Our Territory, Our Day
Territory Day recognises the day the Northern Territory gained power, from the Commonwealth Government, to self-govern in 1978. Every year on 1 July, Territorians come together to officially celebrate everything we love about the amazing place we call home.
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2025 Postcards from the Territory Competition Highlights:
We were truly moved by the amazing entries to our "Postcards from the Territory" competition! Below are just a few of our favourite entries which remind us how lucky we are to call this place home.
Pita Tagicakiverata - This photo was taken on the East MacDonnell Ranges during sunset, perfectly capturing the iconic Red Glows of the Red Centre during Sunsets. This photo is special to me as it was the first photo I took of a sunset in Alice Springs, and it began a journey for me of taking photos and capturing moments in time.
Hayley Bannister - This is the boxing croc at Humpty Doo taken on 35mm film. I took it because it represents the quirky nature of the NT. As a Brit I feel like the NT represents everything that made me fall in love with Australia. The incredible wildlife the vast landscapes the heat and the quirky characters that reside in the territory.
Joanne Valentine - Another day in paradise ❤️
Sujan Shrestha - I took this picture at Nightcliff Jetty. The Territory is special to me for its peaceful ocean views, dramatic skies, and the way every sunset feels like a moment to slow down and appreciate life.
Kirsten Johnston - This picture was taken at Olive Pink Botanical Gardens looking at my favourite view of Mt Gillen. I love the Territory and Alice Springs will always hold a special place in my heart.
Putri Surya - Ayers rock uluru, not an ordinary rock. Looking and walking close to the rock is a miracle its an extraordinary experience and watching water coming down like a waterfall. I have been in australia for 17 and i love it. We love driving around experiencing australia’s cultures.
Joydip Roy - This photo was taken at Fogg Dam, 68 km away from Darwin and one of the best places to watch incredible sunset in the Territory
Neil Sayat - This photo was taken at Brinkin, Dripstone. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Northern Territory offers great spots for surfing, despite its reputation for crocodiles and stinging jellyfish.
Van Hiep Ha - The picture was taken at a lookout at Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine, NT. The twilight casts its soft shadows over the graceful, majestic rocks, and the tranquil beauty of the Katherine River creates a poetic, dreamlike emotion that gently holds my soul in its embrace.
Paula Alfane - This photo of Chiko, taken at Anzac Hill in Alice Springs, reminds us of the kindness and support of the Darwin community. When he went missing, it was their helping hands that brought him home. The sunsets here are breathtaking, but the true light of the Territory is its people.
Zoe Grant - This picture was taken at Mindil beach. The Territory is special to me for many reasons but my first is that it’s the place that I finally got to reconnect with my sisters and brother when my parents earned enough money to fly them here from the Philippines.
Naomi Hill - I visit Nightcliff often, and this shot of the jetty captures everything I love about the Northern Territory. It’s my home, and it's visually magnificent. Every evening in the Top End brings a sky worth pausing for. In the wet season, storms roll in with power and beauty. Nowhere compares.
Cherie Sharples - This photo was taken by me last weekend on our getaway to Bitter Springs, Mataranka. The Territory is special to me because I grew up here, left for 13 years and have now returned with children to share all these special places with. It's the red earth that grounds you and the water ways that take you down stream into another world.
Amanda Withanage - Enjoyed a peaceful moment at Mindil Beach, NT, right after sunset. The gentle sea breeze and stunning views make the Northern Territory so special to me - it’s a place where I always feel relaxed, connected to nature, and reminded of life’s simple, beautiful moments.
Territory Day 2025
