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The Northern Territory is a vast and rugged region in Australia, known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique wildlife. From the red desert sands of Uluru to the lush wetlands of Kakadu National Park, this region offers a wealth of photographic opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Whether you're looking to capture the iconic landmarks of the outback or the vibrant colors of the Top End, there are plenty of photography locations in the Northern Territory that will leave you in awe. So grab your camera and get ready to explore this incredible part of Australia!

Photography of Northern Territory

Uluru / Ayer's rock at sunset
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by Romain Pontida

Uluru / Ayer's rock is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara Anangu, the Aboriginal people of the area. The area around the formation is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Uluru and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, are the two major features of the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park (Wikipedia).

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Katherine Gorge
by David Hamments

Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

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Katherine Gorge
by David Hamments

Katherine Gorge Panorama, Nitmiluk NP, NT

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
by David Hamments

... the fabulous "Valley of the Winds" track is typical of the terrain and vegetation found in Australia's Northern Territory. This lesser known site is about 40 km from the iconic "Ayer's Rock"

Uluru / Ayer's rock at sunset
Uluru / Ayer's rock from the Lookout
by Romain Pontida

2-picture panorama stitched with Hugin, cylindrical projection. Taken from the vantage point before the dinner under the stars.

Castle Rock at dusk
Castle Rock

Castle Rock, an impressive rocky crag near Chambers Pillar

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Sunset over Alice Springs
Sunset over Alice Springs

The sun sets over Alice Springs and Mount Gillen, backlighting a ptilotus in flower

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Full Moon over Mount Ooraminna
Full Moon over Mount Ooraminna

Taken at dusk. Located south of Alice Springs

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Redbank Gorge 2
Redbank Gorge 2

Another view inside this spectacular chasm

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Gnarled
Gnarled

A very old and very gnarly ghost gum located on a ridge on the Alice Springs Golf Course

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Ruby Gap
Ruby Gap

The walls of Ruby Gap at sunset glow red and orange with the setting sun.

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Uluru Sunset
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by David Hamments

Ayer's Rock changes colour every evening during the "golden hour"....

Uluru (Ayer's Rock)
Ayers Rock / Uluru
by David Hamments

... iconic rock in the center of Australia

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Baruwei Lookout, Nitmiluk National Park
by David Hamments

Hand held, sunset panorama of the Northern Territory's amazing Katherine Gorge....

Katherine Gorge - Northern Territory
Katherine Gorge
by David Hamments

From the coastline of Tasmania to the rugged landscape of the Northern Territory.... Australia has so much to offer!

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Katherine Gorge
by David Hamments

Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.... another amazing place in Oz

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Edith Falls
by David Hamments

Edith Falls Panorama - Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, NT

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Ayers Rock / Uluru

Ayers Rock (Uluru) at sunset

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Chambers Pillar at sunrise
Chambers Pillar

On a stormy morning, the low cloud accentuates the strong colours of the slanting light.

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View from Chambers Pillar
View from Chambers Pillar

Looking towards Castle Rock from Chambers PIllar. The rock is etched with historic graffiti, the oldest being by J Ross, a member of the first party...

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Chain of Ponds, Central Australia
Chain of Ponds, Central Australia

A spectacular gorge located in the East MacDonnell Ranges

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Emily Gap
Emily Gap

A spectacular gap in the East MacDonnell Ranges just east of Alice Springs.

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Rainbow Valley Reflection
Rainbow Valley Reflection

It's easy to see how Rainbow Valley got its name at sunset.

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Dust Storm over Alice Springs
Dust Storm over Alice Springs

Large dust storm over Alice Springs 22 Sep 2008. This is the view from Anzac Hill

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Standley Chasm Cascade
Standley Chasm Cascade

A beautiful cascade and waterhole in Standley Chasm, a popular tourist attraction in Central Australia. To get to this spot requires a bit of rock...

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Bloomfield Bluff
Bloomfield Bluff

Near Ross River, East MacDonnell Ranges. The row of ghost gums leading into the picture is what caught my eye.

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Yellow Water Billabong
by David Hamments

A day in the Yellow Water Billabong, in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory is a photographer's dream...

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Yellow Water Billabong
by David Hamments

This is the amazing Yellow Water Billabong, in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory of Australia. One of the most bountiful wildlife locations I've ever visited...

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Yellow Water Billabong
by David Hamments

Sunrise panorama in the Yellow Water Billabong of Kakadu's National Park in the Northern Territory of Oz...

Katherine Gorge
Katherine Gorge
by David Hamments

.. in Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory of Australia

Full moon over Uluru
Ayers Rock Details

A full moon setting behind Uluru (Ayers Rock)

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Window Rock at sunset
Window Rock

Window Rock is another spectacular rock formation located in the Chambers Pillar Conservation Park.

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Desert(ed) Holden
Desert(ed) Holden

Silently rusting away at an abandoned bore in the Western Desert

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Window Rock at sunset 2
Window Rock at sunset 2

Located in the Chambers Pillar Conservation Reserve, south of Alice Springs

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Mount Giles at sunset
Mount Giles at sunset

At 1389m the third highest mountain in the Northern Territory. Taken from the campsite on stage 11 of the Larapinta Trail

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Redbank Gorge
Redbank Gorge

A narrow, spectacular chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The rocks have been polished over the millennia by flood waters rushing through the gorge.

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Bond Gap
Bond Gap

On Stage 2 of the Larapinta Trail, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT

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Simpsons Gap at Sunrise
Simpsons Gap at Sunrise

Taken from a nearby ridge.

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Northern Territory!
Most notably Andrey Sulitskiy, David Hamments, Romain Pontida and George Kurzik.