News archive
2019
February
NT operators to drive tourism in Europe
The Territory will be promoted as a must-do drive holiday at the inaugural Explorers Way New Experiences Roadshow in Europe.
TODAY Show wakes up in Top End
The TODAY show has broadcast its weather live from Darwin today as part of the Top End Wedding campaign.
New Bruce Munro light exhibition for Darwin
A new light exhibition by world-renowned artist, Bruce Munro, is expected to attract thousands of new tourists to Darwin.
Hot line up for BASSINTHEGRASS festival
A stellar line up of Australia's hottest music acts has been announced for the BASSINTHEGRASS festival in Darwin.
Dami Im to spearhead Territory Tribute event
Dami Im is among a host of big names set to perform at a special Overture to Peace concert in Darwin on Anzac Day eve.
Win a Top End Wedding
One 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
Excitement 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
The Visitor Centre at Nitmiluk National Park will receive a major facelift this year.
Discover the Territory Arts Trail
The NT is being billed as ‘The world’s biggest art gallery’ in a new major advertising campaign.
Military history campaign launched
Military history fans are the target of a new tourism campaign advertising the inaugural Territory Tribute event series.
NT stars in Top End Wedding movie
The 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
A tourist from Queensland is $10,000 richer after becoming the latest winner in the Million Dollar Fish competition.
Federal funding pledge for Kakadu
The Northern Territory Government has welcomed Federal Government funding pledges for Kakadu National Park.
2018
December
Mataranka Magic stars on Instagram
A photo of Mataranka Thermal Pools was the most liked image on Tourism NT’s Instagram for 2018.
Grants to improve visitor experience
Visitors 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
Virgin Australia has announced a new service from Darwin to Denpasar, Bali from April 2019.
Turbocharging Tourism on target
The 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
Construction of the new $200 million luxury Westin Darwin hotel will begin in February 2019.
Busy cruise ship season ahead
Darwin's busy cruise ship season is underway, with 75 cruise ship visits expected in the Top End over the coming months.
