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... more
The Mindil Beach Market really is almost a compulsory must do when in Darwin – and it was so good that Lady Gaw and I braved the hoards of tourists and locals and went there twice – and both on the... more
Tip posted on both Darwin and Batchelor ‘things to do’
Our reason for staying in Batchelor was the nearby Litchfield National Park. Our brief look at the Top End included Kakadu, Katherine for the... more
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... more
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 details Darwins role in WW2 and the links... more
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 -... more
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.... more
As mentioned in my Darwin introduction page, part of my reason to visit Darwin was the Cyclone Tracy exhibition at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern... more
Like so many cities around the world, Darwin is investing in urban renewal and in the case of the Waterfront Precinct, there is a great mix of residential,... more
I was attracted to the museum as I’d heard they have an excellent permanent exhibition on Cyclone Tracy, the cyclone that all but destroyed Darwin on Christmas... more
One of the more unusual attractions for Darwin is the Outdoor Deck Chair cinema located close to the Darwin Waterfront.Outdoor cinemas have a long history in... more
Berry Springs Nature Park is a wonderful park where you can enjoy some family time, a picnic or BBQ as well as a refreshing swim.The park is located close to... more
The paths from the Rainforest Loop either go north to the Shade Garden and Tiwi Wet Forest, or to the west to the Tropical Savannah and back to the northwest... more
There seemed to be a mix of plants from several different habitats here. For example, in one place there were a hibiscus bush, palm tree, cycad, and adansonia... more
The northwest entrance to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is a secondary entrance on Gilruth Avenue. There is a nice path to the main part of the... more
This ramp and path run from the Borrasus Lawn up the hill past the Community Food Garden at the Permaculture Terraces. The path then meets the primary loop road... more
The path down from the Rainforest Loop upper pool winds down along the rocky streambed and would have views of the waterfall; however, at that time it had been... more
Rainforest loop is one of the main things to do at the George Brown Botanic Gardens. The path is about a 0.5 km loop up to a pool with a small bridge across it... more
Information and self-guided maps are available at the Orientation Center. Since it was closed, I had to rely on the signposts and signboards. The first picture... more
Borassus (Palmyra Palm) is a genus of six species of fan palms, native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia and New Guinea. They are tall palms, capable of... more
The Darwin Trailer Boat Club is located on Fannie Bay off East Point Road about 400 meters north of the Capricornia Motel. The motel recommended the Blue Marlin... more
The Discover Our City kiosks are located in various places around Darwin. They welcome you to Darwin and help you discover the 8 precincts: City, Esplanade,... more
The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is a fascinating place to visit. It features the history, science and visual art of the Northern... more
The Discovery Center for Kids provides students and visitors with various interactive displays and family activities that complement MAGNT's exhibition program.... more
Sweetheart the crocodile is an icon of Northern Territory. In the 1970's, this formidable predator gained notoriety for attacking several aluminium dinghies at... more
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...
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...
I intentionally avoided the touristy area of Darwin and stayed in the northwest part both times that I was there (before and after the Alice Springs VT Meet in August 2010). I wanted to stay within......
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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