Travel | URBAN LIST

While many of us make the trek to Uluru because—bucket list experience—we urge you to add on a few days to your vacay and head north, because Darwin is an absolute banger of a holiday destination.

 Here are 16 of the best things to do in the Northern Territory, time to tick them off the bucket list. 

Planning a budget-friendly holiday? These affordable Northern Territory experiences deliver maximum bang for your buck.

UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski is hosting a free Aussie-style tailgate in Melbourne with Airbnb. Here’s how to join the September event.

Craving pasta? Burgers? Chinese? No matter what your cuisine preferences are, you’re guaranteed to find it there, which makes it the ultimate foodie destination.

New York City is coined “The City That Never Sleeps” for a reason.

Planning a Brisbane vacay? There’s plenty to discover beyond rooftop bars and the river (though we love that too).

Long layover? Delayed flight? Arrived aggressively early because you don’t trust airport traffic? Good news: if you’re stuck at Changi, you’ve landed at the only airport where killing time feels suspiciously like a lifestyle upgrade.

If you’re craving a getaway to Brisbane, but have already ticked off all of the usual suspects, we’ve got the goods for you. 

Build your own four- to five-day Uluṟu getaway with stays, eats and unforgettable experiences to suit every budget, from campgrounds to swanky hotels and dining beneath the desert sky.

NSW is packed with incredible treehouse Airbnbs primed for a dreamy weekend escape in 2026.