Northern Territory Tourism Blog

The History of Victoria Settlement, Port Essington

Posted on 29 March, 2016 in Victoria Settlement, Cobourg

Valerie McPherson joined us on a tour to the Cobourg Peninsula in 2015 and wrote a great article about Victoria Settlement; "On a recent trip to the Cobourg Peninsula in the Northern Territory I visited the ruins of Victoria Settlement at Port Essington. Victoria Settlement, established 1838 and disbanded 1849, was brought about by a plan of the British government and the East India Company to set up a military settlement...

Cobourg Peninsula Chilli Mud Crab

Posted on 14 March, 2016 in Cobourg

Mud crab is one of the NT's most iconic and delicious seafoods. It has amazingly sweet flesh and is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. There are numerous ways to cook crab but for us and many Territorian's you just can't beat a good chilli mud crab!

Kakadu Tours for Kids

Posted on 09 March, 2016 in family, kids, Kakadu

Kakadu National Park offers a range of fun and exciting activities for children of all ages. Kakadu is a great place to tour as a family with something different to see around every corner. Common activities on any Kakadu tour with kids include; swimming at waterfalls, bush walking, wildlife cruises, fishing, rock art viewing, bush-tucker walks, 4-wheel-driving and snorkeling in waterholes. While touring children learn all about the flora and fauna, Aboriginal culture, geology...

Venture North Australia an Australian Tourism Award Winner

Posted on 25 February, 2016 in

On Friday the 5th of February 2016 the Australian Tourism Awards were held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Each year the gala event is held to recognise excellence in tourism from around Australia. It really is the night of nights for the tourism industry....

Health, Wellbeing and Environment Retreat, located at Cobourg Coastal Camp

Posted on 15 February, 2016 in Arnhem Land, Cobourg, Environment, Yoga, Health,

Venture North and Emma Roberts (Hub Of Life) are collaborating to offer past, present and future guests, beginner through to advanced, a truly unforgettable journey to immerse oneself back to Nature and the Human Soul.