News archive
2018
March
Celebrate NT festivals and events
Tourism NT has released a handy 2018 Festivals and Events Calendar ahead of the busy tourism months.
New flights to Alice Springs
Virgin Australia has announced new flights to Alice Springs from Brisbane.
Chinese welcome grants available
Local 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
Five new swimming spots will be opened at Litchfield National Park under a $12 million Turbocharging Tourism boost.
Celebrating Tennant Creek's gold rush history
Tennant Creek's rich mining history will receive a $5.5 million boost under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
Million Dollar Fish nets record season
Season 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
Walking opportunities in Nitmiluk National Park will be expanded under a new $5.5 million investment.
New Paspaley tour flying high
World renowned pearling company, Paspaley, have launched a new flying boat tour in Darwin.
Kakadu named best major tourist attraction
Kakadu National Park has been named the top major tourist attraction at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Double delight for cruise season
Darwin'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
The NT has taken out a major award at the 2018 Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).
NT to target military history fans
The 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
New adventure mountain bike trails will be developed in Central Australia under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
Darwin lights up for Chinese New Year
Darwin’s CBD is set to come alive as the city celebrates Chinese New Year.
Boost for Darwin Botanic Gardens
The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens will receive a $9.9 million makeover under the Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package.
Visitor Experience Enhancement Program open
Applications are now open to a new $3 million Visitor Experience Enhancement Program.
Campaigns to drive more tourists to NT
The NT will be promoted to millions of Australians this month in two new advertising campaigns.
Turbocharging festivals and events
The NT Government's Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package will deliver $21 million to improve the NT's festivals and events.
New SMART Marketing with airlines
The NT Government has announced $26.57 million for SMART marketing initiatives to attract more visitors to the NT.
Record investment to Turbocharge Tourism
The NT Government has announced a $103 million stimulus package to turbocharge the Territory’s tourism industry.