Northern Territory birthing hospitals
Every maternity hospital we cover in the Northern Territory, grouped by region. Each guide explains how to book in, what the birth suite and rooms are like, how long you are likely to stay and who to call.
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hospital guides
Public or private?
The biggest choice most families make first. Here is how the two usually differ.
Public hospital
4 in our Northern Territory guides
- No hospital fees for Medicare card holders
- Care from hospital midwives and doctors, or shared with your GP
- You will not usually choose which obstetrician you see
Private hospital
- There has been no private maternity hospital in the Territory since June 2025
- Private patients can give birth at Royal Darwin Hospital
- NT Health offers private obstetrician-led and midwife-led care packages there
What matters to you?
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Top End
3 hospitals · 3 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy.
Central Australia
1 hospital · 1 public · 0 private
Public maternity care in Alice Springs.
Hospital details are checked against each hospital or health service’s own website. Services and contact details can change, so confirm with the hospital before you go. This page is general information and is not medical advice.
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