Travel Agent - June 23, 2008 - (Page TA-28) DESTINATIONS SOUTH PACIFIC Bullo River Station in the Northern Territory offers tourists the opportunity to experience a working cattle station Northern Territory THE NORTHERN TERRITORY IS GOING TO GET ONE HELL OF A CHRISTMAS PRESENT when Baz Luhrmann’s sweepingly romantic period film, Australia, opens this December. The film, set in 1942 and starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, plays out against the stunning landscapes of the Northern Territory and many AUSTRALIA’S BY MARK ROGERS Resource I Tourism Australia www.australia.com tourism players are expecting a revitalized interest in the region. Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, figures heavily in the film. The city’s heritage is a mix of ancient Aboriginal custom, rugged pioneer ways and modern influence from Asia. A seminal scene in the film is the recreation of the bombing of Darwin during WWII by the Japanese. Visitors can deepen their understanding of the region by visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (www. magnt.nt.gov.au). Another famous setting is Alice Springs. It makes a good base of operations for setting off to explore the outback. Alice Springs also has its trendy side, with lots of art galleries, boutiques and cafés. The Northern Territory is home to one of Australia’s iconic sights, the immense Uluru/ Ayers Rock in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru, 264 miles southwest of Alice Springs, has great cultural significance for the Aboriginal people of the region. It’s possible to arrange walking tours with Anangu traditional landowners to learn about the local customs and flora and fauna. Bellvue, WA-based tour operator Down CONTINUED ON PAGE 30 28 | TravelAgent June 23, 2008 http://www.magnt.nt.gov.au http://www.magnt.nt.gov.au http://www.australia.com
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