to it's timelessness and legendary tales, the Northern Territory delivers more exciting activity than almost all of Australia's states and the possibility to get truly lost in the wonder and ruggedness of what is the quintessential "Australian Outback".

The best way to visit this broad red, green and sapphire terrain is with a vehicle of your own rented in Darwin or Alice Springs - the two biggest cities. There is only 1 thing to bear in mind when driving a vehicle in the Northern Territory, Western Australia or everywhere in the outback: When you are leaving the black tar, you have to be in a 4wd!

Where is Darwin. Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, and is the largest in the state. It sits on the central north coast of Australia on the Timor Sea and is found between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator.

About Darwin. Darwin is the gateway to the outback of Australia - the rugged, stunning, red, green and sapphire lands which have made Australia famous the world over. From Darwin you get quick access to some of Australia's most iconic landmarks. Kakadu National Park - the world heritage listed park lands, Litchfield National park - the inland treasure of the Northern Territory, Uluru - the worlds largest monolith, and a plethora of other attractions that make you gaze in wonder. You cannot find any better way to visit these eternal, rugged sites than with your own 4wd camper hire from Darwin.

The Northern Territory is sparsely inhabited and is primarily outback bushland and national parks. Darwin has a population of around 130,000 making it the biggest city in the Northern Territory, however is only 16th largest in Australia. It is an important gateway to South East Asia and has quite a military importance to Australia. As a result, you will usually find Navy boats in the harbour. It is the northernmost point of the famous Ghan railway that crosses the country in a North/South direction with the alternative end being Adelaide some 2979km away.

Like all leading cities in Australia it has a plentiful supply of shops, bars, hotels, petrol, accommodation and everything a tourist needs to have a wonderful time.

When to Go. Darwin is in a tropical region so is warm and humid all year round. It is better defined by a wet and dry season. The ideal time to go is the dry season, but in particular the times when there are no school holidays is the best of the best.

Dry Season: Late April to September/October. This the perfect time of the year to go. During this time there is less rain and the night times become a little cooler. "A little cooler" in Darwin means an average of about 20 deg C (68F) as apposed to 24 deg C (75F). The days remain about the same average all year at 32 deg C (90F) but they feel more bearable during the dry season with about fifty percent the humidity of the wet season.

School holidays: These are the times that will raise crowds in Darwin and other tourist attractions in the Northern Territory throughout the dry season. Dates change from state to state, but taking in to consideration the commencing dates of the first state(s) to go on break and the end of the last state(s) to go back, these are the dates of school holidays. (Subject to minor change each year).

29th March - 26th April 1st July - 21st July 23rd September - 13th October

Wet Season: October/November to around April. The wet starts with especially steamy, hot conditions accompanied by some incredible lightning storms. The rain increases as you approach the end of the year. The wettest part of the year is from January to March. Through this time numerous unsealed roads will close to all but locals and it is not recommended to go at this time unless you like being wet. Even 4wd campers are likely to get bogged at this time of year. This is also the part of the season that is most prone to cyclones.

What to See. Darwin is the gateway to outback Australia. With a 4wd campervan hired from Darwin you can get to all the places you want to go or even to a few you don't know you want to get to yet. From Darwin it is just a road-trip to the likes of Litchfield National Park, Katherine, Uluru & Kings Canyon, Alice Springs and The Kimberly in Western Australia. And don't overlook Darwin itself for a little fun and recreation. As little as three hours drive from Darwin, Kakadu National Park possesses an exceptional dual World Heritage listing for both its natural beauty and its historic Aboriginal culture, dating back 50,000 years. It is one of the more popular sights in the north, with Uluru being the most in-demand in the south.

Transport. There are no trains or trams around Darwin, it is all buses. There are several sight-seeing opportunities around Darwin which are not central to town and you will save yourself a great deal of waiting around at a hot bus stop if you splash out on a campervan. And once you are ready to see the places that are further afield, make sure you grab yourself a 4wd camper hire to do the long miles with. There is little to no effective public transport options outside of Darwin. The only train operates from Darwin to Adelaide 2 times a week (The Ghan).

Darwin and the Northern Territory are where many of the most famous photographs of Australia are taken, not to mention films like Crocodile Dundee and Kangaroo Jack. It is a spot where time simply stopped tens on thousands of years ago and now offers the contemporary tourist a glimpse in to the past when only the Aboriginals inhabited the lands along with the native animals. No other place in Australia or the globe can offer wonderment, serenity, excitement and adventure like that which is on offer in the "Never Never".




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Title: Is This The Most Adventurous Place in the World for 4wd Loving Travelers?
Author: Barry Firt
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Keywords: 4wd,4 wheel drive,campervan hire,car hire,Australia,Oceania,adventure,travel,leisure,travel planning
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