2023
Thank you to our campground hosts!
As the sun sets on another Parks and Wildlife campground host season, we want to express our gratitude to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to assist our rangers during peak season this year. These adventurous individuals went above and beyond to ensure that visitors had a memorable and enjoyable experience in our parks. From greeting campers and providing helpful information about the park, to tirelessly maintaining the campgrounds and keeping them clean and safe for everyone to enjoy, it was a great effort and we thank you!
Don’t be a goose this hunting season
Waterfowl hunting season in the Northern Territory (NT) comes with many important safety considerations, not least that you won’t be the only well-camouflaged hunter out there.
Extension of Fire Danger Area Declaration to include parts of Central Australia
Bushfires NT and the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) have extended the declaration of a fire danger area from the existing declaration in the Top End to the 21st parallel, located approximately 150 kilometres south of Tennant Creek. This declaration will remain in effect for a fire danger period from 25 August 2023 to 29 February 2024.
2023 waterfowl hunting season bag limits
The Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security has today announced permitted recreational waterfowl hunting on hunting reserves will commence on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 and end on Monday, 8 January 2024.
The Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct is underway in the East Arnhem Region – May 2023
Parks pass required from today
From today, all interstate and international visitors will need to purchase a parks pass to visit most Territory parks and reserves. Territorians are exempt from requiring a parks pass.
Bringing a new era of opportunity for Territory tourism
The Northern Territory’s economy has shifted significantly in recent years, and so has the tourism industry. An increasingly competitive landscape, new technologies and flow-on effects from other industries have all had an impact.
Applications now open for major grants from Community Benefit Fund
The new year brings new opportunities for community groups across the Territory, with applications now open for the latest round of major grants from the Community Benefit Fund (CBF).