Meetings & Events

Celebrate Darwin Festival, 7–24 August 2025!

Darwin Festival is Australia’s hottest winter arts festival, set in the heart of the Northern Territory on Larrakia land. This unmissable celebration brings together the spirit of the Top End with a vibrant program of arts, culture, food, stories, dancing, and laughter to fill your heart, mind, and soul.

Over 18 unforgettable days, experience theatre, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, visual arts, unique food and beverage experiences, and awe-inspiring storytelling. Loved by locals and adored by visitors, this annual festival is the centrepiece of Darwin’s dry season, making August the best time of year to visit.

Join us at the Darwin Festival Industry Launch

2025 Northern Territory Cruise Forum - connecting land and sea
 
Date:          Tuesday 13 May 2025 
Location:   Darwin Port Cruise Ship Terminal, 1 Anchorage Court, Darwin
Time:          Registration 8:30am I Forum 9:00am - 4:30pm 

Tourism NT, in partnership with Tourism Top End are pleased to present the 2025 Northern Territory Cruise Forum. This year’s forum will explore how we can connect land and sea to create more opportunities to engage with cruise ships and their passengers. Guest presenters will include representatives from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), Carnival Australia, Coral Expeditions and the inbound tour operators specialising in the creation of onshore experiences.

Please Note: Darwin Port is an ADF-secure area. Entry to the forum requires valid photo identification, such as a driver’s licence or a current port pass.

There is no cost to attend the forum however registration is essential.

News & Opportunities

• New NT Category – Best Territory Tourism Marketing Activity. Find out more about this category on the Brolga Awards website.
• Simplified and refined questions in a guided format  for business categories
• Reduced word count: 4,000 to 7,500 words for national categories 1-25.
• The Excellence in Accessible Tourism (category 26) has a maximum of 3,000 words, previously 4,000.

1. Be a Northern Territory accommodation or experience provider
2. Read the case study: See how a Northern Territory operator has successfully leveraged Travel Auctions.
3. Create or update your ATDW listing: If you need help to set up your listing, contact tourism.development@nt.gov.au

Northern Territory Tourism Business Activity - March Quarter 2025

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Top End Visitor Information Centre

• Sat 03 May 2025 08:00 - Coral Discoverer 72 pax    (Domestic)
• Tue 06 May 2025 08:00 - Coral Adventurer 120 pax (Domestic)
• Fri 09 May 2025 07:45  - Seabourne Pursuit 264 pax (International)
• Sun 11 May 2025 05:30 - Crown Princess 3080 pax (Domestic)
• Mon 19 May 2025 08:00 - Coral Geographer 120 pax (Domestic) 
• Fri 23 May 2025 13:10 - Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax (International)
• Tue 27 May 2025 08:00 - Coral Adventurer 120 pax (Domestic) 
• Thu 29 May 2025 17:10 - Seabourne Pursuit 264 pax (Domestic) 

• Thu 05 Jun 2025 08:00 - Coral Discoverer 72 pax (Domestic)
• Mon 09 Jun 2025 08:00 - Coral Geographer 120 pax (Domestic)
• Thu 12 Jun 2025 06:00 - Silver Cloud 296 pax (International)
• Thu 12 Jun 2025 19:10 - Le Jacques Cartier 184 pax (Domestic) 
• Tue 17 Jun 2025 08:00 - Coral Adventurer 120 pax (Domestic)
• Tue 17 Jun 2025 17:10  - Seabourne Pursuit 264 pax (Domestic)
• Sat 21 Jun 2025 20:00 - Silver Cloud 296 pax - (International)
• Wed 25 Jun 2025 06:00 - Mitsui Ocean Fuji 450 pax (International)
• Thu 26 Jun 2025 08:00 - Coral Discoverer 72 pax (Domestic)
• Fri 27 Jun 2025 10:00 - Heritage Adventurer 46 pax (International)
• Fri 27 Jun 2025 12:00 - Regatta 684 pax (International) 

Time: 8:45 – 9:00 AM      Location: In-person at the VIC or via Zoom

Member Noticeboard 

We need your help, Darwin!

The Paspaley Darwin Star Ball is happening on May 16th, and we’re looking for silent auction donations from amazing local businesses like yours!

Do you have a product, service, voucher, or unique experience you’d love to share? Your donation will help raise vital funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation—and every dollar raised stays right here in the NT to support sick kids and their families.

This is a fantastic way to showcase your business while making a real difference in our community. If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please send us a message—we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s make this a night to remember—for all the right reasons.

Karrimanjbekkan An-me Kakadu - Taste of Kakadu 2025