If the Northern Territory of Australia isn’t on your incentive travel list then you haven’t given your delegates what could arguably be the best experience of their lives.
Australia’s Northern Territory has two very distinct destinations – the lush and tropical Top End, home to ancient rainforests and big crocs, and Central Australia, the geographic heartbeat of the country.
The Top End has as its capital the vibrant and modern city of Darwin. Here only the finest food, wine and accommodation can be found, along with some of the best facilities around. There’s plenty to see and do in this region including the widely acclaimed Kakadu National Park and the Litchfield National Park. Or visitors can experience a spot of fishing at its finest while others may instead like to immerse themselves in the amazing Aboriginal culture.
Like the Top End, Central Australia offers a large choice of unique incentive product. Desert at its finest, Central Australia can offer dinner under the stars, stunning champagne breakfasts under a rising sun, hot air ballooning, cruising around the awesome Uluru (Ayers Rock) on a Harley Davidson, or guided walks around its immense structure.
Other recommended areas to explore in Central Australia are the MacDonnell Ranges, which features historic sites, gorges, water holes, gem fields, and parks, making for a wonderful memory. The Olgas, near Uluru, is another popular tourist attraction, along with Kings Canyon, south west of Alice Springs.
Even the most discerning incentive traveller will be pleasantly surprised with the wonderfully unique experiences available in the Northern Territory.
ITINERARY IDEAS
DAY 1
On arrival at Uluru Airport, transfer to Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy a welcome poolside luncheon and meet your local indigenous guide who will share insights of Aboriginal culture with you. Try your hand at dot painting.
In the late afternoon, enter Uluru – Kata Tjutu National Park and transfer to Kata Tjuta (Olgas), a rock formation about 200 metres tall and consisting of 36 individual domes. Stroll through the Walpa Gorge. The sunset at the Olgas is spectacular. Enjoy champagne and canapés as the sun sets. Return to Ayers Rock resort for a relaxing dinner.
DAY 2
Rise early for your morning tour to Uluru. Watch the first sunlight of the day creep across the desert plains. Tour around the base of Uluru and learn about the wonders of this great monolith. Visit the National Park cultural centre for an informative insight into the region and its people. This evening your journey begins on a lone sand dune – in front of you is the fabled Uluru. Here you will enjoy sparkling wine and a selection of delectable canapés before a gourmet barbecue buffet. Attention then turns to some of the world’s best stargazing, as the resident astronomer takes you on an unforgettable tour of the southern night sky.
DAY 3
Following a morning at leisure check out of your accommodation and transfer to Uluru Airport. As your flight departs Uluru to connect with your international flight, you will be sure to appreciate the beauty of the Australian Outback which will stay with you forever.
The Northern Territory’s appeal for conventions and incentives will be further enhanced when the Darwin Convention Centre opens in 2008.
Located within an area called the Darwin Waterfront, this exciting new precinct is being constructed over a 15 year period, adding an exciting new dimension to the city and at the same time growing tourism, small business and recreational facilities for the next generation. The development will be fully integrated with the CBD, bringing life to the area and establishing a family-friendly gathering place by day or night. Locals and visitors will be able to eat, drink, enjoy a tropical sunset, be entertained, take a stroll along the promenade or have a picnic or BBQ and enjoy the recreational facilities and children’s playground - all in a spectacular setting. Territorians will be proud to bring visitors to the Darwin Waterfront and Convention Centre where public art will reflect the rich and varied history and culture of this area. Clearly the big news for the MICE industry is construction of the Darwin Convention Centre, which will have a 1500-seat plenary capacity and 4000 square metres of exhibition space.Also of significance to the business events industry is construction of a new $4.5 million cruise ship terminal.
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