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About Us


Established in Darwin in 1987, Northern Gateway Holidays is a division of Northern Gateway Pty. Ltd.

Northern Gateway is the largest privately owned inbound tour designer and tour wholesaler in the Northern Territory. They have won many prestigious Brolga Awards for tourism excellence, as well as being awarded the 1992 Australian Tourism Award for Inbound Tour Operator.

The groups 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 real Australia. For those seeking an environmental experience we can arrange a camping safari in a variety of remote areas of Australia. We have access to a pool of specialist guides and travel can range from camelback through a wide range of wheeled vehicles to an executive.

We are the leaders in destination management in Northern Australia and provide professional service and care for our clients to the highest standard. We have consultants at the ready who are happy to assist with all travel arrangements.

Northern Gateway Holidays (FIT Department) we deal with all involved in travel throughout the world. We provide assistance with itinerary planning and reservations using a wide range of quality operators for transport, tours and accommodation. From the Great Barrier Reef islands to private charters through the spectacular Kimberley's, swimming with the whale sharks in Western Australia or private 4WD safari's, we can assist you and your clients have a program that will interest and excite.

Northern Gateway Holidays (Special interest and Groups Department) An Inbound Operator catering for small to large groups. The experienced group's team can design a personalised program to suit all needs. Our staff have first hand knowledge of Australia and works with a wide range of operators and suppliers to tailor make itineraries. Everything from family groups, wildlife experiences, aboriginal culture, outdoor adventure, educational student programs, to conference touring and exclusive incentive events. Let us tailor make an itinerary structured to suit your needs.

Australasian Shore Excursions Northern Gateway has been handling Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Programs since 1989. We have successfully handled ships of all sizes (40 pax up to 1200 pax) and standards (Budget to First Class). We take pride in designing exclusive programs to suit the needs and wants of the customer. In 2002 Northern Gateway undertook a Joint Venture Operation with Pan Pacific Incentives and Tour Contractors to extend its area of operation and offer shore excursions and supporting services to visiting cruise ships across Australian, New Zealand and the Arafura Tourism Zone. Website: http://www.australasianshoreexcursions.com

We live here! Our reservations office is located in Darwin, the scenic tropical capital city of the Northern Territory. This gives us a real advantage when selling holidays in our own backyard. We know our territory! Our Reservation Officers live in Darwin and have travelled all over Australia. They know and love the product they sell. This is what makes our award winning service second to none.

The team at Northern Gateway Holidays is eager to help you with general information on the area. Assist with putting together itineraries for families or groups of any size, suggestions on the sights and surrounds suitable to your specific interests, combined with the accommodation and transportation to suit your budget. We take the time and effort to ensure no details are overlooked.
We pride ourselves in our quick response so your quotes and confirmation are returned to you within 48 hours, if not sooner.

Come let's Meet the Team.

 

 

Bird
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.

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