Darwin

Visit Darwin, the only tropical capital city in Australia. With a harbour twice the size of the famous Sydney Harbour, Darwin is a stylish city with breathtaking beauty. Darwin’s natural splendour encompasses magnificent coastline, rugged escarpments, tranquil billabongs and raging waterfalls.

Even though Australia is renowned for being a m......[More]

Darwin

Visit Darwin, the only tropical capital city in Australia. With a harbour twice the size of the famous Sydney Harbour, Darwin is a stylish city with breathtaking beauty. Darwin’s natural splendour encompasses magnificent coastline, rugged escarpments, tranquil billabongs and raging waterfalls.

Even though Australia is renowned for being a multicultural country, Darwin takes this to the next step, as this sparsely populated region of merely 100,000, is home to more than 50 nationalities. The Larrakia Aboriginal people who were the original residents of the land and are still prevalent today. This diversity of cultures provides Darwin with its unique multicultural culture and is displayed by the region’s markets, festivals and nightlife.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take a sunset cruise along the picturesque waters of Australia’s Top End or even watch the sunset disappear behind the Darwin Harbour while sitting on the beach. For those who are anglers, fish barramundi on a guided fishing tour. For a rare and unique native experience, during the day, observe crocodiles in their natural habitat or at the Crocodylus Park, a 15 minute drive from Darwin. Then to enjoy a true Aussie dinner, straight from the barbecue, sample barramundi or crocodile meat while appreciating Darwin’s fresh air and watching the stars on display. Alternatively for those wanting to interact with the Darwin people, visit the clubs and bars, and participate in Darwin’s vibrant night life.

Visit the Darwin Botanic Gardens for a delightful walk, where palms, orchids, mangroves and baobab’s are abundant. Between April and October, visit the Mindil Sunset Markets, which has 200 stalls on offer on Thursday and Sunday evenings. The market delivers exquisite food from over 30 different countries, arts and crafts, and performances from local acts.

The Territory Wildlife Park, emulates the Northern Territory’s natural environments of its local flora and fauna. With a re-creation of rainforests and lagoons, and a walk-through aviary, aquarium and nocturnal house.

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory has so much on show, displaying Aboriginal art and artefacts of its culture, to the rich maritime history of the Northern Territory and natural sciences. Also within the facility are five permanent art galleries, a touring gallery, a theatre and a café with harbour views. For a museum more focused on historic times, visit the East Point Military Museum, where Darwin’s war history, especially its bombings in World War II, comes to life.

The Australian Pearling Exhibition portrays the story of the regions pearling history. It demonstrates the old techniques used, and displays the transition to the modern equipment and techniques that assist in pearl culturing in the present day.

Darwin provides a diverse and interesting holiday destination, catering to all needs.
Whether you’re interested in Darwin’s stunning natural environment, its Aboriginal culture or the pioneering history, Darwin is a great place to escape to. [Less]