News archive
2018
April
Royal Visit puts Arnhem Land in global spotlight
16 April 2018The value of the media exposure from last week's Royal visit to the Northern Territory is expected to be worth millions of dollars.
China flights to start in May
13 April 2018Darwin will welcome its first-ever flight from China in May.
Ovation of the Seas returns to Darwin
03 April 2018The largest cruise ship to visit Australia, the Ovation of the Seas, has returned to Darwin today for its second visit.
Aussie rock favourites set for Darwin Supercars
02 April 2018The 2018 CrownBet Darwin Triple Crown Supercars will feature two huge nights of concerts and Aussie live music heavyweights.
March
International hockey stars headed to Darwin
29 March 2018The Kookaburras will take on the world's best hockey players in Darwin in September.
Short Term Accommodation Review
28 March 2018The NT government is seeking feedback for its Short-Term Accommodation Review.
Darwin open for business after TC Marcus
20 March 2018Darwin tourism businesses have returned to normal after Tropical Cyclone Marcus.
Celebrate NT festivals and events
20 March 2018Tourism NT has released a handy 2018 Festivals and Events Calendar ahead of the busy tourism months.
New flights to Alice Springs
19 March 2018Virgin Australia has announced new flights to Alice Springs from Brisbane.
Chinese welcome grants available
16 March 2018Local tourism businesses can now apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help with welcoming Chinese visitors to the NT.
Five new waterfalls for Litchfield
04 March 2018Five new swimming spots will be opened at Litchfield National Park under a $12 million Turbocharging Tourism boost.
Celebrating Tennant Creek's gold rush history
02 March 2018Tennant Creek's rich mining history will receive a $5.5 million boost under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
Million Dollar Fish nets record season
01 March 2018Season 3 of the Million Dollar Fish competition has ended on a high with a record number of fish caught.
February
More walking tracks for Nitmiluk National Park
28 February 2018Walking opportunities in Nitmiluk National Park will be expanded under a new $5.5 million investment.
New Paspaley tour flying high
27 February 2018World renowned pearling company, Paspaley, have launched a new flying boat tour in Darwin.
Kakadu named best major tourist attraction
26 February 2018Kakadu National Park has been named the top major tourist attraction at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Double delight for cruise season
21 February 2018Darwin's cruise season has moved up a gear, with two cruise ships bringing more than 3,000 passengers to the City today.
Territory takes out best stand at AIME
21 February 2018The NT has taken out a major award at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).
NT to target military history fans
18 February 2018The NT will be established as the pilgrimage destination for Australian military history under a new $1.9 million plan.
New mountain bike trail to rev up Red Centre
17 February 2018New adventure mountain bike trails will be developed in Central Australia under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.