Leasing & Licensing Aboriginal Land - Northern Territory

A Comprehensive Tenure Map of the Northern Territory

Discover the intricate patchwork of land tenures that shape the Northern Territory. This detailed and authoritative map illustrates the spectrum of tenure types across the Territory, including building leases, crown leases, grazing leases, pastoral leases, mining leases, freehold land, and more.

For professionals working in land management, policy, legal sectors, community advocacy, or education, this map is an invaluable resource—offering a clear, visual guide to the complex landscape of Aboriginal land leasing and licensing across the NT.

Why This Map Matters

In a region where land is central to identity, livelihood, and history, understanding tenure is essential. This map helps you:

✔ Navigate Complexity: See at a glance the varied forms of tenure and their distribution across the Northern Territory.

✔ Support Professional Work: An essential tool for policy makers, lawyers, land councils, educators, and researchers working with Aboriginal land rights and tenure issues.

✔ Facilitate Discussion & Engagement: Perfect for use in workshops, community meetings, offices, classrooms, or public spaces where informed dialogue matters.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We know this isn’t just a map—it’s a resource you rely on and a piece you want to display with pride. That’s why we offer multiple finishes crafted with premium materials and meticulous care:

🌟 Premium Paper Print

• Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-quality paper.

• Crisp detail and smooth matte finish—perfect for framing under glass and preserving clarity over time.

💎 Laminated Edition

• Fully encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate.

• Provides a durable, moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface.

• Ideal for fieldwork, high-traffic spaces, or settings where the map is frequently referenced and handled.

• Optional natural timber hang rails lacquered in a warm finish with attached hanging cord—ready to hang with ease.

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas

• Produced on premium 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas using pigment-based, fade-resistant inks.

• Rich, tactile texture reminiscent of traditional cartography, combined with exceptional colour and line sharpness.

• Optional natural timber hang rails provide an elegant, contemporary presentation—no need for framing. Simply hook onto the wall and enjoy.

Note: For canvas and laminated versions with hang rails, please allow up to 10 working days for delivery as each is custom-finished by our framer.

Specifications

Perfect For

✔ Policy Makers & Planners: Quickly visualise land tenure for planning, consultation, and analysis.
✔ Land Councils & Community Organisations: Support community meetings and engagement processes with a clear, professional resource.
✔ Educators & Researchers: A vital tool for teaching about Aboriginal land rights and tenure systems in Australia.
✔ Offices & Conference Spaces: Create an informed, authoritative environment with a map that both informs and inspires.

Our Commitment

We’re dedicated to producing maps that don’t just hang on a wall, but support meaningful work and connection to place. From our careful restoration and printing process to our commitment to premium materials and professional finishing, we ensure every map is crafted to last—and ready to be a trusted resource for years to come.

Order yours today and gain clarity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of Aboriginal land leasing and licensing across the Northern Territory—crafted with precision, built to endure, and made to inspire informed conversations.