Walking in NT
Walking Trails in Northern Territory
Walking trails and paths in the Northern Territory by city, council area or suburb, with AusPlay participation figures for Northern Territory.
- walking trails and paths listed in the Northern Territory
- 65
- of NT residents aged 15+ walked for recreation or exercise in 2025
- 48.1%
- people aged 15+ in NT
- 100k
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Walking Trails by City and Region
65 walking trails and paths listed in the Northern Territory
Walking in other states
In NT: 32 bushwalking tracks, 29 shared paths, 4 walking trails.
AusPlay January to December 2025
Walking Participation in Northern Territory
- of Northern Territory residents aged 15 and over walked for recreation or exercise in 2025Australia: 50.2%
- 48.1%
- people aged 15 and over in Northern TerritoryMargin of error about 9,600 either way
- 100,000
- children aged 0 to 14 in organised walking outside school hours*4.3% of children aged 0 to 14
- 2,300
- people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser3.9% of people aged 15 and over
- 8,200
| Participation rate, 2025 | Northern Territory | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| People aged 15 and over | 48.1% | 50.2% |
| Males aged 15 and over | 39.6% | 42.5% |
| Females aged 15 and over | 55.6% | 57.8% |
| Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours) | 4.3%* | 2.7% |
Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Walking (Recreational). * Flagged for caution by AusPlay. State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures
Walking Trails by Council Area
The 8 council areas with the most walking trails and paths listed.
Darwin29
MacDonnell22
Roper Gulf6
Central Desert4
Unincorporated NT1
Coomalie1
Katherine1
Palmerston1