News archive
2016
May
Craft beer in the bush
15 May 2016Visitors to the Top End can now enjoy craft beers in Marrakai thanks to an NT Government infrastructure grant.
New investment in the Tiwi Islands
06 May 2016The Tiwi Islands will be opened up to new tourism opportunities following the announcement of a major new tourism push to promote the popular Northern Territory hot spot.
Birding content wanted
03 May 2016Tourism NT is seeking bird watching content for its upcoming NT Bird Watching Calendar.
Record cruise season worth $54 Million
02 May 2016Darwin's record-breaking cruise season officially came to an end on the weekend with the passing through of Oceania Cruise’s Insignia luxury cruise vessel.
April
Mindil Markets kick off with free WiFi
29 April 2016The iconic Mindil Beach Markets have kicked off bigger and better this year with Tourism NT switching on free WiFi at the popular tourism attraction.
Chinese superstar puts spotlight on NT
29 April 2016In a major coup for Northern Territory tourism, Chinese superstar Hu Ge has visited Alice Springs for a major magazine photo shoot.
Tweetbuster videos star in Kakadu campaign
28 April 2016A new campaign by Tourism NT promoting Kakadu uses series of quirky 'Tweetbuster' videos to break down barriers people may have about travel to Kakadu.
Sunrise broadcasts live from Kakadu
27 April 2016Popular Australia breakfast show, Sunrise, has been broadcasting live from Kakadu this week as part of Tourism NT's new tourism campaign.
National exposure for NT Festivals and events
26 April 2016The Northern Territory’s festivals and events will receive national exposure this month through a new digital advertising campaign.
Katherine Hot Springs set for makeover
23 April 2016The Katherine Hot Springs will receive a major makeover as part of an exciting new project supported by the NT Government.
Free WiFi at Darwin Waterfront
20 April 2016Top End tourism is about to become more tech savvy with visitors to the Darwin Waterfront now able to access free WiFi.
Focus on ITAC
20 April 2016Members of the Northern Territory's Indigenous Tourism Advisory Council hit the road this week traveling to Hermannsburg in Central Australia.
Territory tourism in tune with Music NT
12 April 2016Local musicians will become Northern Territory tourism advocates under an exciting new partnership with Tourism NT and Music NT
Nominations open for 2016 Brolgas
07 April 2016Nominations are now open to the Northern Territory's premier tourism industry awards, the Brolgas.
New Scenic Helicopter flights for Darwin
05 April 2016Tourists can now enjoy Darwin's stunning scenery from the air with new scenic helicopter flights launched at Charles Darwin National Park.
Extra flights For Alice Springs
04 April 2016The Northern Territory's peak tourism season has received a boost following the announcement by Qantas of extra flights between Alice Springs and Brisbane.
Backpacker Roadshow Kicks Off
01 April 2016Northern Territory tourism operators have hit the road in a bid to lure more backpackers to the NT for a holiday.
