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Things to do:

Mataranka Thermal Pools:
The first big attraction south of Katherine are natural swimming pools which stay a pleasant 34C all year round. These pools are always open and have no entrance fee. They are also surrounded by rainforest which makes the swim even nicer.

Larrimah:
With a population of approximately 30 people, you wouldn't think there is much to do here. You would be right because there isn't. There is a hotel with a giant Pink Panther sitting in a seat outside and loads of empty cans of beer stuck on the wall inside. and a museum acorss the road with interesting facts about the town's history.

Daly Waters:
The pub here is meant to be Australia's oldest. There's usually lots of life here, even though it is in the middle of nowhere. All around the walls are different bits and bobs collected over the years. Don't be surprised if you happen to see your mate's USIT card stuck up on the wall!

The Devil's Marbles:
A strange, strange place but really fascinating and well worth the visit. These are giant rounded boulders which, according to Aboriginal beliefs, were scattered around by the Rainbow Serpent.

Wycliffe Well:
The 'UFO Centre of Australia'. Many people claim to have seen mysterious objects in the sky here, those not flown by humans. Loads of alien stuff about the place to keep you occupied if you stop at the petrol station there for a while.

The Tropic of Capricorn:
By this stage you will have noticed the change in weather if you are travelling south from Darwin. Nothing too major here, just a roadsign and a plaque stating that you are crossing the tropic of Capricorn.

Tennant Creek:
It's recognised as one of the major stops between Darwin and Alice, but the only reason I can see to stop there is to put your head down for the night after a lot of driving. This town is best known for gold mining.