Australia's Northern Territory Named in 2014 Best of the World List

Northern Territory

Australia's Northern Territory has been named as one of the 20 destinations to visit in 2014 in National Geographic Traveler magazine's annual Best of the World list.

The 20 destinations were hand selected by the editors at National Geographic Travel and reflect what is authentic, culturally rich, sustainable and superlative in the world of travel today.

Tourism NT PR and Media Executive, Nikkie Mewing said the achievement highlights the quality of tourism experiences available in the Northern Territory.

"To be named one of the best in the world is a huge achievement for the Northern Territory as these global awards hold great influence over the travelling public, and it is great to see the our destination featuring so dominantly around the world," said Mrs Mewing.

"It is exactly these sorts of exceptional tourism accolades that allow us to demonstrate to the rest of the world that the Northern Territory sits among the best of the best." she said.

The destinations are featured in the December 2013/January 2014 issue of Traveler magazine, available on newsstands Dec. 3, and online at http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/best-trips-2014/