National survey reveals Territory gems among top 10 dream destinations for an outdoor adventure
The nation has voted on their favourite spots for an outdoor adventure, with two beloved Territory locations making the Top 10.
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ULURU and Alice Springs are among the top 10 dream destinations for an outdoor adventure, a national survey has revealed.
The Great Northern’s Great Outdoor National Survey top 10 destinations — Where would you most like to explore the great outdoors in Australia? — showed Uluru and Alice Springs come in at number four behind Cairns, Whitsundays and the Sunshine Coast.
Kakadu came in at number five.
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It also revealed Territorians want to explore their own region, with 83 per cent committed to keep up their camping and caravanning adventures in the great Australian outdoors even after international borders reopen.
When asked where they would travel if they could choose anywhere in Australia, Territorian respondents nominated Kakadu as their top spot, followed by Uluru/Alice Springs/southern NT, the Whitsundays and the Kimberley.
Ian Giles of Great Northern Brewing Co said he hoped survey results translate to a financial lifeline for towns across the Territory.
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“We know businesses, pubs and clubs across the Territory have done it tough so Great Northern Brewing Co has been working to drive tourists back to Australia’s tourism hot spots since international borders closed,” he said.
The company announced they were giving away $26 million worth of BCF vouchers to help fund their passions to get out into the great outdoors.
BCF $10, $20 and $50 vouchers are available with every specially marked cartons of Great Northern Original, Super Crisp and Zero while stocks last.
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