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Established in Darwin in 1987, Australia Wide Travel Online a division of Northern Gateway Pty. Ltd. is the largest inbound tour designer and tour wholesaler in the Northern Territory, winner of many prestigious Brolga Awards for tourism excellence, as well as the 1992 Australian Tourism Award for Inbound Tour Operator.

Our focus is towards all aspects of inbound and wholesale travel from specialist groups, incentives, series programs through to the FIT travellers who want to visit the true Australia.

For those seeking an environmental experience we can arrange a camping safari in the remote areas of Australia. We have access to a pool of specialist guides and travel can be by anything from camel to executive jet.

We are the leaders in destination management in Northern Australia and provide professional service and care for our clients to a very high standard.

For the individual Traveller we are a complete information and reservation service for tours, accommodation, cruises, scenic flights, vehicle hire, rail travel, coach tours and flights throughout Australia.

Special interest and Groups Department
From small to large groups the experienced team at Northern Gateway can design a personalised program to suit your needs. From the Incentive Market using travel as a reward for high achievement, Historical Interests, to Aboriginal culture, Special Events, Outdoor Adventure to Educational Student Programs, let us tailor make an itinerary structured to suit your company objectives.

As a Shore Excursion Operator for cruise ships Northern Gateway takes pride in designing exclusive programs to suit the needs and wants of our clients. We have successfully handled ships of all sizes and standards in all areas of Northern Australia.
NT Travel Agents Lic No. NT014

Our reservations office is located in Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. This gives us a clear advantage when selling the product of our own backyard, compared to the many agencies based abroad.

Our Reservation Officers are local Darwin residents many of whom have lived and travelled all over Australia, they know and love the product they sell. Our award winning service is second to none.

The team at Australia Wide Travel Online is eager to help you with general information on the area, assistance with putting together itineraries for groups of any size, large or small and any suggestions on the sights and surrounds suitable to your specific interest. We take the time and effort to ensure no details are overlooked.

We pride ourselves in ensuring that your quotes and confirmation are returned to you within 24 hours, if not sooner.

Come let's Meet the Team.

 

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Carolyn Bird - Inbound Manager
Hi, my name is Carolyn. I have worked in the Groups Division of Northern Gateway since 1997.
After joining the Tourism Industry in Adelaide in 1985 I have been fortunate enough to work in many areas of tourism. Now living in Darwin after 8 years in Alice Springs, I joined Northern Gateway. Group travel is always a challenge and finding new and interesting destinations and planning exciting holiday & motivational incentives is great fun. Let us help to arrange a fantastic holiday for you.

 

 

A list of Award presented to the Northern Gateway Group of Companies:

· 1988 Brolga Award for Tourist Services
· 1990 Brolga Award for Tour Operation
· 1991 Brolga Award for Tourism Excellence
· 1992 Brolga Award for Inbound Tour Operator
· 1992 Brolga Awards Hall of Fame
· 1992 Australian Tourism Award for Inbound Tour Operator
· 1994 Brolga Award for Inbound Tourism
· 1997 Penni Tastula - NT State Winner of Telstra Business Women's Award
· 1997 Brolga Award for Outstanding Contribution by an individual - Penni Tastula
· 1997 Brolga Award, Minister for Tourism Award - Penni Tastula and Northern Gateway
· 1997 Koala Award, Penni Tastula, Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Tourism Industry
· 1997 Chief Ministers Award Northern Territory Manager of the year - Penni Tastula
· 2000 Northern Gateway Timika Charters Office of Resource Development Mining and Petroleum Supply and Service Export Award
· 2000 Northern Gateway Timika Charters NT Exporter of the year award
· 2001 Pauline Easy - Finalist in NT Telstra Business Women Awards


Northern Gateway Group of Companies holds memberships with the following associations:

· Tourism Top End
· Central Australia Tourism Industry Association
· Kimberly Tourism Association
· ATEC - Australian Tourism Export Council
· PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association
· AFTA - Australia Federation of Australia Travel Agents Ltd
· ACTO - Australian Council of Tour Operators
· SITE - Society of Incentive and Travel Executives
· MIAA - Meetings Industry Association of Australia Limited
· ACTW - Australian Council of Tour Wholesalers
· TCA - Tourism Council Australia
· Northern Territory Chamber of Commerce
· International Business Council

Contact Us for more information, ideas, quotes and assistance with planning and booking your itineraries.