The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport has been created in recognition of the important link between the Territory's greatest assets - intact natural environment and authentic cultural traditions.
This web site has informatation about the temporary fishing arrangements for affected areas by the Federal Court decision known as the Blue Mud Bay case.
This site enables you to search through all of the national parks in the Northern Territory managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service. Find out about where they are, how to get there, when to visit, what to see and do, recreational activities, ranger guided tours and much more.
Fisheries works in partnership with commercial and recreational fishing industries, the aquaculture industry, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders to achieve optimum sustainable utilisation of the Northern Territory's valuable aquatic resources. It follows a consultative and precautionary-based approach to ensure that all NT wild harvest fisheries, aquaculture and associated aquatic resources are ecologically, economically and socially sustained. Fisheries' resource management programs are based on high quality scientific indicators and designed to ensure that the Territory's aquatic resources are not over-exploited.
Kakadu is a jointly managed national park. The traditional owners are proud to share their country with visitors. Kakadu has been listed on the World Heritage List for both its natural and cultural value.
Management of Parks and Reserves within the Northern Territory plays a vital role in ensuring the enjoyment, protection and sustainability of our resources for future generations. The permits system helps the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service to monitor and manage our native flora and fauna and to protect them against potential damage.
Contact details for assistance with problem snakes and other large reptiles.
The Territory Wildlife Park is set within 400 hectares of natural bushland and showcases the native flora and fauna of the top end of the Northern Territory. Either travel on shuttle trains along a 4km road or wander along 6km of bush trails that link all 26 major exhibits including the nocturnal house, aquarium, aviaries, a natural monsoonal forest and Goose lagoon.
If you like the thought of being involved in the care of the Northern Territory's parks, reserves and wildlife, then the Volunteers in Parks program may be for you! Fulfilling the role to protect wildlife within and outside Northern Territory parks and reserves involves a range of activities including bushfires control, wildlife management, research and park management.
Territory parks and reserves are designed with walkers in mind, so there are lots of short walks to enjoy as well as longer bushwalks. Find out about ranger guided walks and talks, short and long walks, things to know before you go, latest access report, road conditions and camping costs.