There are
exciting times ahead as Tourism Top End turns a page in
history this week as the Association moves to their new
premises on the corner of Bennett and Smith Street (opposite
the Smith Street Mall).
The new centre
is located in the heritage-listed Reserve Bank Building
that was constructed in 1966/67 and provides a particularly
fine example of the late twentieth century stripped classical
architectural style. The building is a reminder of the role
that the Reserve Bank of Australia played in the development
of a centralized banking and monetary control system in
Australia.
Tourism Top
End identified this site as a premier and strategic location
for the Visitor Centre that will create an activity node
that is complementary to the Darwin Waterfront and the Convention
Centre. The
building provides a great welcome to Darwin for our visitors
who will gain a pictorial snapshot of the Top End Region
on entry to the new centre from the dramatic and evocative
images displayed. The Centre will provide extensive and
vital information for visitors that will ensure that their
visit to the Top End is fulfilled. It will also offer extensive
information that covers the whole of the NT for the self-drive
market.
The relocation
is a result of a remarkably strong partnership between Tourism
Top End and the NT Government. This has made a dream a reality
and provided our visitors to Darwin exactly what they deserve,
a first class Visitor Information Centre. Tourism
Top End is a non-profit member based Association with 544
members drawn
from businesses, individuals and organisations committed
to the growth of tourism in the Top End. The
tempory Minister for Tourism will be officially opening
the building on Tuesday 27 November at 12pm.
Today
- 27th November 2007 at 12pm was the grand opening of
the premises of Top End Tourism. The Tourism Top End
(TTE) shop is on
new premises on the corner of Bennett and Smith Street
(opposite the Smith Street Mall).
You
really can't start your journey out from Darwin without
going here. The girls Lisa,
Rebecca and
Michelle
(also Darren not pictured) are really just so pleasant.
They
also have maps free information sheets on the falls, treks,
walks, aboriginal art and parks. If you want a fishing
trip, standby accommodation or a day tour or anything
they are a great place to start when your in Darwin.This
would have to be one of the best Visitor Information Centre's
in Australia.
TOURISM
TOP END VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE FINDS A NEW HOME! 
You
will see this logo throughout our website. It indicates
the holder is an Accredited Tourism Business. It certifies
that the relevant Tourism Top End and Katherine Region
Tourist Association Members for tour operator businesses
have successfully completed the requirements of the
Australian Tourism Accreditation Standard and is an
accredited tourism business. We look for this from our
Tour operators when finding you a tour.