Best time to visit Darwin
by xuessium
The best months, weather-wise, would be during the winter months when the weather is actually dry up north in Australia. You get plenty of sun, blue skies and almost no rain.
As such the best months should be between late May - early October.
After that, the Big Wet slowly descends onto this part of Australia, and at its peak in December-January, you may get torrential rain and as well as tropical cyclones.
The worst cyclone to hit Darwin was in 1974 - Cyclone Tracy - on Christmas Eve and almost flattened the entire city. Know more about Cyclone Tracy by clicking the words to get to the link.
City Flag of Darwin
by xuessium
Darwin is the capitol city of the Northern Territories. The flag consists of three vertical stripes: green, yellow, red, with the coat of arms of the City of Darwin in the yellow stripe.
Source: Gaceta de Banderas
Territory Day
by skatzcatz
On the first of July each year Territorians celebrate Territory Day, marking the commencement of Self Government in the Territory on 1 July 1978. The day is celebrated in a number of ways, including the famous Territory Day fireworks (both public and private) and the presentation of the Territory Day Award.
Cycle Paths in Darwin & Palmerston
by skatzcatz
Traversing both Darwin and Palmerston are numerous walking and bicycle tracks. Drop into either the Darwin City Council or Palmerston City Council to pickup your free map. It is also on the Darwin City Council Webpage.
www.darwin.nt.gov.au
the link directly to the map is below. Happy cicycling.... bicycle of some sort. Available for hire at many backpackers and possibly bike shops. 2 Bike shops of note are on Cavanagh St across from the Post Office and Wheelmans on the McMinn Service Road.
Pine Creek
by aussirose
Pine Creek is further down the road past Adelaide River. This was the place where we lost OH_DK, one of our va's (virtual attendees) on our Survivor trip...read all about it on the link below :o)
Pine Creek is very interesting if you like to learn all about the old Australian Gold rush days.
It is also a good place to stop to enjoy one of Mayse's famous big burgers!
Check out the link to my Pine Creek page.
Pine Creek
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The view along the way
Number plate 1940
Lifesavers in Darwin?
1+1, Howie and TheBoyToy at Fannie Bay Darwin
