Volume 4 Showcasing the very best of the Northern Cover Photo By Jacci Ingham StormBird Gallery
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Take a plunge with one of the striking bathing costumes designed by leading European brand Simone PerĂŠlĂŠ. Or enjoy the sensual pleasure and inner confidence of wearing beautiful lingerie. Treat yourself. Visit Daze & Nights Lingerie & Fashion Boutique or for a larger range visit its sister store Sarah Lyn Lingerie & Fashion Boutique. There is no better place in the Top End to make you feel truly special. Every Body loves Daze & Nights. Daze & Nights Lingerie Fashion Boutique Shop 5, 27 The Mall, Darwin, NT 0800 08 8981 6800
Sarah Lyn Lingerie & Fashion Boutique Shop 3b, Homemaker Village, Bagot Road, Millner, NT 0810 08 8985 5616 9 N T LIFE
Tranquility Lariat, Tranquility French Hook Earrings, Tranquility Ring, Lustre and Light Pendant, Lustre and Light Earrings.
There is no greater symbol of achievement than a Kailis Australia Pearl. A pearl becomes you. Available from Creative Jewellers. Shop 1/32 Smith Street Mall, Darwin. Ph: (08) 8941 1233. creativejewellers.com.au.
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George Brown Botanic Gardens
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1/64 Marina Blvd Cullen Bay NT • Phone (08) 8941 1522 • reception@cullenbaydayspa.com.au • cullenbayspa.com.au
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Modern Australian Cuisine • Perfect location for your next breakfast, lunch, dinner or function • Casual and informal through to elegant and prestigious our friendly team will look after your needs
Best Stand Alone Restaurant & Best Select Wine List
for restaurant bookings
(08) 8941 0900
Darwin Waterfront
Wharf One, Kitchener Dr. Darwin
www.illidodarwin.com.au info@illidodarwin.com.au
• Open 7 days • Friendly service • Spectacular water views • Airconditioned and alfresco dining • Funky cocktail lounge • A la carte menu • Tapas & pizza menu • Children 12 & under menu • Fully licensed: Fine wines, beers & cocktails plus great coffee • Gluten free dishes • Catering service • Takeaway • Wheelchair access 33 N T LIFE
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STOKES HILL WHARF
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live entertainment
WWW.DARWINPORT.NT.GOV.AU | 08 8943 6191
spectacular sunsets
open 7 days
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Darwins Most Sophisticated
Gentlemens Club Available for Private Functions
Ph 8935 80 0 0 / 0 4 5 8 1 6 8 2 7 8 M i t c hel l St reet www.honeypotclub.com.au Honey Pot Club
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Come in and visit us at Aboriginal Art NT
to purchase your unique, authentic and one of a kind piece of Aboriginal Art, direct from the communities of the Arnhemland region.
Aboriginal Art NT is dedicated to promoting Aboriginal Artists from the Arnhemland region and supporting their culture through their natural ability to tell stories using various methods of art and craft. 7 Pavonia Place, Nightcliff Ph 8948 1115 | E sales@aboriginalartnt.com.au W www.aboriginalartnt.com.au Located at the Nightcliff Markets
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We now offer Pandanus Weaving Classes
Learn the traditional art of weaving that has been handed down through the families of Yolngu women all over the Arnhem Land Region for thousands of years. For workshop details call Gaelene on 0447 526 730
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Darwin Film Society
Deckchair Cinema Where stars light the screen
Gates open 6.30pm | Films start 7.30pm Jervois Road, Darwin Waterfront
www.deckchaircinema.com
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Buy tickets online or at the box office We provide the deckchairs Dinner available every night Licensed Bar (No BYO)
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Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 19 Conacher Street, THE GARDENS 0820
OPE N I N G H OUR S
Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm | Sat – Sun and public holidays 10am – 5pm Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday
ADMISSION IS FREE
For more information, visit www.magnt.nt.gov.au
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Bars
• Restaurants • Gaming • Live Entertainment Resort • Day Spa • Function Spaces
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In the heart of Darwin City
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NATURAL WONDERS OF THE TOP END We let you choose the start of your journey EXTENDED DAY TOURS Darwin – Litchfield – Nitmiluk – Kakadu – Darwin
6 Katherine Terrace, Katherine, NT 0850 P: 08 8971 9999 | F: 08 8972 3989 | E: info@travelnorth.com.au
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Or catch the bus!
CROCODILE EXPRESS
JUMPING CROCODILE CRUISE FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CALL
Just one hour’s drive from Darwin on the Arnhem Highway on the way to Kakadu. Turn left into the Window on the Wetlands.
THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR NORTHERN TERRITORY HOLIDAY!
08 8978 9077
www.jumpingcrocodile.com.au LOOK OUT FOR OUR LOGO! DON’T GET CONFUSED THERE ARE THE OTHER CRUISES!
Departs Darwin daily starting at 1.00pm from the Transit Centre, Mitchell Street with pick-ups from accommodation houses outside the CBD. An interesting tour showcasing rural highlights. Joins the 3.00pm cruise - Back in town 5.30-6.00pm.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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Ph 08 8985 5898 www.fishdarwin.com.au
LET THE
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Fishing Tours
• Half Day and Sunset Fishing Tours • Full Day Group Fishing Charter • 2 - 6 Night Live-a-Board Charters
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Alec Fong Lim Drive East Point NT 0820 P (08) 8981 6868 | F (08) 8941 7373
www.peewees.com.au
PEE WEE’S AT THE POINT IS A LANDMARK DARWIN VENUE. SITUATED ON NEARLY 4 ACRES IN THE TRANQUIL SURROUNDS OF EAST POINT RESERVE, PEE WEE’S IS JUST 5 MINUTES FROM THE CITY, BUT FEELS LIKE A WORLD AWAY. ITS IDYLLIC WATERFRONT LOCATION OFFERS MAGNIFICENT VIEWS ACROSS FANNIE BAY AND MINDIL BEACH, AND AT DUSK, THE TWINKLING LIGHTS OF DARWIN CITY’S SKYLINE WILL APPEAR AS IF BY MAGIC IN THE DISTANCE.
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Opening in 1997, the restaurant’s award winning architecture sits in complete harmony with its historic location. The East Point site was originally established to protect the Port of Darwin against attack, and in 1911 Pee Wee’s Camp was built where the restaurant stands today. Incorporating some of the original WWII mess structures into the building, and using materials and design that reflects the location and the lifestyle, it’s easy to see why Pee Wee’s has been recognized on the NT Heritage register as having significant heritage value. Since current owners Simon and Lily Matthews took over in 2002, Pee Wee’s at the Point has strived to set the benchmark for quality dining in the Top End. With the location clearly chosen for its ideal vantage point, the views are unmatched, and as the twilight spectacle begins and the sun starts to sink into the sea, it’s hard to tear your eyes away and remember you’re there for the food! Chef and owner of the restaurant Simon Matthews has taken a hands on approach with the menu, ensuring that wherever possible, food is made by their chefs on site, with locally sourced produce. From stocks and sauces, or fresh bread and biscotti, to ice creams and sorbets made in house, if it can be made from scratch by the team at Pee Wee’s, it is. The menu is updated regularly to reflect the seasonal produce changes. Local prawns and saltwater Barra are available all year round. Accompanied by an extensive ever-changing wine list, including house branded wines from Pikes Clare Valley vineyards, you can always expect a unique dining experience at Pee Wee’s.
It is this commitment to quality produce and attention to detail that saw the team win the Harbottle on Premise Gold Plate Award for Best Stand Alone Restaurant 2013 and Restaurant of the Year 2013. With the support of owners Simon and Lily, Head Chef Paul Joyes leads the staff, along with Event Manager Felicity Lolias and their highly skilled team, all with extensive hospitality experience. Pee Wee’s award winning restaurant is also a fabulous event destination. Darwin’s premier wedding venue, as well as the location of choice for many Darwin corporate functions, the exclusive location and world class food and beverages will ensure your event is more than memorable – it will be unforgettable. With no neighbours to complain about the noise, lush green lawns sweeping down to the cliff ’s edge, and the sparkling sea laid out before you, no other venue in Darwin can match it. For corporate dinners, a true Top End dining experience or the most important day of your lives, Pee Wee’s has the expertise to ensure your event is everything you imagined. They can tailor packages to suit from a few dozen people to hundreds of guests. Food, photos, fireworks and more – Felicity and the team will be there for you with every detail. Pee Wee’s at the Point, offers informal elegance and Territory style, through its food and its breathtaking location. A unique dining experience that will surely be the greatest memory of your time in Darwin, and a truly unforgettable Territory experience. Ph (08) 8981 6868
WINNER BEST STAND ALONE RESTAURANT 2013 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2013
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The Vic Hotel is a Top End heritage listed icon and a favourite watering hole for visitors and locals alike. Built in 1890, the pub has seen its fair share of historical events and had many a character through the door. Having been one of the only buildings in Darwin to survive ‘The Great Hurricane’ of 1897, only losing its roof in Cyclone Tracy and escaping with very little damage in the bombing raids of 1942, The Vic Hotel is a must see in your time spent in the Top End.
0 9 8 1 t s E Come in and try the Territory’s local beer – NT Draught. The only pub in Darwin to serve the beer on tap! Open from 10am 7 days a week • All Day Food – 11am to 9pm LIVE MUSIC | OUTDOOR COURTYARD | TAB, POKIES, KENO | LIVE SPORT | REGULAR EVENTS
27 Smith Street Mall, Darwin • (08) 8981 6118
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Now boasting Darwin’s longest bar, the venue has come a long way from its early days as Darwin’s original cinema. The remodelling and restoration has transformed the building into a vibrant and trendy city venue perfectly suited to a casual meal, business meeting or after work drink and also caters for small to large private functions. Monsoons focus is on great beer, distinctive wines at affordable prices, fresh easy food, and outstanding service. The chef ’s daily specials highlighting seasonal ingredients and the new Tapas & Pizza menus have proven very popular. Fitting in perfectly with our Northern Territory lifestyle and climate, the massive alfresco dining area is ideally built for a sunny afternoon, but more importantly in the wet season, the area is fully covered from the elements. With live entertainment seven nights a week, it’s not just the beer or our award winning menu that’s worth stopping for. Monsoons is fast becoming Darwin’s entertainment ‘gem’
with local & interstate acts. Add to that an award winning gaming room and Keno… and you’ll understand why Monsoons really is Darwin’s biggest party bar. Utilising the framework of the original cinema building, an amazing building which survived Cyclone Tracy in 1974, Monsoons has gone through an impressive renovation in keeping with traditional values of the Australian pub, blending old with new by adding strong architectural design elements. The original bar – Rorke’s Drift, was built beneath the cinema. The tiered seating of the cinema above meant that not even one quarter of the large building was used for the Rorke’s Drift bar. New owners had the entire building gutted in November 2006 and embarked on a project that would change the building forever. They began to remodel and re-style the interior to become a two story building – with a ground floor venue (Monsoons) double the size of the former Rorke’s Drift, with the entire building now two and a half times the size. 101 N T LIFE
For a big atmosphere, live music, or simply a drink or two, you can’t go past the comfortable cool surrounds of Monsoons.
• Lunch 12 - 3pm • Dinner 6pm-10pm • All day Pizzas • DJs + Live Entertainment • Functions • Open 7 Days 10am - 4am
46 Mitchell Street, Darwin City Ph 08 8941 7171 admin@monsoons.net.au www.monsoons.net.au
Card Holders Travel Organizers
Mobile Phone/Wallets
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Shop Contact Details Casuarina Branch
Palmerston Branch
Darwin City Branch
Casuarina Square GD005 Near the Coles
Palmerston Shopping Centre T26 Next to P.O
The VIC Hotel Courtyard (Smith Street Mall)
(08) 8928 0088
(08) 8932 2822
www.bodybardarwin.com.au
(08) 8981 2212
Email bodybar-cs@hotmail.com
Katherine Branch
(08) 8971 2868
Katherine Shopping Centre (Opposite liquor Store)
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Shop 1, 18 Knuckey Street, Darwin (08) 8981 4550
sizes 6-26–up to GG cup
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prescription nail extensions under 40 mins to apply | no harsh drilling or filing you can remove extensions yourself
eyelash extensions | eyelash tinting | holiday lashes | acrylic nails shellac | prescription nails | waxing | spray tan shop 8/48 Cavenagh Street, Darwin GPO • T 8941 8114 please book appointment to avoid disappointment
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Palmerston Dental Surgery YOUR smile is OUR reflection FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Appointments Available • Monday to Saturday • Tuesday and Thursday Evening
SAME DAY EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE General Dentistry
Sedation Sessions Available
Tooth Replacement Options: • Crown and Bridges • Dentures
Dental Implant Options: • Single Tooth • Multiple Teeth • Implant Retained Dentures
Caring for Darwin, Palmerston and the Rural Residents since 1985
8932 1544
Suite 4, 6 Maluka Street, Palmerston (next to Dollars and Sense)
N E W PAT I E N T S A L W AY S W E L C O M E
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NEW CARS AT BARGAIN PRICES WWW.BARGAINCARRENTALS.COM.AU
BEST RATES IN THE NT
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EXPERIENCE THE NT THE WRIGHT WAY WITH MATT WRIGHT! Chopper pilot • dangerous an
imal expert • National Geog
raphic’s Outback Wrangler
Operator of Outback Floatplane Adventures,
THE ONLY WAY
TO SEE THE NT! Raised in the wilds of Papua New Guinea and the Australian Outback, Matt has spent his life in the great outdoors drawn to creatures most of us would run from. Fascinated by the Saltwater Crocodile, Matt resides in the Northern Territory where yearly, he continues to collect crocodile eggs and relocate problem Salties. As a chopper pilot, Matt has been able to access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. He now unlocks some of these once hidden treasures for all to see with his tourism company, Outback Floatplane Adventures. Enjoy a custom adventure tour heli-fishing, visiting remote islands, waterfalls and more, OR jump onboard an Outback Floatplane Adventure offering Airboats, Choppers, Floatplanes, Off-Road Buggies and a Billabong Cruise down the pristine waters of Sweets Lagoon (the famed lagoon that ‘Sweetheart’, the Crocodile on display in the Darwin Museum, was taken from in the 70’s. Join Matt on a tour of his backyard today!
08 8981 4881 | www.outbackfloatplanes.com.au Visit the Outback Floatplanes office at 50 Mitchell Street (opposite Coles and next door to Wisdom)
HELICOPTERS & BILLABONG CRUISE
S OFF-ROAD BUGGIE
FLOATPLANES
AIRBOATS
The Ultimate Outback Tour starts with a courtesy pick-up from your hotel accommodation. A short 30-minute flight from Darwin Airport sees a spectacular Floatplane landing on the waters of our remote billabong. Now it’s time to sit back, relax and soak it all in as we cruise down the pristine waterways, encountering various native wildlife including, Wild Boars, Barramundi, Turtles, extensive birdlife and of course BIG Saltwater crocodiles. Your Helicopter then take’s off from the roof of the vessel for a birds eye view of the surrounding floodplains of Litchfield National Park. Transfer to our Off-Road Buggy as we embark on a journey beneath the ancient rainforest canopy, learn traditional bush secrets and get up close and personal with the local Croc’s! Of course we save the best till last… Jump in, sit down and HOLD ON! Our state of the art airboat ‘Gale Force’ takes you on an exhilarating ride as you glide over the picturesque wetlands and weave your way through the rainforest channels.
08 8981 4881 | www.outbackfloatplanes.com.au Visit the Outback Floatplanes office at 50 Mitchell Street (opposite Coles and next door to Wisdom)
HELITO UR S MATT WRIGHT WITH
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HELI-FISHING
SCENIC TOURS
W R A N G L E R
EXTENDED ADVENTURE SAFARIS
For more information or to customise a tour to suit you Ph 08 8981 4881 | www.mattwright.com.au
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Visit Tiwi Islands
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Yellow Water Billabong - Kakadu*
Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn * Images courtesy of Tourism NT
Gagudju Lodge Cooinda
Gunlom Falls - Gagudju Adventure Tours*
Australia’s Australia’slargest largest National NationalPark… Park… No matter No matter whichwhich time time of year of year you visit you Kakadu, visit Kakadu, therethere is always is always something something to seetoand seedo. and do. Kakadu Kakadu National National Park Park is a timeless is a timeless placeplace - a landscape - a landscape of exceptional of exceptional beauty beauty and great and great diversity. diversity. Mangrove Mangrove fringed fringed coastal coastal areasareas blendblend into expansive into expansive floodflood plains, plains, lowland lowland hills flanked hills flanked to thetoeast the by east sandstone by sandstone escarpments, escarpments, all interwoven all interwoven between between various various openopen woodland woodland and forest and forest habitats. habitats. Gagudju Gagudju Dreaming Dreaming is an is indigenous an indigenous owned owned collection collection of accommodation, of accommodation, tourstours and cruises, and cruises, located located in Kakadu in Kakadu National National Park.Park. Stay Stay in theiniconic the iconic Gagudju Gagudju Crocodile Crocodile Holiday Holiday Inn! Uniquely Inn! Uniquely shaped shaped to represent to represent Kakadu’s Kakadu’s mostmost famous famous inhabitant, inhabitant, the salt the water salt water crocodile, crocodile, Gagudju Gagudju Crocodile Crocodile Holiday Holiday Inn isInn theisonly the fully only serviced fully serviced four star four hotel star hotel within within Kakadu Kakadu National National Park.Park. Just Just a 2.5ahour 2.5 hour drivedrive from from Darwin, Darwin, the hotel the hotel is perfect is perfect for allfor all travelers, travelers, including including families families – Kids– Stay Kids Stay and Eat andFree! Eat Free! Rest by Rest a billabong by a billabong at Gagudju at Gagudju Lodge Lodge Cooinda, Cooinda, offering offering a range a range of accommodation of accommodation choices choices from from camping, camping, budget budget outback outback rooms rooms and lodge and lodge rooms. rooms. HomeHome of Yellow of Yellow WaterWater Cruises, Cruises, Gagudju Gagudju Lodge Lodge Cooinda Cooinda is perfect is perfect for exploring for exploring the Southern the Southern end of end Kakadu of Kakadu National National Park.Park. Yellow Yellow WaterWater Cruises, Cruises, winner winner of the of 2012 the 2012 Qantas Qantas Australian Australian Tourism Tourism Award Award for Major for Major Tour Tour and/or and/or Transport Transport Operators, Operators, provides provides visitors visitors to Kakadu to Kakadu National National Park Park the exclusive the exclusive opportunity opportunity to explore to explore breathtakingly breathtakingly beautiful beautiful Yellow Yellow WaterWater Billabong Billabong through through a guided a guided cruise. cruise. Operating Operating year year roundround and and providing providing up toup sixtocruises six cruises a dayaof day 90ofor90 120 orminute 120 minute duration. duration. Go off Goroad off road with Gagudju with Gagudju Adventure Adventure Tours! Tours! Gagudju Gagudju Adventure Adventure ToursTours offersoffers guests guests the chance the chance to experience to experience the less theaccessible less accessible partsparts of theofpark. the park. TakenTaken by 4WD, by 4WD, a flexible a flexible itinerary itinerary depending depending on environmental on environmental conditions, conditions, allows allows guests guests to experience to experience Kakadu’s Kakadu’s hidden hidden secrets, secrets, such such as Maguk, as Maguk, Gunlom, Gunlom, Ubirr,Ubirr, Twin Twin Falls Falls and Jim andJim JimFalls. Jim Falls. The tour The has tourahas modern a modern fleet fleet of 4WDs of 4WDs and meals and meals and refreshments and refreshments are provided are provided throughout throughout the day. the day.
When When youyou want want to see to Kakadu see Kakadu – Stay, – Stay, Cruise Cruise andand TourTour withwith Gagudju Gagudju Dreaming… Dreaming… For For more more information information visitvisit www.gagudju-dreaming.com www.gagudju-dreaming.com or call or call - 1800 - 1800 500500 401401 TheThe Gagudju Gagudju Dreaming Dreaming family family
Gagudju Gagudju Dreaming Dreaming is indigenous is indigenous owned owned
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FAMILY O PERATED • 4.5 S TA RS • A L A CARTE MENU
P O BOX 182 PINE CREEK NT 0847 P 8 976 1001 • F 8976 1010 • M 04 2 8 1 0 0 9 6 4
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Home of Golf and Bowls in Katherine | Stay and enjoy a meal in our award winning Bistro Relax in our beer garden with a nice cold beverage | Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights Lots of large flatscreen tvs with all sporting action including Sky Channel Racing Keno, TAB and gaming machines | Large Marquee in Beer Garden for special events AHA Awards of Excellence Best Club Bistro 2012 | AHA Gold Plate Award Best Club Dining 2013
40 Pearce Street Katherine NT • Ph 89721276
www.KATHERINECOUNTRYCLUB.com.au
Pine Tree Motel located in Katherine’s CBD is the place to stay while visiting the region, situated just 500 metres from the main shopping centre. The weather in Katherine is perfect for outdoor activities and the Motel’s tropical garden setting and relaxed atmosphere make you feel at home. Property Features: Air Conditioned rooms • Foxtel • Tea/Coffee making facilities • Wifi • Swimming pool • Free Car Park • On site Laundry • Bar and Bistro (seasonal) • Tour booking desk.
3 Third Street, Katherine, NT 0850 P: 08 8972 2533 • F: 08 8972 2920 • E: pinetree2@bigpond.com
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Experience the Magic of an Ancient Culture.
Utopia Art Specialists Over 25 Years Experience
Mbantua Gallery Darwin
2/30 The Mall Darwin NT 0800 | Ph 8941 6611 Open: Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
FREE ATTRACTION
Alice’s Iconic Cultural Museum
Mbantua Gallery and Cultural Museum 64 Todd Mall Alice Springs NT 0870 | Ph 8952 5571 Open: Monday – Friday 9am–6pm Saturday 9am–4pm Sunday (June 1st–Oct 31st) 10am-3pm Appointments call 0417809373
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Yubu Napa Art Studio is situated in Alice Springs in the Red Centre of Australia’s Northern Territory. The studio is open to the public to visit and view our collection of traditional and contemporary modern authentic Australian Aboriginal artwork. Whilst visitors are in our studio, they will have the rare privilege to meet some of the artists responsible for creating these beautiful pieces. This provides a unique cultural experience and a great chance for visitors to Alice Springs to leave our town with a better understanding of the art and the stories behind them. The artists will be on hand to talk about the artworks and stories that they have painted. Artwork is available for purchase, allowing our visitors to take home a wonderful memento of their visit to Australia’s Red Centre.
Yubu Napa Art Studio 1/70 Spearwood Road, Sadadeen NT 0870 Ph: 08 89522007 | E: info@yubunapa.com www.yubunapa.com Mention NT Life when purchasing art we will give a 10% discount
STUDIO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 10am til 5pm Tuesday to Friday 10am til 2pm Saturday
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Scenic flights and tours • Private charters and heli-safaris • Free transfers with flights Alice Springs Helicopters Alice Springs - Northern Territory
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Learn the Dreamtime stories associated with Uluru on a walking tour around its base with traditional Anangu owners.
Set off on the Valley of the Winds walk – an interpretative trail around the domes of Kata Tjuta.
Ride quad bikes at Kings Creek Station, near Watarrka National Park or camels at Curtin Springs Station near Uluru.
Watch the sunrise light up the 100-metre high walls of Kings Canyon as you tackle the Rim Walk or the easier Kings Creek Walk that leads to a lookout in the centre of the Canyon
Join a tour to Atila/Mt Conner, in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you’ll see evidence of early pioneers, view salt lakes where inland oceans once flowed and discover ancient fossils
In Watarrka National Park, take an early morning trek along the Kings Canyon Rim Walk for unforgettable views or the easier hour-and-a-half Kings Creek Walk for a lookout in the centre of the Canyon
Take a scenic flight and view the stunning formations of Kata Tjuta and see the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding red desert
Take the four-wheel ‘adventure trail’ through mountain ranges and desert landscapes along the Mereenie Loop road to Watarrka National Park
Explore the Giles Track on an overnight trek from the tranquil, spring-fed waterhole at Kathleen Springs to the sheer red rock face of Kings Canyon
Take a tour around the salt lakes of the Amadeus chain and visit the spectacular mesa of Mount Conner that is three times larger than Uluru.
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STANDLEY CHASM
Aboriginal Owned and Operated
a truly unique e outback experienc
Have you seen … the JEWEL of The Arrente/Central Desert In the West MacDonnell Ranges, 50kms west of Alice Springs?
Have you seen … … our Spectacular 80m rockface at NOON or anytime between 8am & 5pm, EVERYDAY? … or enjoyed a Natural Creek Bed Trail, with seating? … or accessed the Larapinta trail so easily from here? … or seen natural growths of Rare Cycads up close? … or enjoyed a picnic with Free BBQ areas/Tables? … or our Indigenous Barista KIOSK/CAFE service?
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Tel : (08) 8956 7440 info@standleychasm .com .au www.standleychasm .com .au
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