COUNTRY IS CALLING: Tourism NT & Barrumbi Kids team up on new video series

With the countdown to holidays well and truly on, Tourism NT is encouraging families to connect with Country with the launch of a new video series.

The digital video series, Country is Calling, is designed to showcase some of the best family-friendly experiences on Country across the Top End – from sprawling national parks and water holes to the vibrant arts, culture and festivals of local Aboriginal communities.

Premiering on NITV today, Country is Calling is hosted by the young stars of Barrumbi Kids, a TV series about two best friends – Tomias (Nick Bonson) and Dahlia (Caitlin Hordern) – growing up on country.

The videos highlight various Top End locations featured in Barrumbi Kids, with Nick and Caitlin sharing their favourite family-friendly places to be immersed in Country and Aboriginal cultures.

The videos feature Elsey National Park’s Bitter Springs thermal pools and cabbage palms; the incredible Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park; the Aboriginal communities of Beswick and Barunga; the nature and culture-packed town of Katherine (and surrounds); and Nitmiluk National Park’s picturesque Leliyn (Edith Falls).

“The Northern Territory offers a rich and diverse range of experiences that allow travellers of all ages to connect with Country, Aboriginal cultures and communities,” said Tony Quarmby, Tourism NT’s executive director of marketing.

“For families seeking a holiday that is not only fun and unique, but also culturally enriching and educational, the Territory’s Top End and Red Centre are absolute must-visits.”

The Country is Calling video series was created by Ambience Entertainment, producer of Barrumbi Kids, in partnership with Tourism NT.

You can watch the series HERE.