Eco/Safari Lodge at Fish River Gorge
Located in the remote Top End of Australia, approximately 180 km from Darwin by air and east of Pine Creek, the spectacular 1,274 square km Fish River Gorge is an exclusive tourism site managed by Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory on behalf of the Northern Territory Land Corporation (NTLC).
Investors and tourism operators are invited to establish a premium eco-safari lodge and bespoke tour experiences within a site of significant and pristine natural beauty.
Key features of the opportunity
- Exclusivity by design: With limited access and no existing tourist infrastructure, the site offers unparalleled privacy and seclusion, well suited to small-scale, high-value exclusive accommodation targeting international and domestic eco-safari travellers.
- Spectacular setting: Towering cliffs, diverse wildlife and uninterrupted night skies provide opportunities for immersive nature based experiences, complemented with high-quality comforts and bespoke service offerings.
- Untouched natural beauty: The gorge sits within an expansive, ecologically significant region, rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage. Its scale, setting and remoteness enhances its appeal to discerning travellers seeking authentic and meaningful outback experiences.
- Eco-centric development potential: The site is well suited to low-impact, sustainable development, such as solar-powered safari tents, cliffside pavilion-style accommodation and fly-in experiences and supporting minimal environmental footprint.
- Safari-based experiences: There is potential for regulated hunting of feral species, including boar and buffalo, as part of a broader safari offering, contributing to land management outcomes.
Fish River Gorge presents a rare opportunity to develop a high-quality eco-safari experience in one of the Northern Territory’s most distinctive natural landscapes.
Company profile
The Northern Territory Land Corporation is responsible for acquiring, holding, managing and releasing land at the right time to support the Northern Territory’s long-term economic and social development.
NTLC holds a Crown Lease (Perpetual 435) over Fish River Gorge and is involved in land management and land release initiatives across several strategic sites, including land held for future water supply, national parks, agricultural projects, townships, ports and industrial areas.
Key activities include:
- Lease and land management: Managing and leasing land for agricultural and grazing purposes to support the Territory’s agribusiness sector.
- Infrastructure support: Providing land access and tenure solutions to support major infrastructure, energy and logistics projects.
- Land activation: Enabling investment by making land available for projects that align with economic development priorities, such as tourism.
NTLC works in partnership with other agencies, industry, stakeholders and investors to unlock the value of strategic land assets while maintaining environmental and cultural values.
- Investment Type: greenfield
- Status: conceptual
- Region: Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
- Project Value: not estimated at this stage
- Presented to market by: Northern Territory Land Corporation
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Disclaimer
This investment opportunity is brought to market by an external proponent. The Northern Territory of Australia exercised due care and skill to ensure that at the time of publication the information contained in this publication is true and correct. However, it is not intended to be relied on as professional advice or used for commercial purposes. Australia's Northern Territory gives no warranty or assurances as to the accuracy of the information contained in the publication and to the maximum extent permitted by law accepts no direct or indirect liability for reliance on its content.