Travelling to the Top End? Though most major townships have mobile reception, only about 5% of NT has reception coverage. So you may need to hire a Satellite Phone whilst in the Northern Territory, or perhaps even an PLB? Give us a call and we’ll have your covered.
For last minute orders we may have equipment with our agents in Alice Springs or Darwin.
Satellite Phone hire in The NT starts from $150 for the first week including delivery, return shipping and GST – we also include $10 of calls for your to get yourself well acquainted with the phone. We don’t like the first time you use it to be in an emergency! We have enough of those stories.
A PLB for one week is only $88 including delivery and return postage.
If you are taking on the breathetaking Larapinta Trail this winter, you should consider hiring a Satellite Phone or PLB*. We can look after you with either or both of these devices. NT Government say “You should carry some form of emergency communication such as a satellite phone or personal locator beacon. Don’t rely on mobile phones”.
*https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/tjoritja-west-macdonnell-national-park/larapinta-trail/larapinta-trail-safety-advice
Note: The Territory Government do also advise and recommend satellite phone hire in Northern Territory for those exploring outside the major townships and in between.
https://northernterritory.com/plan/useful-information/phone-reception
Peter’s recommendation for must see NT sites is Litchfield National Park:
Litchfield National Park is a must see if you’re in the Top End.
The park covers approximately 1,500 km2.
It’s home to several stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and clusters of weathered sandstone pillars. Litchfield National Park is an ancient landscape shaped by water.
Aboriginal people have lived throughout the area for thousands of years. It is important to the Koongurrukun, Mak Mak Marranunggu, Werat and Warray Aboriginal people.
https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/litchfield-national-park