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What's new in the NT
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Wintjiri Wiru
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A brand-new, state-of-the-art drone and laser light show called Wintjiri Wiṟu is launching at Uluru in May. Three years in the making by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and created in consultation with the local Aṉangu community, Wintjiri Wiṟu showcases an important Aboriginal story through 1,000 choreographed drones illuminating the desert sky. It tells the Mala ancestral story, accompanied by narration in the local languages Pitjantjatjara (pronounced “PIT-jan-jarra”) and Yankunytjatjara (“young-kun-jarrah”).
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Jabiru Retreat
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Bamurru Plains, located in the Top End of the Northern Territory near Kakadu National Park, will launch their newest upmarket accommodation option, Jabiru Retreat. Featuring a private plunge pool and ideal for families and small groups, the new retreat adds to their existing luxury offering of Safari Bungalows.
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NT IN THE NEWS
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NT Featured in The New York Times'
"52 Places to Go in 2023"
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The Northern Territory has been ranked as one of The New York Times' top 52 places to visit in 2023. Uluru has been highlighted as a top priority, with the publication stating that “At Uluru, time stretches, dissolves. Over 500 million years old, the 1,142-foot sandstone monolith in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a shape-shifter: aflame in pink, orange and violet through the day; its crevices gush with the rain, its surroundings erupt with wildflowers.” Read the article below for additional detail.
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NT featured in Travel and Leisure – Kangaroo Sanctuary
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The Kangaroo Sanctuary in Alice Springs has recently featured in the Travel and Leisure online article. Chris “Brolga” Barns, the operator of the sanctuary, says “Kangaroos are Australia’s most iconic animal, but they’re also our most common animal, especially here in the Red Centre.” He adds, “That’s why I built this sanctuary here — because it’s where it was needed. If you like remoteness, big blue skies, and untamed wilderness, Alice Springs is an incredibly attractive place to be — and this is my contribution to protecting that beauty.” Read the article below.
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore these offerings from the Territory — so many exciting experiences are awaiting Australia’s international visitors.
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Rainbow Valley
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Rainbow Valley is renowned for its sandstone bluffs and cliffs with bands of different colored rock. An easy day trip from Alice Springs, the valley is most spectacular in the early morning light or late afternoon sun when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple, or after heavy rainfall when the whole scene is reflected in the claypans. The Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve is about 46 miles south of Alice Springs and is best accessed by four-wheel drive. You can join a tour departing from Alice Springs, which provides insight into the Aboriginal cultural significance of the area.
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Parrtjima festival
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Parrtjima, A Festival in Light, is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind. The annual festival takes over Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with 10 nights of light installations from a number Aboriginal artists set against the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. This year’s event will take place from April 7–16, 2023 and is inspired by the artwork surrounding the Uluru Statement from the Heart, with the theme of “Listening with Heart”. It will embody the concept of coming together and taking the time to contemplate and reflect. Alongside the artwork, visitors can enjoy a program packed full of live talks, events, and music by local and national musicians. Come for the festival fun, but stay for the rich history, incredible sightseeing and an authentic, memorable experience.
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CONTACT US
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Australia's Northern Territory
c/o Myriad Marketing
5800 Bristol Parkway
Suite 660
Culver City, CA 90230
tourismnt@myriadmarketing.com
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