The Northern Territories are known as the 'real outback' of Australia and it depicts nature on a large, impressive scale.  The state contains some of the most famous natural attractions in Australia and is bounded by Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia.  The major city is Darwin, Australia's gateway to the Far East and to the sparsely populated Outback. It is a city characterized by the vibrant fusion of east and west.   Table of Contents: Northern Territories - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Darwin - Crocosaurus Cove - Other Crocodile Farms - Defence of Darwin Experience - Australian Aviation Heritage Centre - Chinese Temple & Museum Chung Wah - Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tours - Kakadu National Park - Warradjan Cultural Centre - Tiwi Islands - Litchfield National Park - Alice Springs - Camel Tours - Larapinta Trail - Alice Springs Desert Park - Ayers Rock (Uluru) - Katherine - Katherine Museum - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Paravista Motel - Palms Motel - Ashton Lodge - Value Inn - Dingo Moon Lodge - Places to Eat & Drink - The Deck Bar Restaurant - Speaker's Corner Cafe Restaurant - Sari Rasa Restaurant - Kakadu Bakery Restaurant - Page 27 Cafe Restaurant - Places to Shop - Parap Shopping Village - Mindil Beach Markets - Casuarina Square - di CROCO - Shopping in Alice Springs