News archive
2017
April
Progress on Mountain Bike Plan
The NT Government has released a Mountain Bike progress report on its Master Plan for Mountain Biking in the NT.
Territory food and wine on show at Festival
Food and wine enthusiasts can taste the best the Northern Territory has to offer at the Territory Taste Festival.
Free photography for tourism businesses
Local tourism operators can update their marketing material with fresh images for free thanks to a new initiative of Tourism NT.
2017 Brolga Awards now open
Nominations are now open to the Northern Territory’s premier tourism industry awards, the Brolgas.
Date set for 2017 Mitchell Street Mile
Australia’s richest middle distance race, the Mitchell Street Mile, will return to Darwin in 2017.
New tasty tour for Uluru
Visitors to Uluru can now experience dinner with a view of the iconic landmark while on board a double decker bus.
March
India visits the Red Centre
A delegation of key tourism distribution partners from India landed in Alice Springs this week to tour Central Australia.
Coaching assistance for digital marketing
Northern Territory tourism operators can boost their online marketing skills through Stage Two of the Department of Tourism and Culture's Digital Leap Program.
Training for Chinese-speaking Kakadu Guides
A new training course for Chinese-speaking Kakadu guides will be held in the Northern Territory in April.
Letter to boost visitors to Alice Springs
Tourism NT has launched a new advertisement assuring travellers that Alice Springs is a magical, unique and welcoming holiday destination.
Ovation of the Seas visits Darwin
The biggest cruise ship to visit Australia, the Ovation of the Seas, has docked in Darwin delivering a bumper trade for local retailers and tourism businesses.
February
NT shines at national tourism awards
Northern Territory tourism operators have won seven awards at the 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin.
NT given cool factor in new campaign
Tourism NT has launched a new advertising campaign dedicated to the youth market in a bid to boost visitor numbers across the Territory.
Do the NT the Hayden Way
Aussie cricket legend, Matt Hayden, is the Northern Territory’s latest weapon to boost tourism numbers to the region.
January
Join us for the 2017 Backpacker Roadshow
Tourism NT's Backpack the Outback roadshow is back in 2017!
Snap the NT Instagram Competition
Tourism NT is calling on Territorians and visitors to show off the best of the NT through a new Instagram competition.
Million Dollar Fish nets strong start to 2017
The Northern Territory's Million Dollar Fish competition has kicked off 2017 with two winners in two weeks.
2016
December
Meet our Senior Management Team
Tourism NT would like to introduce its senior management team, who will lead the agency into 2017.
Happy Holidays from Tourism NT
Tourism NT would like to thank all our industry operators and tourism businesses for their hard work and dedication in 2016.
Driverless bus to transport tourists at Darwin Waterfront
Tourists will be able to move more easily between Stokes Hill Wharf and the Darwin Waterfront thanks to a new state of the art, driverless bus.