Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. Over time Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australias most modern and multicultural cities. Its proximity to Asia makes it an important Australian gateway for various Asian countries.
Having been almost entirely rebuilt twice, once due to Japanese air raids during World War II and again after being devastated by Cyclone Tracy in 1974, the city is one of Australias most modern capitals. Let hoppa ensure that you reach those important tourist attractions stress free and refreshed.
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The exhibits at the Indo-Pacific Marine are unique in that they are entirely self-sustaining, requiring no feeding, filtration or water-changing. The aquarium displays the beauty of different marine e...
Covering almost 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is Australia\u0027s largest terrestrial national park, an awe-inspiring expanse of rugged natural beauty and fascinating ecological and b...
Litchfield National Park is a stunning expanse of lush woodlands and crystal-clear freshwater creeks, waterfalls and swimming holes, where many come to escape the oppressive heat of the summer months....
World-famous Katherine Gorge is located in Nitmiluk National Park, just to the south of Kakadu. The 12-kilometre length of the gorge, surrounded by its 70-metre tall cliffs on either side, is an impre...
Museum \u0026 Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, or MAGNT, is Darwin\u0027s premier cultural organisation, showcasing fantastic exhibits and research programs, including maritime and natural histo...
Epitomising outdoor living, this is a very popular rendezvous for families. There are usually 200 stalls selling aboriginal arts and crafts along with musicians and entertainers. It is also a great pl...
For some rugged outdoor adventure, try fishing for Barramundi, Australia’s most popular game fish. There are countless companies offering diverse types of fishing trips, Fish the Top End being one of ...
Crocodylus Park offers a close-up look at one of the world\u0027s most feared predators, boasting five croc species, including the Philippine Corocodile, the rarest in the world. Croc feeding demonstr...
Loved equally by visitors and locals, Deckchair Cinema screens a wide range of films in its lovely outdoor location, right by the waterfront. Movies range from arthouse and independent to family-frien...
Every day at high tide for the past 60 years a unique occurrence has taken place: hundreds of fish gather at the shallows by Doctors Gully Road in search for a meal, including milkfish, bream catfish ...
This aboriginal-owned and run shop, workshop and art gallery is about half an hour by car down the Arnhem Highway from Darwin. Exquisite examples of this fascinating handmade aboriginal instrument are...
Take part in an extraordinary cultural adventure where you can view unique termite mounds and explore fascinating waterfalls. Outback and Aboriginal Culture Tours spacialises in guided tours of Litchf...
Overview
Travel essentials
Nearby airportsEmergencyNumbers
000 (Ambulance, Police and Fire)
Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Newspapers
The Northern Territory News
OpeningHours
Most shops are open 7 days a week. Generally on weekdays they open from 9am to 5pm and on weekends from 10am to 3pm.
Population
142,300
TouristInformation
Darwin City Centre 6 Bennett Street, Darwin Corner Bennett and Smith Streets +61 8 8980 6000 info@tourismtopend.com.au Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Sat-Sun 9am-3pm
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