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Getting on the right track through volunteering
Parks and Wildlife volunteers come from all walks of life. Some belong to a volunteer group, and are involved with projects such as weed management, or mountain bike track maintenance. Some people volunteer as campground hosts, welcoming people to campgrounds across the Northern Territory (NT).
Wildlife crime encompasses a wide range of illegal activity from feeding wildlife up to and including poaching of wildlife for the illegal wildlife trade. The Wildlife Operations unit remains committed to protecting those that cannot speak for themselves.
Solar Car Challenge meets Be Crocwise
Preparations for the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Car Challenge this year included a visit from a member of the Parks and Wildlife Community Engagement team and a Be Crocwise presentation. Test runs for the solar cars are held along Gunn Point Road just outside of Darwin. With many of the roadside culverts in the area leading directly into creeks and rivers our very special visitors needed to Be Crocwise and understand that they were now in croc country.
The changing face of gaming in the Territory
In a remote part of Australia known more for its cattle stations than tech innovation, ‘Salty Games’ is carving a new path that combines both.
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.
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.
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.
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.