Find out how our Visitor Information Centres, and Central Australian tourism operators are adhering to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations below.
Can I currently visit the Northern Territory?
International Travel
There are significant restrictions on who can travel to Australia. There are also border controls in place for all international arrivals to the Territory.
There is a ban on Australians travelling overseas. Find out more on the Smartraveller website. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you and your immediate family members can return to Australia.
From 28 March 2020, all international arrivals will be placed into mandatory supervised quarantine for 14 days at your own expense
Domestic Travel
The Northern Territories borders are open to domestic travellers.
All arrivals to the Northern Territory (NT) must:
- fill in a Border Entry Form
- complete 14 days of mandatory supervised quarantine at your own expense*, if you have recently been in an active declared COVID-19 hot spot. This includes children returning from a hotspot.
- If you have been in a declared COVID-19 hot spot, some arrival requirements may affect you. Please visit the Coronavirus NT website for more information.
If you are intending to travel to the NT from an identified coronavirus hot spot you are strongly urged to reconsider your plans; likewise if you a Territorian intending to travel to a hotspot you are advised not to.
From 17 July 2020, anyone arriving into the NT from a hotspot must do 14 days mandatory supervised quarantine at their own cost.
To find current hotspot advice click here. Download the COVIDSafe app, it helps to support and protect you, your friends and family.
Unsure if you can travel from your area? Check out this interactive Australia Travel Map to find out the current requirements in place from travelling from state-territory.
What do I do if I’m feeling unwell?
If you have flu-like symptoms, you should seek your doctor’s advice. For more information on coronavirus, visit Australian Department of Health, or contact the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 (in Australia) or your local health authorities for instructions on what to do.
If you have further questions, check out the Tourism NT COVID-19 Q&A's website, or get in touch with us on 1800 645 199 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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How are the Alice Springs and Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centres adhering to COVID-19 safety and cleaning regulations?
Both of our Visitor Information Centres have COVID-19 safety plans. Our staff have screens, and there is hand sanitiser in multiple locations in the centres. Thorough cleaning and disinfecting occurs daily.
If you are coming in to our Visitor Information Centres and staying longer than 15 minutes, all visitors are required to check in with a QR code or alternatively write your details down by hand on the appropriate form for contact tracing purposes. If you have more questions about the Territory Check In, please visit this website.
If you are feeling unwell, we ask you to please stay at home. If you need information on visiting Central Australia, you can call or email our friendly team on 1800 645 199 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
