While Sydney has the glamour, Melbourne has the culture, and the Great Barrier Reef has, well, the Great Barrier Reef, one could argue that the Northern Territory of Australia has the continent’s soul. It’s a little longer to reach than the east coast, but your effort will be rewarded with a diverse, rugged landscape that ranges from tropical to arid, with 52 national parks and one of the world’s most impressive rock formations, Uluru Rock. Here’s a visual tour