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About Northern Territory

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Northern Territory attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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City of Darwin

Darwin

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Wagait Shire

Wagait Shire

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand
East Arnhem Region

East Arnhem

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
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Northern Territory Best beaches

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Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach
Mindil Beach
Good for Relax

Mindil Beach

Darwin 1.9 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Casuarina Beach
Casuarina Beach
Casuarina Beach
Good for Relax

Casuarina Beach

Darwin 12.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4.5 Amenities index
East Woody Beach
East Woody Beach
East Woody Beach
Good for Relax

East Woody Beach

Nhulunbuy 2 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Little Bondi Beach
Little Bondi Beach
Little Bondi Beach
Good for Relax

Little Bondi Beach

Yirrkala 6.8 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Macassan Beach
Macassan Beach
Macassan Beach
Good for Relax

Macassan Beach

Yirrkala 9.6 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Ngumuy Beach
Ngumuy Beach
Ngumuy Beach

Ngumuy Beach

Yirrkala 8.1 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Northern Territory beaches

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Beaches in small bays
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Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 12 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Northern Territory.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Northern Territory

Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Little Bondi Beach

Little Bondi Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 6.8 km
Macassan Beach

Macassan Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 9.6 km
Lonely Beach

Lonely Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Bawaka 2.5 km
Ngumuy Beach

Ngumuy Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 8.1 km
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Sandy beaches in Northern Territory

Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Darwin 1.9 km
Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Little Bondi Beach

Little Bondi Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 6.8 km
Macassan Beach

Macassan Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 9.6 km
Ngumuy Beach

Ngumuy Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 8.1 km
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Beaches with shade in Northern Territory

Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
Ngumuy Beach

Ngumuy Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 8.1 km
Wagait Beach

Wagait Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Wagait Beach 0.8 km
Bawaka Homeland

Bawaka Homeland
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Bawaka 0.1 km
Shady Beach

Shady Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 1.2 km
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Long beaches in Northern Territory

Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Darwin 1.9 km
Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Macassan Beach

Macassan Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 9.6 km
Vesteys Beach

Vesteys Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 3.3 km
Wagait Beach

Wagait Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Wagait Beach 0.8 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Northern Territory

East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Little Bondi Beach

Little Bondi Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 6.8 km
Macassan Beach

Macassan Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 9.6 km
Ngumuy Beach

Ngumuy Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 8.1 km
Lonely Beach

Lonely Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Bawaka 2.5 km
Shady Beach

Shady Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 1.2 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Northern Territory

Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Darwin 1.9 km
Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Macassan Beach

Macassan Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 9.6 km
Little Bondi Beach

Little Bondi Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 6.8 km
Vesteys Beach

Vesteys Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 3.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Northern Territory, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 12 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 4 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Northern Territory is less than 500 meters. 12 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Northern Territory however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Northern Territory's beaches

Casuarina Beach
10 Sudhir Bandari

This shoreline is truly a marvel, boasting breathtaking sunset vistas and adorable crustaceans. The crabs are always busy digging in the sand, creating small holes and sand structures that are truly remarkable. You could easily lose track of time observing the crabs scurry around or simply bask in the serenity of the stunning sunset.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is November - air temperature during this time warms up to 34°C and water up to 32.3°C in December. The coldest month is July - air temperature drops to 25.1°C and water to 24.5°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the region all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Northern Territory? In total there are 12 beaches and the most popular is Mindil Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Northern Territory

Casuarina Beach

Casuarina Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 12.4 km
Shady Beach

Shady Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Yirrkala 1.2 km
Vesteys Beach

Vesteys Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Darwin 3.3 km
East Woody Beach

East Woody Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Nhulunbuy 2 km
Wagait Beach

Wagait Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Australia, Wagait Beach 0.8 km
Mindil Beach

Mindil Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Darwin 1.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Northern Territory?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Northern Territory, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 12 beaches in total, of which about 0 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Northern Territory:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Northern Territory, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Northern Territory?

Most of the beaches located in Northern Territory are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Northern Territory?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Northern Territory?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Northern Territory by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Northern Territory are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Northern Territory?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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