News archive
2019
February
Win a Top End Wedding
11 February 2019One lucky Aussie couple will win a dream wedding in the NT as part of an exciting new tourism campaign.
Countdown on to 2019 Parrtjima Festival
11 February 2019Excitement is building ahead of the 2019 Parrtjima - A Festival in Light event in Alice Springs, which this year will be held in April.
Facelift for Nitmiluk Visitor Centre
06 February 2019The Visitor Centre at Nitmiluk National Park will receive a major facelift this year.
Discover the Territory Arts Trail
04 February 2019The NT is being billed as ‘The world’s biggest art gallery’ in a new major advertising campaign.
Military history campaign launched
03 February 2019Military history fans are the target of a new tourism campaign advertising the inaugural Territory Tribute event series.
NT stars in Top End Wedding movie
01 February 2019The Top End Wedding movie, showcasing the Territory, has had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, USA.
January
Tourist hooks $10,000 fish in Top End
30 January 2019A tourist from Queensland is $10,000 richer after becoming the latest winner in the Million Dollar Fish competition.
Federal funding pledge for Kakadu
15 January 2019The Northern Territory Government has welcomed Federal Government funding pledges for Kakadu National Park.
2018
December
Mataranka Magic stars on Instagram
30 December 2018A photo of Mataranka Thermal Pools was the most liked image on Tourism NT’s Instagram for 2018.
Grants to improve visitor experience
24 December 2018Visitors to the Territory will enjoy an even better experience thanks to a $3 million grant program improving local tourism businesses.
New Virgin Australia Darwin to Bali flights
20 December 2018Virgin Australia has announced a new service from Darwin to Denpasar, Bali from April 2019.
Turbocharging Tourism on target
18 December 2018The Territory Government’s Turbocharging Tourism initiative is on track to meet its target of 53,000 extra holiday visitors.
Work to begin on $200m luxury hotel
14 December 2018Construction of the new $200 million luxury Westin Darwin hotel will begin in February 2019.
Busy cruise ship season ahead
09 December 2018Darwin's busy cruise ship season is underway, with 75 cruise ship visits expected in the Top End over the coming months.
November
Sick kids reel winner in Million Dollar Fish
21 November 2018The first ever purple-tagged charity fish has been caught in the Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition.
ATEC hits Darwin
19 November 2018More than 400 delegates have converged in Darwin for the 2018 Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place.
Bachelorette finds love in the Territory
16 November 2018The Territory was seen by hundreds of thousands of television viewers last night with the Bachelorette Australia finale filmed in Darwin.
$200 million plan to boost Darwin City
16 November 2018The historic signing of a $200 million Darwin City Deal will help turbocharge tourism in the Territory.
New online China Cultural Training program
15 November 2018Territory tourism employees who complete a new online China Ready Cultural Training program could win a free trip to Shenzhen.
Territory Tourism shines at 2018 Brolgas
12 November 201826 businesses and three individuals were winners at the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards over the weekend.