| Tourism Northern Territory’s Message to Our Partners |
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While we await the reopening of Australia’s borders to international travelers, we hope we might be able to keep the Australian dream alive by sharing the latest from our tourism partners on the ground in the beautiful Northern Territory. Once you and your clients are able to return to the NT, these wonderful new tours, bars and restaurants, and comfortable accommodations will be waiting for you!
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| What's new in the NT |
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New Uluru Touring Option –
Uluru Audio Guide |
| A new touring option has just been introduced at Uluru! The Uluru Audio guide is a GPS-triggered audio commentary device providing guests with more than 100 stories and facts about the outback icon and surrounding areas. The device is easy to use, informative and available in multiple languages. Because audio snippets are triggered by the user’s GPS location, it’s a great option for hands-free touring by car or on foot. The audio guide includes stories about the local culture and history as well as the nature and wildlife that comprise Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park! |
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| A New Vegan Café in Darwin is Now Open! |
| Ebb & Flow is the newest addition to the beautiful Cullen Bay marina in Darwin. Owned and operated by sisters Di and Liz Goitia, their goal is to change the perception of plant-based food through simplicity, passion and flavor. Ebb & Flow will serve lunch and dinner on weekdays, and all three daily meals on weekends. The all-vegan menu includes burrito bowls, pastries and waffles, cold tap beers and even vegan wines and cocktails. |
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| The Museum and Art Gallery of the NT Has a Podcast!
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| Be sure to check out "The Collection," a new podcast from The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). With titles like, "How to stuff a giant croc," and "Surviving a cyclone," each episode is meant to unveil the rare, wonderful and unexpected treasures of the MAGNT collection. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocketcasts, or on the MAGNT website. |
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| New Tour of Rural Pubs in the NT |
| This new tour allows travelers the opportunity to visit some of the Top End’s most iconic pubs, and to learn more about the local characters and situations that created them. It includes door-to-door transportation, and drinking and dining at the Humpty Doo Hotel, Noonamah Tavern and Darwin River Tavern. It’s the perfect way to live like a local in the NT! |
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| NT IN THE NEWS |
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| These Movies Will Satisfy Your Wanderlust If You Can’t Travel This Summer |
| Australia’s borders may still be closed to international travel, but there are plenty of movies to watch to transport you to the Northern Territory from the comfort of your living room! This wonderful article written by Kaeli Confirti for Forbes.com lists plenty of Aussie movies to keep your Netflix cue up to date with film inspiration from down under!
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| Australia’s Inaugural Indigenous Fashion Awards Announces Winners |
| For the first time, the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair included ways to participate in events digitally, allowing the fair to continue – even for international audiences – amid COVID-19. The slew of events included the Indigenous Fashion Awards, which highlighted the work of 33 First Nations designers and artists. Women’s Wear Daily covered the awards as well as the winners and their work. |
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| PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS |
Our wonderful NT operators are holding strong amid the COVID-19 tourism slowdown. While they’ve pivoted to focus on a primarily domestic market for the time being, they look forward to welcoming visitors from international destinations once again. When the time comes, we hope your clients might consider these options for their future trips! Learn about some of our favorite NT businesses below:
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| Cicada Lodge |
| Since 1951, Alice Springs Located on the outskirts of Nitmiluk National Park, Cicada Lodge provides guests with a quaint, calm and relaxing atmosphere where they can unwind after exploring Nitmiluk Gorge or adventuring to nearby Katherine Hot Springs. Entirely owned and operated by the Jawoyn original owners, each room includes Aboriginal artwork from local artists and dishes prepared in the restaurant often include celebrated Aboriginal ingredients. The lodge is currently closed but plans to start accepting bookings in April 2021. |
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| Under A Desert Moon |
| Outdoor dining may be a necessity amid our current climate but dining al fresco has been a staple in the NT for centuries. One of our favorite ways to enjoy the flavors of the outback is at Kings Canyon Resort’s “Under A Desert Moon” dining experience. While closed for the remainder of the 2020 season, the “Under A Desert Moon” team hopes to return to their regular May through October season next year. |
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| Banu Banu Beach Resort |
| Those in search of somewhere to maintain socially distanced while vacationing need look no further than Banu Banu Beach Resort. Located on the remote Bremer Island off the coast of Australia’s last frontier – Arnhem Land – Banu Banu provides top-notch glamping accommodations on some of the most pristine beaches in the Northern Territory. With no more than a handful of tents available, guests on Bremer Island can be sure they’ll enjoy privacy and exclusivity in this part of the tropical Top End. |
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| CONTACT US |
Australia's Northern Territory
c/o Myriad Marketing
5800 Bristol Parkway
Suite 660
Culver City, CA 90230
tourismnt@myriadmarketing.com
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