Tourism NT

🚀 The Military Heritage Tourism Action Plan is now live! Developed in collaboration with the Military Heritage Tourism Advisory Committee, this plan highlights how the Northern Territory’s World War II history can be leveraged to drive tourism and industry growth. 💡 Why is military heritage tourism valuable? 🔹 Showcases unique and compelling WWII stories from the NT 🔹 Encourages extended stays and slow travel through regional NT 🔹 Offers opportunities for industry involvement through drive itineraries, education tourism, anniversary events & new product offerings 📥 How can you get involved? ✔ Download the Action Plan ✔ Connect with our Tourism Development team for collaboration opportunities: tourism.development@nt.gov.au 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gHzbnCWC #MilitaryHeritage #TourismNT #WWIIHistory #HeritageTourism #IndustryOpportunities

🚙 Calling all NT tourism operators—The 2025 Drive Market Campaign is here! From February to June 2025, a national drive campaign will inspire Australians to “road trip differently” in the NT, generating interest in the fly/drive and caravan & camping markets. With paid media, trade partnerships, PR, and Caravan & Camping Show promotions, this campaign will drive traffic to ATDW listings featured on https://lnkd.in/gB-T4Dqw - ensuring businesses benefit from increased exposure. 💡 How can you get involved? ✔ Ensure your ATDW listing is up to date ✔ Access the Drive Campaign Toolkit for marketing resources & collaboration opportunities Join Tourism NT, Tourism Top End, Tourism Central Australia, and industry partners in leveraging this campaign to attract more travellers! 🔗 Find out more & get involved: https://lnkd.in/gv3iM26d #DriveNT #TourismNT #RoadTripAustralia #TourismOperators #MarketingOpportunities #CaravanCamping

Better Together: Reflecting on the 2025 Tourism Towards 2030 Conference The Tourism Towards 2030 Conference celebrated its sixth year with a theme that resonated deeply across the tourism and hospitality industries: Better Together. This year’s event offered a valuable platform for industry professionals to connect, learn from one another, and explore national perspectives on the future of tourism in the Northern Territory. A range of insightful sessions helped business owners and operators gain fresh knowledge and practical advice to navigate the evolving tourism landscape. The Tourism Towards 2030 Conference is a reminder of the immense value in working together to ensure a thriving tourism sector for the Northern Territory. https://lnkd.in/gnHHmwhr #TourismTowards2030 #BetterTogether #NTTourism #NorthernTerritoryBusiness #HospitalityIndustry #TourismLeadership #NTCollaboration

📅 Save the Date! Optimise Your ATDW Listing & Expand Your Reach 🚀 Join Tourism NT and Brioney McGill from the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) for an exclusive session on maximising your ATDW listing to attract more visitors and grow your business. 📍 Why attend? ✔ Learn best practices to enhance your listing ✔ Discover how ATDW boosts visibility on major tourism platforms ✔ Gain insights into marketing opportunities through ATDW 📅 Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM (NT time) 💡 Don’t miss this chance to elevate your online presence and connect with more travellers! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gThEzuYJ #TourismNT #ATDW #DigitalMarketing #TourismOperators #BusinessGrowth

Bon Voyage Queen Anne Queen Anne has certainly made a splash since being docked in Darwin 🚢 Thousands of passengers have disembarked the vessel, with many choosing to stay and explore Darwin’s city centre on-foot visiting local retail, service providers and hospitality venues. Cruise passengers have been treated to a unique Territory welcome, with business and industry working together to activate high-traffic areas, including a traditional Saltwater Welcome and Smoking Ceremony provided by Larrakia Nation, Territory inspired animal encounters by Crocosaurus Cove and Territory Wildlife Park and live music in the Smith Street Mall supported by NT Government. Many passengers have also ventured beyond the city, booking once-in-a-lifetime tours to discover Darwin’s military history, world-class museums, and incredible wildlife experiences. 🐊 💡 The next cruise ship arrives Thursday, 13 March, bringing 1,900 more visitors! Ensure your business is cruise ready by updating your tours on ATDW, dressing your front of house or shop front window or contacting us to see how you can be more involved.

🚀 70 million views and counting! The Alice Springs Desert Park has captured global attention with a viral wildlife moment! A video of its Black-breasted Buzzard using a rock to crack open an emu egg has taken social media by storm, amassing over 70 million views worldwide. This incredible behaviour is a natural survival instinct, showcasing the intelligence and adaptability of Central Australia’s native birds. You can bring your visitors see this astonishing display live at the Nature Theatre Free-Flying Bird Show, set against the stunning MacDonnell Ranges backdrop. 📅 Show Times: 🕥 Summer (Nov–Feb): 10:30 AM 🕥 Winter (Mar–Oct): 10:30 AM & 3:00 PM https://lnkd.in/ernVgHmR #WildlifeInAction #BuzzardGoesViral #AliceSpringsDesertPark #NatureTheatre #NTtourism #EcoTourism

Queen Anne has arrived on her Maiden Voyage into Darwin – and isn’t she a beauty! 🤩 Originally scheduled to arrive on Tuesday 11 March, the Queen Anne and her 2,555 passengers have arrived ahead of schedule, extending their stay overnight to soak up as much of the Top End as they can before they depart on Tuesday afternoon. Her early arrival will give passengers more of an opportunity to venture from the ship, embark on tours to visit popular hot-spots and explore our beautiful, tropical city – injecting even more revenue into local businesses. 💡 Make sure your business is making the most of cruise ship season by updating your tour or experience listing on ATDW, or dressing your shopfront to ensure it’s inviting to our visitors. The 2024/2025 cruise ship season is scheduled to bring 127 ships with a potential of up to 79,000 passengers, which is expected to inject millions into our local economy. 🚢

📢 Tourism businesses in Darwin—are you China-ready? The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is delivering its China Host Workshop in Darwin this Monday. This session is designed to help operators: ✔ Understand Chinese traveller preferences ✔ Navigate the digital landscape & marketing trends ✔ Build trade distribution partnerships With China’s outbound travel market growing, this is a must-attend event for businesses looking to expand their reach. 📅 Monday 10 March 2025 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM 📍 Vibe Darwin or Online 🔗 Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/dZt4B8-F #ATEC #ChinaHostWorkshop #TourismIndustry #ExportMarkets #DarwinBusiness #TourismGrowth

Have you heard the news?   Kakadu National Park is pleased to announce that the Yurmikmik walks are reopening today, Friday 28 February. This means another key product is back on offer for tour itineraries, providing visitors with access to stunning waterfalls, seasonal waterholes, and diverse landscapes in the southern region of the park.   The site was temporarily closed due to major washouts on Gimbat Road, but with roadworks now successfully completed by the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, has been restored.   Tour operators are reminded to consider seasonal conditions, as we are still in kudjewk (monsoon) season, with high temperatures and humidity impacting visitor comfort and safety. Please advise your guests accordingly and refer them to the Kakadu Access Report for the latest updates.   Thank you for your patience while these essential works were completed—it's great to see more of Kakadu reopening for visitors! https://lnkd.in/g2Zyn5XX   #TourismNT #KakaduNationalPark #NTtourism #SustainableTourism #TopEndAdventure   Photo Credit: Kakadu National Park

🔹 Cruise Tourism Boost for Darwin 🔹 Today, Viking Sky is making its maiden call to Darwin, bringing 808 passengers as part of a 138-day world cruise from Fort Lauderdale to London. Visitors will experience the best of the Top End, with shore excursions including: ✅ Museum and Art Gallery of the NT – an included cultural experience ✅ Litchfield National Park from the air – scenic flights over stunning landscapes ✅ Darwin city walking tours – exploring history and heritage ✅ Crocodile cruises and military history tours – immersing in local stories Cruise tourism plays a key role in supporting our tourism industry, bringing economic benefits and driving visitation during the low season. With the right experiences in place, Darwin continues to position itself as a must-visit destination on global itineraries. Welcome to Viking Sky and all its passengers! 🚢✨ #TourismNT #DarwinCruiseTourism #SustainableTourism #VisitDarwin Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) Shorex Australia