Camping and hiking fees at NT parks and walking trails to increase from July 1

An essential part of the Territory lifestyle — hiking and camping — is about to become significantly more expensive.

Over the next three years, starting this July, weekend campers and multi-day trekkers will pay increasingly higher park fees, the NT government announced today.

Here are the main things you need to know before digging deeper into your pockets to enjoy the natural beauty of the Northern Territory.

Camping fees are increasing

For the first time since 2000, campers will pay more to sleep at NT campsites.

The fee increase of up to $3.40 per night at all NT campsites will begin on July 1 this…