Roadhouse to Recovery Grant

Round 3 now open 

The Northern Territory Government is providing $2 million of grant funding for the third round of the Territory Small Business Roadhouse to Recovery Grant. The program is aimed at improving the visitor experience at our more remote, drive focused businesses as we continue to grow our tourism drive market.

The Northern Territory Government will contribute $1 for every $1 of the total project value up to $150,000.

Priority will be given to:

• projects that demonstrate the greatest need for visitor enhancement, focusing on ablution facilities and family amenities as supported by evidence
• projects that support accessibility
• businesses that did not receive funding in both round 1 and 2.  

Dates for Round 3

Applications will only be accepted via GrantsNT.To register visit grantsnt.nt.gov.au

It is recommended that prior to submitting, businesses check the Roadhouse to Recovery grant guidelines to ensure that they are eligible and the project is eligible for funding.

For further assistance please contact [email protected] 

Previous Rounds

Grant Recipients - Round 2

A total of 39 regional and remote wayside inn, caravan parks and roadhouse operators across the Territory have received $4.934 million in grants with 28 projects in the Top End and a further 11 in Central Australia as part of Roadhouse to Recovery round 2.

Recipients include:

Grant Recipients - Round 1

A total of 35 regional and remote wayside inn, caravan parks and roadhouse operators across the Territory have received $4 million in grants with 21 projects in the Top End and a further 14 in Central Australia as part of Roadhouse to Recovery round 1.

Top End region grant recipients include:

• Banyan Farm: Upgrades to ablution block and bistro areas $61,978.00
• Bark Hut: 50 new powered sites, upgrading two existing ablution blocks, construct two new camp kitchens, twelve new accommodation units and installing a jumping pillow $150,000.00
• Bitter Springs Cabins & Camping: Upgrades to camp kitchen and ablution block$134,986.20
• Borroloola Hotel Motel: Upgrades to motel and public ablution block facilities $138,050.00
• Corroboree Park Tavern: Upgrade and construction of new family accommodation facilities and upgraded security within the camping area $150,000.00
• Daly River Inn: Upgrade and refit of the bathroom facilities including accessible facilities $80,316.72
• Daly Waters Pub: Six family units including two with accessibility access $150,000.00
• Dundee Lodge: Ablution facility rebuild $150,000.00
• Emerald Springs Roadhouse: A new family cabin accommodation, children’s playground and swimming pool $120,000.00
• Hi-Way Inn Daly Waters: Redo the flooring in the bar area, increase dining space in the bar and expand the outdoor garden bar area $150,000.00
• Litchfield Motel: Renovation of all accommodation room bathrooms $139,832.70
• Litchfield Safari Camp: Family cabins upgrade $40,509.26
• Mainoru Outstation Store: Upgrade of dining area, campground and family accommodation $120,000.00
• Mataranka Roadhouse: Increase the footprint of the bakery area including an air-conditioned dining area $145,349.82
• Point Stuart Wilderness Lodge NT: New children’s playground and jumping pillow $53,498.00
• Roper Bar Store: Build six new motel rooms with ensuites and new camp kitchen, install 10 solar power sites $117,133.27
• Territory Manor Motel & Caravan Park: Upgrade restaurant bathroom facilities $60,183.27
• Timber Creek Hotel: Install two new family cabins $120,000.00 
• Top Springs Hotel: Family accommodation, camp kitchen, activity centre and amenity block $120,000.00
• Victoria River Roadhouse: major renovation to the existing roadhouse including upgrade the kitchen to offer a larger family friendly and tour group cafe and dining area, create two new outdoor garden bars and a new amenities block $150,000.00
• Wirib Store & Tourism Park: upgrades to accommodation, camp kitchen and shared amenities $115,961.68

Central Australian region grant recipients include:

• Banka Banka West Station and Tourist Park: Upgrade decking on five cabins and refurbish new family style accommodation and commercial kitchen, installation of 12 powered camp sites $148,000.00
• Barrow Creek Hotel: Accessible access ablution block upgrades, upgrades to outdoor dining area and access paths $120,000.00
• Dunmarra Wayside Inn: Craft Beer Brewery plus Canning $118,402.20
• Erldunda Roadhouse: Power upgrades to campsites and upgrades to café display equipment $83,212.80
• Kings Creek Station: Power upgrade $120,000.00
• Kulgera Roadhouse: Accommodation room upgrades $119,031.00
• Outback Caravan Park: Increase dining area, install mini golf, add self-serve cooking area, improve security $150,000.00
• Renner Springs Desert Inn: Refurbishment of motel rooms and swimming pool $120,000.00
• Tobermorey Station and Roadhouse: Install two new family cabins $66,726.27
• Threeways Roadhouse: Install three new family cabins and a new outdoor garden bar $150,000.00
• Ti Tree Farm Garden & Ti Tree Food Barn: Install two self-catering air conditioned accommodation units $104,616.64
• Ti Tree Roadhouse: Upgrade camp kitchen, install a children's playground and upgrade accommodation room verandas $74,388.60
• Tilmouth Well Roadhouse: Accessibility and guest amenity improvements $37,822.67
• Wycliffe Well Holiday Park (United Petroleum): Restaurant and shop floor retiling and replace ceilings, undertake pool upgrades and bathroom upgrades $120,000.00