News
Hiker rescued by police while completing iconic NT trail
The man was rescued when hiking the Larapinta Trail, following a spate of emergency rescue operations in the area.
Aviation
All in a days work: Qantas zeroes in on emissions, announces new CMO and launches shortest international flight
Travel Weekly also announced a carbon neutrality plan, though it mainly involves strapping solar panels to our office dog and hoping we can convince the intern to stand outside with her for a few hours a day.
Wholesalers
AAT Kings & Inspiring Journeys teams up with Tourism NT to champion top end travel
Just in case your clients need a reminder of all the far out experiences the Northern Territory has to offer, spark their curiosity with the sneaky little discount in this article.
Cruise
Northern Territory lifts restrictions on key cruise market
Australia’s top end is set to more than double its cruise ship capacity cap, but one major line says it’s time the federal government stepped up.
Aviation
Qantas extends Darwin stopovers on London route, announces new NT jet base
Qantas appears to be taking its relationship with Darwin to the next level. That’s right, we’re talking BFF status complete with handwoven friendship bracelets, reading each other’s diaries, the works.
Tourism
Tourism NT’s new ‘Seek Different’ campaign encourages Aussies to reunite
The newest NT Tourism campaign is designed to get Aussies excited about reuniting with family, so best to get a box of tissues ready before watching.
Destinations
Western Australia slams NT border shut, rolls out new app in preparation for reopening
WA seem to be where every other state was in 2020 while the rest of us stock up on Hydralyte and Panadol as our phones explode with casual contact alerts.
Tourism
Updated travel requirements: here’s everything you need to know
Over the holiday period, Omicron changed the travel game. So here’s what Aussies need to know for domestic and international jaunts.
News
Restrictions lifted in NT as QLD hits 80 per cent vax target and Omicron reaches two more states
by Ali Coulton
There’s much to celebrate in Australia today, with (nearly) all Aussie states having reached 80 per cent double vaxxed rates, despite Omicron continuing to spread like the Blob.
Destinations
Tourism NT becomes first Aussie tourism body to offer vaccine incentive
The NT has emerged from the pack of local tourism bodies with its own vax campaign to the tune of $5 million.
Destinations
Western Australia to introduce strictest-ever state border restrictions for NSW
WA will soon be in a league of its own for border restrictions, with Marky Mark McGowan ready to throw NSW into the ‘extreme risk’ bucket.
Aviation
“I was on the brink”: Man tells court he breached SA’s COVID restrictions to “urgently” use airport toilet
The NT man pleaded guilty to breaking travel restrictions, explaining he had eaten All-Bran with skim milk for breakfast, and that he was worried he was going to “soil” his pants.