Crown land management

The public can use Crown land for activities that comply with the law, and:

• are not of a commercial nature
• do not create a disturbance to the land.

For more information about use of Crown land read the usage of vacant Crown land policy PDF (801.5 KB).

Commercial activities on Crown land require a licence granted under the Crown Lands Act 1992. A licence is required for large organised activities of a non-commercial nature, such as:

• festivals
• concerts
• weddings
• advertised community events.

The Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics is responsible for the licensing of Crown land that is under its care and control. Licensing of Crown land is guided by the licences of Crown land policy PDF (806.1 KB).

To apply for a licence to use Crown land, contact your nearest Crown Land Estate office.

If you see any illegal dumping taking place, you can contact a Crown Land Estate office.

You should record the following:

• the registration plate of any vehicle involved
• the date
• time
• location.

These reports can be made anonymously.

Specific Crown land has been set aside to allow for the discharge of a firearm.

This helps you apply for a firearms licence from the NT Police.

For information on who can apply for a firearms licence, read firearms licences and weapons.

For details on rules and regulations around hunting and shooting in the NT, read hunting and shooting.

To apply for a permit to discharge a firearm on Crown Land, read shooting on vacant Crown land.