Set sail for the Northern Territory and have yourself an outback adventure for your Schoolies getaway. Boasting a stunning lineup of national parks, incredible indigenous culture integration opportunities and a relaxed way of life that makes it hard to leave, the NT offers an experience you will never forget.

Make your way to the state’s capital, Darwin, for Schoolies and understand why passers-through tend to stick around. With a transient population that perpetuates the relaxed N.T way of life perfectly, you’re assured to find it difficult to hold onto those senior year stresses as you settle in on your getaway up north.

Spend your days around the city exploring the lush tropical parks, trekking the spectacular coastal walks or delving into some delectable seafood delicacies at the local Jetty or stunning Waterfront Precinct. Make your way to the magical Mindil Markets and enjoy some epic entertainment and scrumptious food along with a stunning ocean sunset. And whatever you do, be sure to swing by Mitchell Street’s famous Crocasaurus Cove where you can get up close and personal with different varieties of local wildlife, including a huge 4.5-metre long saltwater crocodile with a one in the world cage diving experience.

If you would prefer to see these magnificent monsters in their natural habitat, set sail on a croc spotting adventure down the nearby Adelaide River. Here you are assured to see terrifying amounts of these perfect predators in their natural habitat whilst learning exactly why they are one of the oldest surviving species on Earth today.

Then, let your adventure continue and get to exploring some of the local national parks. With Berry Springs, Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks being just an easy drive away, there is no reason you can’t go and make the most of the beautiful bush walks, stunning swimming holes and whimsical waterfalls that these protected reserves are famous for.

Speaking of famous, the N.T is also home to one of Australia’s most iconic tourist attractions - Ayers Rock or Uluru. With a circumference of 9.4 kilometres, this magnificent monolith is the largest in the world and is a true sight to be seen. It is also one of the nation’s most profound sites of cultural significance to the native Aboriginal people, making it an incredible place to get some insight into the oldest culture on the planet.

With so much ‘iconic’ Australia to be explored, the Northern Territory assures a Schoolies getaway you’ll be talking about for a lifetime. Book your Schoolies accommodation with Tribe travel today.