News archive
2019
March
Record numbers at NT Muster
04 March 2019A record number of operators are this week spruiking the Territory to hundreds of travel agents at the annual NT Muster roadshow.
Golden night for Nitmiluk at Australian Tourism Awards
02 March 2019Cicada Lodge at Nitmiluk National Park has taken out two prestigious Gold medals at the 2018 Australian Tourism Awards.
February
NT operators to drive tourism in Europe
25 February 2019The 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
19 February 2019The 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
18 February 2019A 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
15 February 2019A 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
12 February 2019Dami 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
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.