Thousands of people every year visit Aboriginal land in the Top End of the Northern Territory, for a holiday, to visit family and friends, or to work.

For tourists, the attractions are the opportunity to see spectacular scenery, experience Indigenous culture such as designated rock art sites, enjoy the remote environment or take part in a particular activity, such as a safari hunt.

If you want to travel through Aboriginal land, it is important to plan your trip well in advance to avoid disappointment. Different permits and different conditions apply.

Please read the General Information section to find out everything you need to know about applying for your permit.

As Mr Justice Woodward said in his 1974 Royal Commission into Aboriginal land rights:

The most important proof of Aboriginal ownership of land will be the right to exclude from it those people who are not welcome.