News archive
2017
March
Letter to boost visitors to Alice Springs
Tourism NT has launched a new advertisement assuring travellers that Alice Springs is a magical, unique and welcoming holiday destination.
Ovation of the Seas visits Darwin
The biggest cruise ship to visit Australia, the Ovation of the Seas, has docked in Darwin delivering a bumper trade for local retailers and tourism businesses.
February
NT shines at national tourism awards
Northern Territory tourism operators have won seven awards at the 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin.
NT given cool factor in new campaign
Tourism NT has launched a new advertising campaign dedicated to the youth market in a bid to boost visitor numbers across the Territory.
Do the NT the Hayden Way
Aussie cricket legend, Matt Hayden, is the Northern Territory’s latest weapon to boost tourism numbers to the region.
January
Join us for the 2017 Backpacker Roadshow
Tourism NT's Backpack the Outback roadshow is back in 2017!
Snap the NT Instagram Competition
Tourism NT is calling on Territorians and visitors to show off the best of the NT through a new Instagram competition.
Million Dollar Fish nets strong start to 2017
The Northern Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition has kicked off 2017 with two winners in two weeks.
2016
December
Meet our Senior Management Team
Tourism NT would like to introduce its senior management team, who will lead the agency into 2017.
Happy Holidays from Tourism NT
Tourism NT would like to thank all our industry operators and tourism businesses for their hard work and dedication in 2016.
Driverless bus to transport tourists at Darwin Waterfront
Tourists will be able to move more easily between Stokes Hill Wharf and the Darwin Waterfront thanks to a new state of the art, driverless bus.
Cruise ship coming on 30 December
The Seven Seas Voyager will be Darwin's last cruise ship visit for 2016, rounding out a busy 12 months.
November
NRL stars return to the Territory in 2017
The NRL will return to the Northern Territory in 2017 with the Parramatta Eels to play two matches at their home-away-from-home.
Kakadu wins NT's top tourism award
The world heritage listed Kakadu National Park has been named best Major Tourist Attraction at the 2016 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.
Funding for 2017 NT Festivals and Events
Some of the Northern Territory's unique festivals and events will receive a boost thanks to funding from the Events Marketing Sponsorship program.
October
Tickets on sale to 2017 Rugby World Cup
Tickets are now on sale to the 2017 Rugby World Cup including a highly anticipated Quarter Final to be held in Darwin.
AFL action heading to the NT in 2017
The Northern Territory will host two Toyota AFL Premiership games in 2017 following the announcement of the AFL fixture today.
South Australians given taste of NT
The Northern Territory has featured prominently at Adelaide’s biggest outdoor leisure event this weekend.
Cruising into a busy season
The Northern Territory's cruise season officially kicks off today with the arrival of the Celebrity Solstice.
Brolga Awards tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale to the 2016 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.