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Mindil Beach Markets

Mindil Beach Markets, Darwin

 6 Reviews   DARWIN This is a must do when in Darwin..each Thursday and Sunday nights this market is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike. Take wander through the large marketplace and look at the... 

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Jumping Croc Cruise

Jumping Croc Cruise, Darwin

 5 Reviews  DARWIN This is a worthwhile day out while in Darwin and is certainly a "close up" for anybody that has never seen crocodiles THIS CLOSE..The river cruise guarantees that you will see many large crocs... 

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Aquascene - Darwin Fish Feeding

Aquascene - Darwin Fish Feeding, Darwin

 3 Reviews  We drove down to Doctors Gully the last morning we were in Darwin to catch the fish feeding. Like many other people who arrived we were a little late but still enjoyed our visit. The area has a nice... 

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Visit Litchfield National Park

Visit Litchfield National Park, Darwin

 4 Reviews  Located just over 100 kilometers south of Darwin and an easy days drive there and back with good blacktop roads all the way..a visit to this wonderful National Park is a great day out..over1500 square... 

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Visitor Information Centre

Visitor Information Centre, Darwin

 2 Reviews  Get a copy of the Destination Darwin Visitor Guide as soon as you arrive - you'll find it at hotels, hostels, airport etc. Or at the Visitor Information Centre This booklet has everything in it -... 

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Skydive

Skydive, Darwin

 1 Review  Skydiving in the territory is awesome! The views are fantastic, and it will be an experience you never forget. A tandem jump costs around between $290 and $350, depending on the height you jump from.... 

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HIRE A CAR FOR THE DAY!!

HIRE A CAR FOR THE DAY!!, Darwin

 DennyP Says:  DARWIN I found to get about around Darwin and visit the National Parks .I with four friends hired cars for the day to go to a certain destination..This worked... 

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TAKE A WALK ALONG BI CENTENNIAL PARK

TAKE A WALK ALONG BI CENTENNIAL PARK, Darwin

 DennyP Says:  Depending on how much time you have in Darwin..A pleasant way to spend a few hours is the Bicentennial Park that runs right along the edge of the bay..so cool... 

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A Trip to Mandorah

A Trip to Mandorah, Darwin

 wise23girl Says:  If you go to Cullen Bay Marina you will find a ferry to take you to Mandorah. We thought it would be a chance to see the harbour and it was. The little tourist... 

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VISIT THE DARWIN AVIATION CENTRE

VISIT THE DARWIN AVIATION CENTRE, Darwin

 DennyP Says:  Located just south of Darwin..This certainly is a great place to visit when in Darwin or driving to or from Darwin.being an enthusiast of military History... 

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Sunset cruise

Sunset cruise, Darwin

 albaaust Says:  We went on the Cape Adieu sunset cruise and I must admit we thought it wonderful value for the money. The food was absolutely outstanding…all home cooked and... 

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Visit the museum

Visit the museum, Darwin

 albaaust Says:  The Museum and Art Gallery is well worth a visit for a number of reasons. It has a particularly poignant display of photographs of Cyclone Tracey and an... 

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The Old Town Hall Ruins - Now Used For Concerts

The Old Town Hall Ruins - Now Used For Concerts, Darwin

 Mikebb Says:  Built in 1883 these old ruins stand out as you walk along Smith Street. Not far from the Smith Street Mall this area of the city is strong in history and forms... 

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Territory Wildlife Park

Territory Wildlife Park, Darwin

 aussirose Says:  Another 'must see'. This was an amazing place. Hubby & I could have spent all day here easily! Our va's enjoyed themselves too :o) It's like a surfari with a... 

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Howard Springs Darwin

Howard Springs Darwin, Darwin

 aussirose Says:  We visited Howard Springs after the big vt weekend and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. If you want to see huge Barramundi then this is the place to see... 

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Darwin Town Hall Ruins

Darwin Town Hall Ruins, Darwin

 aussirose Says:  Continuing my walk, around the corner from Parliment House I came to some ruins. This was pretty interesting. I'm not a real history person but enjoyed a read... 

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Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory overlooks the blue green waters of Fannie Bay and is set in lovely tropical gardens.Exhibits include... 

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Cyclone Tracy Gallery

Cyclone Tracy Gallery, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  The greatest natural disaster in Australia's history was on 24 December 1974 when Cyclone Tracy destroyed the city of Darwin. Overnight, 48,000 people were made... 

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Sweetheart

Sweetheart, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  Sweetheart was a male 5.1m, 780kg saltwater crocodile that terrorised fisherman during the 1970's at a popular Darwin fishing spot by tipping them out of their... 

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Maritime Gallery

Maritime Gallery, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  The Maritime Gallery at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is a collection of the different types of boats found in South East Asia.Included are... 

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Lyons Cottage

Lyons Cottage, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  Lyons Cottage is located on the Esplanade and overlooks Darwin Harbour. It is the only remaining example of a colonial bungalow style architecture in Darwin. ... 

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Parliament House

Parliament House, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  Parliament House Darwin is an example of modern tropical architecture and it is affectionately known as the "Greek wedding cake" by locals.Construction was... 

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Cenotaph

Cenotaph, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  The Darwin Cenotaph is located in Bicentennial Park a short walk from the CBD and overlooks the blue green waters of Darwin Harbour.An inscription on the base... 

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WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Darwin

 robertgaz Says:  The World War II Storage Tunnels were constructed to protect Darwin's oil supplies from wartime enemy bombardment.It is now a fascinating underground attraction... 

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The markets

The markets, Darwin

 sneakye Says:  It was a few years ago that I visited Darwin - but on Thursday / Sunday nights (depending what season you are travelling in) they had these awesome markets down... 

Top 3 Hotels in Darwin

Holiday Inn Esplanade Darwin

 6 Reviews and 138 Opinions  Very nice pool area. 

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Holiday Inn Darwin Hotel

 2 Reviews and 144 Opinions  There are two Holiday Inns right next to each other. I stayed in the “poor cousin” which was OK.... 

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Mantra on the Esplanade

 3 Reviews and 127 Opinions  Just the best position for us. Right on the esplanade for the front entrance and straight through... 

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 If aviation is your interest then any trip to Darwin should include a visit to the Aviation Centre. containing a few planes including a B52 and exibits it... 

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Darwin (where i live and now my home) 1997 -

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 TIME: Greenich mean time plus 9 1/2 hours. CLIMATE: from November to April is the monsoonal wet season when most of the on average 1651mm of rain falls and humidity increases into the high 90's. Also... 

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 Situated on the shores of Van Dieman Gulf, Darwin is Australia's northern-most city. A capital city even, though not of a state but of a territory. When first established, in 1869, it was named... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Darwin. I'd love to share with you the 38 tips I've written, the 151 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created. 

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 Darwin is a very popular holiday destination for us "southerners" to escape our winter blues. Many overseas visitors and backpackers come to Darwin as it is the gateway to world famous Kakadu National... 

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Capital City Of Australia's Northern Territory

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 We arrived in Darwin on the 1st August for a 10 day holiday taking in several of the major attractions of the Northern Territory. After a few days in the city we visited Litchfield National Park, then... 

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