Central Australia

South of Katherine, the Barkly Region is a place of immense scale and quiet wonder, where red earth stretches to the horizon and every road leads to a story. This remarkable part of the Northern Territory is rich with mining legends, vast cattle stations, deeply spiritual Aboriginal culture, and some of the most spectacular skies in Australia. It is a region defined by big landscapes, warm characters, and a sense of peace and tranquillity that is hard to find anywhere else.

Elliott

Located 252km north of Tennant Creek, Elliott is the second largest town in the Barkly Region and a welcoming stop along the Stuart Highway. The town was named in 1947 after Army Captain Reginald Douglas Elliott, MBE. Surrounded by classic outback scenery, Elliott offers a glimpse into remote Territory life and provides a convenient place for travellers to rest and recharge. Visitors will find accommodation, a golf course, the scenic Longreach Waterhole, and opportunities to explore nearby nature walks. With its relaxed pace and friendly atmosphere, Elliott is a great base to experience the charm and character of the Barkly.

Three Ways

Situated 24km north of Tennant Creek, Three Ways is one of the Territory’ s iconic road junctions, where the Barkly Highway from Mount Isa meets the Stuart Highway. More than simply a crossroads, Three Ways is a symbolic gateway connecting the Northern Territory to Queensland and the vast Barkly tablelands beyond. For travellers, it is a memorable landmark and a natural stopping point on an outback journey, offering a sense of the enormous distances and open spaces that define this part of Australia.

Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Yulara

World Heritage listed and one of Australia’ s most iconic symbols, Uluru is approximately 460 kilometres or a five-hour drive southwest of Alice Springs. Right in the heart of Uluru is a place that speaks of timeless folklore, rich indigenous culture and great spirituality. Traditional custodians of Uluru, the Anangu, believe this landscape was created by their ancestors at the beginning of time, and have been protecting these sacred lands ever since. The mysterious 500 million-year-old rock formations of nearby Kata Tjuta, the Aboriginal name meaning‘ many heads’ is also located in the National Park. The nearby township of Yulara is where you will stay while you visit the famous monoliths. You will also find art galleries, a camel farm and restaurants here to keep you entertained.

Alice Springs

Framed by the iconic MacDonnell Ranges and surrounding desert landscape, Alice Springs is the place to begin your outback adventure. Alice Springs is a melting pot of culture, art, history, entertainment and adventure. Mparntwe(pronounced m - ban tua) is the Arrernte(pronounced a - run - duh) word for Alice Springs. The Arrernte people are the traditional custodians of Alice Springs and have a strong connection with the land. According to the Dreamtime, the town of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges were created by the actions of several ancestral figures including the caterpillar beings Ayepe - arenye, Ntyarlke and Utnerrengatye.