DISCOVER CENTRAL AUSTRALIA | OCTOBER 2025
HOT MONTHLY TIPS FROM OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
When is the best season to explore the Red Centre? Summer, autumn, winter, spring? The truth is, every season brings its own kind of magic to the desert experience.
Tourism NT recently launched its Best Kept Season campaign, and it’s already shining a spotlight on the Red Centre and wider Northern Territory in a fresh new way.
At the heart of it are the stories and secrets locals know best – the places, experiences, and moments that make the Red Centre region so special during the warmer months.
Central Australia is a destination worth considering all year round. For those with a sense of adventure, the warmer months leading into summer is a time full of rewards. Nobody knows that better than locals who spend their days swimming in waterholes, exploring dramatic landscapes, and enjoying long, warm nights under star-filled skies.
From September through to April, the Red Centre region transforms into a season of hidden gems with fewer crowds, great value, and unique seasonal experiences. Think waterholes refreshed by summer rain, wildflowers blooming across the desert, late-night stargazing at Rainbow Valley, and early morning walks in a glow of golden sunrises. Add to that vibrant festivals and cultural events, and you’ve got a season that’s every bit as memorable as any other.
In what you might consider the low season, here’s your friendly reminder that the Red Centre is a year-round destination – a place to connect with nature and culture in a more relaxed and intimate way.
If your friends and family are thinking about visiting, let them in on the secret – the warmer months offer the perfect time to experience the Red Centre like a local.
Image: Ellery Creek Big Hole. photo: Shaana McNaught courtesy of Tourism NT
