Cultural Issues

If you are planning to travel through Aboriginal Land other than on designated highways, you must obtain a permit. Those travelling on an organised tour will have their permit organised for them. It is the right of Traditional Owners to refuse any entry permits.

Applications and enquiries must be directed in writing to the relevant Land Council detailed as follows:

For Central Australia including Alice Springs and Tennant Creek:

Central Land Council
33 Stuart Highway (PO Box 3321)
Alice Springs NT 0871
Tel: 08 8951 6320 Fax: 08 8953 4345

For the Top End including Darwin, Nhulunbuy and Katherine:

Northern Land Council
9 Rowlings Street (PO Box 42921)
Casuarina, NT 0811
Tel: 08 8920 5100 Fax: 08 8945 2633

For the Tiwi Islands to the north of Darwin:

Tiwi Land Council U5/3 Bishop Street (PO Box 38545)
Stuart Park, Winnellie NT 0821
Tel: 08 8981 4898 Fax: 08 8981 4282

Significant Aboriginal Sites

There are a number of places and objects in the Territory that hold special significance for Aboriginal people. Visitors are welcome but respect should be shown for these sites. Some are protected by law and there are penalties for trespassing.