Click here to send us an email
General Facts and Information - Northern Territory
Flying foxes naer Darwin © Tourism Northern Territory
Scroll down for information about Useful Websites, Newspapers, Public Holidays, Miscellaneous

USEFUL WEBSITES about Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has some of Australia’s most unique and spectacular national parks. Fact sheets and other information is available from the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service www.nt.gov.au/ipe/pwcnt
Be aware that you will need to purchase a permit to enter Aboriginal land, although this may not be necessary if you travel on a recognised public road that passes through such land. Three land councils process permit requests –

  the Tiwi Land Council www.tilg.nt.gov.au
  the Northern Land Council www.nlc.org.au
  and the Central Land Council www.clc.org.au 

The Automobile Association of the Northern Territory (AANT) www.aant.com.au has a useful website as does Tourism NT www.nttc.com.au  
The Public Toilet Maps for Northern Territory www.toiletmap.gov.au is part of a very quirky Australian government website

NEWSPAPERS in Northern Territory
In Darwin in the Top End the main publication is the Northern Territory News www.ntnews.news.com.au, in Katherine there is the Katherine Times www.kathtimes.com.au and in the Red Centre the main publication is the Alice Springs News www.alicespringsnews.com.au. In these three main centres the national paper The Australian www.theaustralian.news.com.au is also normally available.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS in Northern Territory

Public holidays, school terms and holidays in Australia are designated on a state and territory basis with the exception of national public holidays such as Australia Day, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, etc.
For Information on public and school holidays in Northern Territory, click www.nt.gov.au/ocpe/public_holidays

MISCELLANEOUS - Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is more than twice the size of France and yet only has around 200,000 residents (about 1% of all Australians), about half of whom live in Darwin.  This tiny population is one of the reasons that the territory has not yet achieved full status as a state. The isolation and extremes of distance and climate help give the Northern Territory an outback ‘New Frontier’ atmosphere.
Northern Territory Emblems:
Floral – Sturt’s Desert Rose
Fauna – Wedge-tailed Eagle and Red Kangaroo
Crocodiles are found in Northern Territory in both fresh water and sea (salt) water. Always seek local advice before taking the plunge anywhere.
 
Return to - Top    NT Summary Page   NT Regions     AUS GUIDE BOOK Contents Page   or hit 'Back' button
 HOME

Truly Australia have attempted to give an honest and objective description of the topics covered on this page and have deliberately avoided regurgitating tourist office media releases. The information shown has been compiled from a variety of reputable sources and our own experiences. We check and review this information from time to time, but we assume no responsibility for the absolute accuracy of the details given.