AS THE COLDER months take hold in the southern states of Australia, a lot of us are thinking of escaping to the warmer climes of the north. At this stage, 2020 probably isn’t going to be a year for travel, but as you’re shivering in your Uggies this winter, start making plans to ensure some respite in the years ahead.
The Top End of the Northern Territory is a destination on the bucket list of most, if not all 4x4 travellers. Not only does it offer warmth all year ’round but there’s plenty of adventures to be had there, particularly if you’re keen to get off the beaten track.
Unfortunately for most of us, particularly those in the southern states, the Top End is a long way away and a 4x4 trip there usually means a week of travel either end of your adventures just to get there and back. It’s something many folks just can’t afford to spend that much time away from home and work.
FIFO TOURISTS
THERE IS A WAY to maximise your time in the Territory with a fly-in/fly-out holiday to Darwin and either hiring a 4x4 vehicle or joining one of the many 4x4 tours available. There are plenty of Darwin-based tour operators and companies that can rent you a 4x4 vehicle to explore.
We did just this and left mid-winter Melbourne for 30° Cplus sunny days in the Top End. Direct flights to Darwin from most capital cities make this easy and with clever packing you can transport all you need for your off-road exploration and camping.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة May 2020 من 4x4 Magazine Australia.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة May 2020 من 4x4 Magazine Australia.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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