Don’t miss these 5 great pit stops on your Northern Territory road trip.

If you’re heading to the outback in the heat, you’ll want to be prepared. There are so many things that can affect your journey – the weather, unfamiliar conditions, remoteness, and being far away from facilities.

But also due to the vast distances, you’ll want to make sure you get yourself acquainted with your surroundings so that you can plan your trip through this vast landscape!

The distance from Alice to Darwin is 1500km. There are heaps of different things to do and see along the way. For such a long journey, you’ll want to make sure you have your itinerary packed with lots of fun and exciting places to go!

Here’s where we recommend visiting during your drive from Alice Springs to Darwin:

• Devils Marbles
• Litchfield National Park
• Mataranka Thermal Pool
• Daly Waters Pub

Devils Marbles

These two large granite boulders, otherwise called Karlu Karlu, are huge granite boulders that are highly significant to Aboriginal spirituality.

Litchfield National Park

First stop after Darwin is Buley Rockhole. Nearby this area of natural beauty, you’ll find Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls and Wangi Falls.

Make sure you visit the termite mounds, too! These incredible formations are unmistakably jutting out towards the skyline. They’re made up purely of the byproducts of many different bugs and larvae on the sides of the rocks.

Don’t miss these key beauty spots in the national park, and go for a dip in the water! What a great day to break up a hot day.

There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in a natural pool of water. They tend to get busier as the day goes on, so if you manage to arrive early, you might get to experience them all to yourself!

Mataranka Thermal Pool

Take a relaxing swim in this natural pool! The Mataranka Thermal Pool is a natural slice of an oasis in the middle of the Northern Territory.

With over 30 million litres of water pumping through this natural pool, you won’t be short of room for a refreshing dip. The pools naturally heat up to around 34 degrees.

Daly Waters Pub

Don’t miss this truly iconic pub in the middle of the outback! With campers dotted around the grounds of the pub, this one is a popular overnight spot for those looking to pitch up for the night

It’s an iconic pub for travellers between Alice and Darwin, and has been for years – with a daily happy hour and some truly delicious hearty pub grub, the Northern Territory pub is, according to locals, a ‘landmark in its own right.’