Media release archive

Art Trails Campaign Launched

Tourism NT has launched the latest Territory Art Trails marketing campaign to promote local Aboriginal cultural tourism offerings as unique experiences

Hermannsburg Historic Precinct - Stage One upgrade works complete

The Hermannsburg community has welcomed the completion of the first round of restoration works to its iconic heritage area.

Final Territory Tourism Vouchers Out the Door

Round three of the Territory Tourism Vouchers scheme has reached a key milestone with the final vouchers sent to Territorians this week.

Territory's cultural experiences to shine on Today Show

Cultural tourism experiences in Alice Springs, Darwin and the Tiwi Islands will feature on Channel Nine’s Today Show this week.

Aboriginal Tourism Grants to enhance experiences in the Territory

The Territory Labor Government has awarded more than $220,000 in funding to support 14 projects under round two of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant program.

NT Tourism campaign sets sights on youth market

A new element of the Territory Labor Government’s Seek Different tourism campaign has rolled out this week with a focus on the Australian youth market.

The Ghan lights up for Parrtjima

Two Northern Territory tourism drawcards are set to benefit from significant media exposure this week. Journalists from media outlets including Vogue Living, news.com.au, Escape SA Weekend and the West Australian will join five social media influencers for the trip of a lifetime when they take the Ghan from Darwin to Alice Springs to attend the 2021 Parrtjima Festival.

Chance to snap a picture perfect NT Holiday

Local photography enthusiasts are in the running to snap up a luxurious Territorian holiday as Tourism NT launches their Livin’ Local NT competition. The photography competition runs until May 31 and coincides with the Easter period to harness the passion of locals to showcase the Territory at its best.

Funding to drive tourism in Central Australia

The Northern Territory Government continues to back tourism in Central Australia and Alice Springs with a $1.25 million boost to Tourism Central Australia.

Nominations open for 2021 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards

Nominations are now open for the premier tourism awards, which includes 25 business categories and 2 outstanding individual achievements reflecting the diverse range of experiences across the Territory.

Courtney Act helps paint the Red Centre rainbow on The Project

The Red Centre will be loud and proud on Channel 10’s The Project tonight with one of Australia’s best-known entertainers Courtney Act co-hosting live from the Alice Springs Desert Park as part of the Northern Territory Government’s Seek Different tourism campaign

Nitmiluk Upgrades to boost tourism and create jobs

More than 20km of shared walking and mountain bike trails are now open at Nitmiluk National Park. The works are part of the Territory Labor Government’s job-creating $15.4 million investment into new and refreshed infrastructure at Nitmiluk National Park through the $5.4 million Turbocharging Tourism and the $10 million Infrastructure packages.

Road to Recovery: Territory Tourism Vouchers Inject Millions into Economy

More than $18 million has been generated into the Territory’s tourism sector, as a result of the Territory Labor Government’s Territory Tourism Voucher scheme. 

New Tourism Campaign Inspires Aussies to Seek Different

The best of the Northern Territory will be on show to the rest of the country over the coming months, with a new tourism campaign officially launching.  The visual campaign, which showcases the Territory’s most impressive natural attractions and adventure experiences, is designed to inspire Australian travellers to ‘Seek Different’ when it comes to booking their next domestic escape. The campaign also ties in with Tourism NT’s brand ‘Different in every sense.’ 

NT Tourism Products showcased to Australian and New Zealand travel agents

More than 30 Territory tourism operators will be showcasing their tourism products to Australian domestic and New Zealand based travel agents and wholesalers in an inaugural major virtual event, NT Product Showcase 2021.

Territory Tourism Voucher Round 3

Territorians can register for the third round of the highly anticipated Territory Tourism Voucher from 8pm tonight.

Road to Recovery: Brand New Events to Boost Territory Tourism

Territorians can look forward to an action-packed 12 months, with 11 new events added to the calendar, thanks to the Northern Territory Major Events Company’s latest round of event funding.

Road to Recovery: Interstate Tourism Targeted in New Events Camapaign

From the breathtaking projections at Parrtjima, to the sound of the Supercars, and the vibrant colours and culture at Barunga – the Northern Territory really does have it all when it comes to our unique and cultural calendar of events.

Final Round of Territory Tourism Vouchers a Hit

Territorians were ready for the final release of the Territory Labor Government’s most popular COVID-19 stimulus last night, with 10,000 people registering for round 3 of the Territory Tourism Voucher within the first five minutes

Travel Guides Embark on Red Centre Adventure

The popular Australian travel series, Travel Guides returns in 2021 for an all-Aussie event series with an outback adventure through the Red Centre with the guides visiting Alice Springs, Kings Canyon and Uluru.