NT tourism founder passes away, aged 94

Ronald Keith Castle, a towering figure in the early days of tourism in The Centre, has passed away, aged 94.

He is survived by wife Shirley and children Sherida Hill, Allan Castle, Joanne Hansen and Toni Castle.

He lived the past 33 years near Byron Bay and Pottsville.

Prior to that his work in The Centre ranged from accommodation and transport management, to hands-on for a time at Ross River, which he owned with his wife.

His colourful and successful role in the Alice Springs region is chronicled in a story (click) the News published late last year.