Are you itching for a countryside experience? Then, check out the Northern region of Australia. Famous for the great Australian Outback, your travel possibilities will only expand exponentially the moment you step out of Darwin International Airport. Take your car hire for a self-drive through the Northern Territory for what is considered by many as the ultimate road trip.
After you check out from Darwin Airport, grab your car hire straight into the city of Alice Springs and stay for the night. From Alice Springs, the nearest key attraction would be the Rainbow Valley. A part of the James Range, the Rainbow Valley houses a sacred site known as the Ewerre rock formation, with the rest of the valley teeming with indigenous history.
After the little detour, the real drive begins. Set off to Uluru Kata, where plenty of opportunities for accommodation and pit stops at the various roadhouses await you. The roadhouses are an essential part of not only a self-drive through the Northern Territory, but that of an Outback culture. After a long drive, pull over into Ayers Rock resort to stay the night before spending the next few days in the area. The rock itself is a sight to behold. Situated within Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, the rock is best experienced right before sunset where the area indeed comes alive. The rock itself is home to activities such as skydiving along with an art installation called the Field of Light that is sure to amaze anyone who sees it. The park has a few walks that will take you up close and personal with historical significance.
After having your fill of Ayers Rock, take the next part of your self-drive through the Northern Territory to King’s Canyon. In the canyon lies Kings Creek Station, a two-kilometer dirt road down to the Wanmarra Community. The Wanmarra Community also hosts an aboriginal cultural tour where one will get a glimpse of their way of life that has lasted tens of thousands of years. Remember to make time in the morning for the Sunrise Rim Walk, a renowned trek that would leave you with a sense of awe at Mother Nature.
What is next after the Canyon? The road continues through the Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges and Gosse Bluff Lookout. These are scenic locations worthy of documentation on any traveller’s social media. Stop over at Glen Helen for a well-deserved rest and wake up to wild watering holes and a restaurant known to serve some of the best outback cuisine.
After Glen Helen, it would be almost time to say goodbye. Take your car hire through the Northern Territory one more time as you make your way back to Alice Springs in the city area before returning home. While you are planning your trip, consider having Hertz Car Rental take care of your car hire in the Northern Territory, so that you can focus on making memories that matter.
