In the midst of the Coronavirus, a new National Award Trail was launched in the Northern Territory.
Although due to restrictions a large gathering to mark the occasion could not be held, The Southern Walks in Nitmiluk National Park will still make up part of the 10 National Award Trails throughout Australia.
The Southern Walks is made up of a number of interconnecting trails around Nitmiluk National Park and is one of the NT's most commonly hiked trails by Award Participants.
Read more about the Southern Walks here: https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/413848/nitmiluk-national-park-southern-walks-information-sheet-and-map.pdf
Find out more about the National Trail Walks here: https://dukeofed.com.au/events/60th-anniversary/the-national-60th-anniversary-award-trail/
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