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The Northern Territory (abbreviated as NT) is a federal Australian territory in the central and central northern regions of Australia. It shares borders with Western Australia to the west (129th meridian east), South Australia to the south (26th parallel south), and Queensland to the east (138th meridian east). To the north, the territory is bordered by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Despite its large area—over 1,349,129 square kilometres (520,902 sq mi), making it the third largest Australian federal division—it is sparsely populated. The Northern Territory's population of 244,000 (2016) makes it the least populous of Australia's eight major states and territories, having fewer than half as many people as Tasmania.
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1. Darwin Festival
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
There’s no better time to be in the tropical Top End than during Darwin Festival each August, where a fabulous festival wonderland awaits you. Balmy nights under twinkling lights provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dry season, the Top End’s tropical winter. Australia’s hottest winter arts festival combines the quintessential spirit and energy of Darwin with warm outdoor festivities and a vibrant program of events for an unforgettable good time. Join in the fun of hot August nights and start planning your 2021 Northern Northern Territory adventure now. Block out 5-22 August for Darwin Festival 2021!
2. Parrtjima Australia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
2021 Dates Released - 9-18 of April. Parrtjima is the only Indigenous festival of its kind, showcasing some of the oldest continuous cultures on earth through the latest technology. During the 10 night program, experience interactive workshops, talks, films and live music across the event precincts bringing together the stories, sounds and rhythms of Central Australia. The event is held in Alice Springs, Mparntwe, an area that always was and always will be part of the Arrernte people.
Reviewed By Miaelize - Sydney, Australia
We've been visiting Parrtjima for the last three of years now and it keeps inspiring us to go back, it's such a beautiful light festival with a strong indigenous culture and focus. Even better, it's all free and there's even free shuttle buses from the town centre. Especially loved the light show projected on the MacDonnell ranges, it was very majestic and touching. Highly recommended!
3. Darwin Street Art Festival
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Ten days of colour and art! Darwin's annual Street Art Festival celebrates 10 days of colour and street art. The festival includes new murals painted by some of the world’s best artists. The amazing murals can be found in the Darwin CBD area bounded by Austin Ln, Bennett St, West Ln and Knuckey St. Stay tuned for 2021 dates!
Reviewed By ditsywitsy - Torquay, United Kingdom
Was fortunate enough to be in Darwin to catch the amazing street art painted by local and international street artists. Reality was augmented reality by allowed viewers to download an app to their mobiles to bring some of the murals into 3D. My favourite was, without doubt, the clever combination of the perspectives of a building corner and what looked like a electric transformer shed into a kangaroo hopping over a delivery van. Congratulations organisers and congratulations NT Government.
4. Tropical Light
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Bruce Munro: Tropical Light is the first major event for the tropical summer. It is a 2.5 km outdoor exhibition featuring 8 spectacular illuminated sculptures by world renowned artist, Bruce Munro. The exhibition is Bruce Munro's first city-wide exhibition in the world with the collection reflecting the artists personal history of visiting Australia and the Northern Territory. The exhibition is free to view and is connected by a self-guided path to wander along with each piece intended to inspire interest during the day and hold special significance when they illuminate each night at 7 pm. 'Tropical Light' is open 1 November 2019 and closing on 25 March 2020. Stay tuned for 2021 dates.
Reviewed By ntdanz - Darwin, Australia
We walked this trail after dinner at the Waterfront just as it got dark. Make sure you download the app to hear the stories behind the light sculptures, artists and there is also a great overview of the various street art spots in Darwin.
5. A Taste of Kakadu
A Cultural Food Festival 65,000 years in the making. Set within a World Heritage-listed national park, A Taste of Kakadu is a bush food experience unlike anything else on Earth. Taste the unique flavours of Kakadu. Kakadu National Park hosts Australia's premier Aboriginal food festival. Stay tuned for 2021 dates.
