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Volunteer campground hosts give back as they holiday in red desert
Tourist season is underway and so are our volunteer campground hosts!
With the visitor season in full swing, Wednesday 1 May marked the start of Territory Parks Alive 2024!
Getting Litchfield National Park's Tabletop Track in tip top shape
Hi, I’m Crystal. I recently joined the Northern Australian Parks team as Administration Officer and was offered an opportunity for some field time to help Litchfield National Park rangers prepare the Tabletop Track for visitor season. The track is usually closed at the end of September for the wet season for safety reasons and reopens in the dry season once conditions improve and safety checks have occurred.
State of the water resources 2022-23 for Berry Springs and Katherine
The department has developed status reports, which provides information about the water resource during 2022-23 in the Berry Springs and Katherine water allocation plan areas. These reports provide an overview of the water resource, explain how the resource is tracking, and the management actions that have been undertaken in each area.
Liquor Regulation Amendments to come into effect
The Northern Territory Government has strengthened its Liquor Regulation 2019 (the Regulation) to better address alcohol related harm being experienced in our community.
Rangers attend the 2024 Central Land Council Ranger Camp at Tilmouth Well
Last month NT Parks and Wildlife Rangers from Central Australia Parks were invited to attend the 2024 Central Land Council Ranger Camp at Tilmouth Well.
Volunteers ensure that there is something for everyone in our parks
This year the theme of National Volunteer Week is ‘Something for Everyone’ and the volunteers that walk alongside Parks and Wildlife Division staff help us ensure that our parks and reserves are ready to welcome visitors from around the world.
In an impressive demonstration of teamwork, NT Parks and Wildlife Rangers, in collaboration with personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) stationed at RAAF Base Tindal in Katherine, recently embarked on a joint endeavour to service the Jatbula Trail and Southern Walks in Nitmiluk National Park ahead of their upcoming opening.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the designation of Cobourg Peninsula as a Ramsar site - the first Ramsar wetland of international importance to be declared in Australia and internationally.
Record cruise growth in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory's cruise sector is experiencing rapid growth, generating $181 million in total economic output and supporting 527 jobs, as revealed in the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Australia Cruise Association’s annual report, The Value of Cruise Tourism.