Northern Territory tours & holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their adventure. Your leader will record your travel insurance details on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of healthcare around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

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The best time to visit the Northern Territory would be during the winter months of June, July, and August as temperatures are still high without being extreme and there's less expected rainfall than in the summer months. Due to this, the humidity levels are also quite low, making it easier to spend lengthy periods of time outside.

You generally want to avoid travelling to NT from November to April, especially if your destination is the Top End, due to potential cyclones. 

The climate in the Northern Territory is different depending on which part of the region you're travelling to.

The southern part of the territory experiences a desert climate with very dry, hot summers and warm winters.

The northern part of the state enjoys more of a tropical climate with two distinct seasons: a dry one from May to October and a wet one from November to April.

Regardless of which part you're travelling to, you can expect the average temperature to be in the high 20°Cs to low 30°Cs during every season.

The days are warm to hot all year, so t-shirts and shorts are fine, however, the temperature can drop at night, so you'll need long pants and a warm jumper and/or jacket for sunrise and sunset.

You’ll also need a comfy pair of walking shoes, a wide-brimmed sun hat, a day pack, sunscreen, lip balm and a reusable water bottle.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

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From the US?

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Yes, all Intrepid trips support The Intrepid Foundation. In Australia, we partner with the Centre for Nature Positive Solutions, Country Needs People, Greening Australia and Rainforest Rescue. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar matching all traveller donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Centre for Nature Positive Solutions

Centre for Nature Positive Solutions is helping restore vital coastal wetlands. Wetlands provide critical ecosystem services, including carbon storage, water filtration, erosion control and habitat for diverse wildlife, yet they are one of the most threatened ecosystems on earth. Donations made through The Intrepid Foundation will help Centre for Nature Positive Solutions drive impactful action by supporting the restoration of coastal wetlands and advancing research and innovation.

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Country Needs People

Country Needs People support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Donations help them empower Indigenous communities to rehabilitate and protect places of significance on land and sea using traditional knowledge paired with modern technology.

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Greening Australia

Greening Australia is taking action to rebuild resilient ecosystems across Australia, from the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the cool island ark of Tasmania. Donations help them tackle Australia's complex environmental challenges through large on-ground restoration projects and innovative research initiatives that help scale their impact.

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Rainforest Rescue

Rainforest Rescue are on a mission to preserve the biodiversity of Australia's Daintree Rainforest. Donations help them restore and protect previously cleared areas of Daintree Lowland Rainforest, and support the growth of their new native nursery.

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.