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What's new in the NT
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OCEAN CRUISE LINES WELCOMED BACK TO THE NT WITH ARRIVAL OF CORAL PRINCESS®
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October 20 marked the return of Coral Princess to Northern Territory waters. A cruise line with a 1,970 passenger capacity, the ship marks a turning point in the current rise of tourism. The Coral Princess made its maiden voyage to Darwin and received a plaque marking its first trip to the waterfront. Its arrival marks the recommencement of ocean cruise lines into the territory after the devastating effects of COVID-19 and follows the allowance of smaller ships in April. Darwin is set to host a total of 37 cruise ships with a combined capacity of 44,130 passengers this season. Prior to COVID-19, cruise ships generated around $60 million of annual expenditure within the NT.
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The Northern Territory's Best Tourism Operators Crowned
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The 35th annual Brolga Awards, which recognize tours and operations products across the Territory as well as highlight individual contributions to tourism, awarded Char Restaurant and the Darwin Club with the Chairman's Choice Award for Tourism Excellence. Both were also presented with the Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services Award. Best Tourist Attraction was awarded to Katherine Outback Experience for the fourth year in a row. For a full list of winners and details from the event, check out this article.
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New Evening Experiences for Tourists
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Four tourism operators across the Northern Territory are creating new evening experiences to enhance their attractions and encourage more travelers to visit the NT. The Adelaide River Inn and Resort and The Daly Waters Pub will be creating outdoor cinemas with the aim to encourage families to stay longer at their establishments, and Katherine Outback Experience is also developing a family-friendly dining experience. Red Centre Adventures NT will also be adding a new product: a cycling evening tour to Simpsons Gap with special tours on full moons.
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| Northern Territory: A Leading Destination in Aboriginal Tourism
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November 17 marked the inaugural Aboriginal Tourism Forum and the release of the second progress report on the Northern Territory Aboriginal Tourism Strategy 2020–2030. This allows an opportunity to reflect on achievements in Aboriginal tourism as well as project future successes. Tourism will make a critical contribution of $40 billion to the Territory’s economy by 2030, and unique Aboriginal experiences provide a key opportunity to achieve tourism’s targets. Authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences set the Territory apart, and visitors come to our regions to immerse themselves in history and culture. To see more about the strategy and current report card click here.
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NT IN THE NEWS
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7 Unique Foods to Try in Northern Australia, And Where to Find Them
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Touting over 100 nationalities with roughly 140 social and cultural groups, the Northern Territory claims a wide diversity of cuisine. In a recent article from Travel Awaits, several NT specialty foods are highlighted. These include Laksa, a spicy noodle dish usually found in southeastern Asia; Barramundi, a wild fish whose concentration is the highest in the Top End out of the whole world; and kangaroo and crocodile, both specialties in the area. To find out where to grab these – and more – unique eats, check out the article linked below.
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10,000 Crocs and the World’s Only Black Wallaroos: Wildlife in Kakadu National Park
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Matador Network is a publication that hosts some of the best travel knowledge in the world. Connecting to global audiences with a taste for travel, they use this article to paint a wonderful picture of Kakadu and all its offerings. Highlighting everything from the seasons to potential lodging, to safety, and all the wildlife in between, this piece educates visitors on how to do Kakadu National Park right. Visit the article linked below to learn more about the unlimited potential of Kakadu.
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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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Saltwater Barra Fishing Tour
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This one-day tour operated by Vision Sportfishing Charters targets Saltwater Barra during the dry season in the shallow waters fringing Bynoe Harbour and Dundee Beach. These fish can be targeted with both lure and fly. Fishing Bynoe Harbor and fishing Dundee Beach also offer some great bluewater fishing to mix it up a little over the course of your trip (time and weather permitting).
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Buffalo Safari
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This seven-day package includes a fully guided five-day hunt in the Aboriginal Reserve of Arnhem Land, near the Mann River on the Central Plateau. The animals available are trophy water buffalo, cull water buffalo, management water buffalo and wild oxen (scrub bulls). All touring is conducted in four-wheel drive all-terrain hunting vehicles. Guests will explore many billabong and river systems, beautiful scenic areas with an abundance of native bird life and awe-inspiring panoramic views from the escarpments that overlook acres of breathtaking scenery. Once on location, the hunt is continued with a leisurely walk among scenic spring systems and tributaries of the Mann River. Guests will enjoy an invigorating swim in one of the many freshwater creeks and rock pools.
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Private Bird-watching, Landscape and Photography Tour
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NT Bird Specialists' special-interest wildlife tourism experiences are second to none. There are plenty of tour options to choose from, and special requests can be made for a privately chartered tour. In addition to personalized bird-watching, there are wildlife and photography tours with unique cultural insights included as a part of the experiences. Group sizes remain small, usually 2–4 or 5–8 passengers in a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle or modern minibus. Chartered boat cruises are available on request. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended to cope with bushwalking and short climbs on walking tracks, as well as being outside in warm and humid conditions for extended periods of time.
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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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