News archive
2019
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.
November
Sick kids reel winner in Million Dollar Fish
The first ever purple-tagged charity fish has been caught in the Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition.
ATEC hits Darwin
More than 400 delegates have converged in Darwin for the 2018 Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Meeting Place.
Bachelorette finds love in the Territory
The 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
The historic signing of a $200 million Darwin City Deal will help turbocharge tourism in the Territory.
New online China Cultural Training program
Territory 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
26 businesses and three individuals were winners at the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards over the weekend.
October
Lonely Planet names Red Centre Top 5 Region
The Northern Territory’s Red Centre has been named one of the ‘Top Five Regions’ on the planet to travel to in 2019.
Tickets on sale for Brolga Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards gala ceremony.
New military tourism events in 2019
A series of new events will commemorate the Territory's unique military history in 2019.
Funding to help festivals and events
Festivals and events across the Territory will be brighter, bigger and better in 2019 thanks to a $467,000 funding boost.
