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Delivering croc safety messages to communities across the Top End, from Darwin city to some of the most remote corners of Northern Australia, that’s the mission of the Be Crocwise team.
On behalf of all our wonderful NT Parks and Wildlife volunteer campground hosts we would like to say a big welcome to the 2025 hosting season!
Blitzing through Casuarina Coastal Reserve: BioBlitz 2025
Over a weekend in March, friends of Casuarina Coastal Reserve Inc. (FCCR) hosted a BioBlitz event, bringing together over 200 participants to explore and document the biodiversity of Casuarina Coastal Reserve.
Rarely seen Bottlenose wedgefish washes up on Casuarina beach
A rarely seen marine species, the Bottlenose wedgefish (Rhynchobatus australiae), was recently discovered stranded on Casuarina Beach in Casuarina Coastal Reserve.
With the 2025 Territory Parks Alive program commencing 1 May, Rangers from across the Territory have been brushing up on their park interpretation skills as they prepare to deliver more than 250 ranger-guided activities across 15 Northern Territory parks and reserves over the coming months.
New and improved camping options for Crystal Falls, Jatbula Trail, Nitmiluk National Park
Ten new tent / sleeping platforms have been installed at the Crystal Falls camp site, just in time for the 2025 hiking season along the Jatbula Trail that commences on 1 June,
Enhance the Territory’s visitor experiences with round 9 grants now open
Tourism operators across the Northern Territory have another opportunity to develop new products and enhance visitor experiences, with round 9 of the Tourism NT Visitor Experience Enhancement Program (VEEP) now open.
Alice Springs Desert Park ‘Buzzes’ into the Spotlight with Viral Bird Show Moment
Alice Springs Desert Park’s Nature Theatre star, the black-breasted buzzard, has cracked the internet and emu eggs with just one stone. This video was posted on the 20th January 2025 and has had over 70million views globally!
Thorny devil hatchlings make their debut at the Alice Springs Desert Park
Alice Springs Desert Park celebrates the hatching of two baby Thorny Devils, now on display in the Nocturnal House. These fascinating creatures, born after a three-month incubation, have a unique ability to obtain water. Visit to see them up close and learn more about this remarkable species.
Experience the Outback like never before on Alice Springs Desert Park's exclusive Nocturnal Outback BBQ tour. Enjoy a gourmet bushfood dinner at sunset, then embark on a torchlit Mulga Walk to encounter iconic wildlife, including the Bilby and Mala. Learn about Desert Park’s vital conservation efforts. Book today!