Discover the Northern Territory's warm, relaxed lifestyle, where you can enjoy diverse fusion cuisine, genuine employment opportunities and a welcoming community.
Food
The Northern Territory has over 100 nationalities with roughly 140 social and cultural groups, so the flavours found in the Northern Territory is as diverse as it's people. You're guaranteed fresh with barramundi, mud crab and other Northern Territory seafood features on menus in the northern part of the Northern Territory (the Top End region). Darwin is close to Asia, so dishes here are often prepared with Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian influences. Darwin's Greek and Indian heritage also shine through in its restaurant offerings.
Local markets throughout the Northern Territory also have amazing array of organic and tropical produce, including Asian fruits and vegetables such as durian, purple dragon fruit, pandan lead and drumstick pods, plus a selection of dried or preserved goods from Asia and parts of Africa.
In Central Australia (also known as the Red Centre), savour Aboriginal bush tucker dishes or opt for bistro-style venues or five-star dining experiences against the backdrop of Uluru.
Culture
The Northern Territory stands out as one of Australia's most culturally diverse regions, with over 100 nationalities and approximately 140 social, cultural, and religious organisations. The Aboriginal people of Australia are one of the world's oldest living cultural groups. The diversity of the culture and language is vast, with rich traditions and beliefs, tying to the Australian land.
Religious freedom and mutual respect are an integral part of the Northern Territory's shared culture. There are Islamic mosques, Buddhist and Chinese temples and a range of Christian churches.
For a full list of multicultural groups please visit the Northern Territory Government's multicultural communities webpage.
Climate
The Top End experiences a tropical monsoonal climate with a dry season (May-October) featuring sunny days and cool evenings. The wet season (November-April), also known as the green season, brings spectacular thunderstorms, high humidity, and warm temperatures. The wet season, also called the green season, offers balmy evenings and beautiful tropical rainstorms, similar to many parts of Asia.
The wet season is also the Top End's cyclone season. Three major cyclones have hit Darwin over the past 100 years. It's important to be prepared for cyclones during this time, with the Northern Territory Government providing guidance through SecureNT.
Central Australia experiences four distinct seasons.
- Summer (December-February) where average temperatures range between 20°C and 35°C
- Autumn (March-May) where average temperatures range between 12-27°C
- Winter (June-August) where the average temperature is 3-20°C, temperatures can drop below 0°C overnight, so make sure you pack winter clothes
- Spring (September-November), this is when things start to warm up again, with the average temperature between 13-31°C. Spring can also bring amazing thunderstorms and cool evenings.
For more information on the weather in the Northern Territory visit the Bureau of Meteorology website for more weather details.