Australians offered $500 incentive to ‘take the road less travelled’
Australians are being offered a $500 voucher for a self-driving trip to the Red Centre in the Northern Territory, in a new government initiative.
But, like with all incentives, there’s a catch.
Australians are being offered a $500 voucher for a self-driving trip to the Red Centre in the Northern Territory, in a new government initiative. iStock
It’s a “first come, first served basis” and there are only 600 to snap up. You also have to register – registrations are open until September 30, with all successful applicants to be notified by October 5.
The voucher gives interstate visitors travelling to central Australia money to use towards accommodation for your driving holiday in the region.
You can use the voucher online to book caravan parks, campgrounds, wayside inns and roadhouses in areas including Alice Springs, Yulara (near the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park), Kings Canyon and Tennant Creek.
Alternatively, you can book at a range of visitor information centres across the region as well.
You can use the voucher online to book caravan parks, campgrounds, wayside inns and roadhouses Tourism Australia/Nicholas Kavo
The vouchers must be used by January 20 but can be booked for travel up to June 30 next year.
It’s worth noting, the Northern Territory’s storm season runs from November to April, so you may need both the sunscreen and heavy-duty rain jacket if you travel in these months.
‘Showcasing the very best of Australia’
The campaign is a joint one between Tourism Central Australia and the federal government, encouraging Australians to travel more at home.
“The Albanese government is backing regional tourism because we know it delivers real economic benefits, helping local operators grow, creating local jobs and showcasing the very best of Australia,” Don Farrell, the minister for trade and tourism, said.
“Every visitor who stays a little longer, explores a little further, and spends a little more helps strengthen central Australia’s tourism industry and the communities that rely on it.”
Assistant Tourism Minister Nita Green said the vouchers will “encourage more Australians to take the road less travelled”, while also supporting regional communities.
