About Darwin
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SEASONS
The Territory is traditionally divided into the wet and dry, but there are up to six traditional seasons in Darwin. It is warm and sunny from May to September. Humidity rises during the green season, from October to April bringing
thunderstorms and monsoonal rains which rejuvenates the landscape.
• Getting to Darwin is easy and inexpensive. It doesn’t take long to fly — between 3–4 hours from most capital cities.
• Darwin is the perfect gateway to well known nature and culture activities. Think tropical getaway – think Darwin.
• The peak visitor time is from May to September
• You can fly on a number of airlines including Qantas, Jetstar, Skywest and VirginBlue, drive on the Explorer’s Way tourism drive, ride the Ghan train from Adelaide,dock in on a cruise ship or catch a coach.
• Darwin is a youthful, cultural and historic tropical city home to the Larrakia people.

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HOW TO GET THERE AND TRAVEL AROUND?
There is a variety of ways to get to Darwin: train, bus, drive, boat, daily air access from all capital cities. Darwin is four hours flying time from Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and just three hours from Brisbane. Once in Darwin you can hire a car, take a shuttle bus or walk.
WHERE TO STAY?
Luxury hotels, wilderness resorts and high-end safari camps to B&Bs, farm stays, bush camping and backpacker hostels; the Northern Territory offers a unique accommodation option for every type of traveller.
WHAT ABOUT THE HUMIDITY IN DARWIN?
Darwin is no hotter or humid than Asian destinations such as Bali and Singapore. The temperature in Darwin ensures a fabulous outdoor lifestyle and is consistently around 32 degrees max year round.
WHAT ELSE TO DO WITHIN 2 OR 3 HOURS DRIVE FROM DARWIN?
Litchfield, Tiwi Islands, Kakadu, Berry Springs and half and full-day fi shing tours are all available. There are plenty of local tour companies to suit all price ranges. A large majority of tour operators are accredited tourism
businesses and well respected within the industry.
GREAT DINING EXPERIENCES IN DARWIN
Darwin has a fabulous range of food, from fine dining restaurants to fish and chips on the wharf, to over 200 market stalls at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

FAQ’S
KEY EXPERIENCES
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There is plenty to do between April and October including the Thursday and Sunday Mindil Beach Sunset
Markets, but did you know Parap, Nightcliff and Rapid Creek markets operate year round?
WATERFRONT DINING
Darwin offers year–round waterfront dining to suit all budgets. Choose from fine dining at Pee Wee’s (East Point), one of many funky eateries on the Cullen Bay boardwalk, the family friendly Trailer Boat Club,
fish and chips on Stokes Hill Wharf or cook it yourself on the free barbecues provided around the foreshore.

MUST HAVE... DARWIN SUNSETS
The fiery tropical sun of the north puts on a dramatic fi nale each evening over Darwin Harbour. Some of the most popular places to view them include; taking a sunset cruise on Darwin Harbour, the seaside
sailing clubs in Fannie Bay, coastal reserves at East Point, Nightcliff and Casuarina.
CROCODYLUS PARK
At Crocodylus Park, 20 minutes from Darwin city, visitors can come face to face with the largest reptiles on the planet. The Park houses thousands of crocodiles along with several species of big cats, primates, birds
and other reptiles. Several guided tours are conducted daily during feeding times.

ART BUFFS...
One of the finest collections of Aboriginal art is on display at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. Also check out local galleries including RAFT Artspace, Maningrida Arts and Culture, Mason Gallery, Karen Brown Gallery, Framed, Mbantua Gallery.

FURTHER AFIELD LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK
Litchfield National Park is just over an hour’s drive from Darwin. Attractions include; Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Sandy Creek, Tolmer Falls and Florence Falls. Check signs for swimming accessibility.

JUMPING CROCODILE CRUISE
Adelaide River is home to a large number of saltwater crocodiles that can be viewed up close on a jumping crocodile cruise. Crocodiles need little encouragement to propel themselves vertically out of the water at bait. Located half an hour drive from Darwin city

TIWI ISLANDS
The Tiwi Islands are a half-hour fl ight or two–hour ferry ride north of Darwin. The Tiwi people are world renowned for their distinctive art and craft, which travellers can purchase from local artists. The Tiwi people welcome visitors to share their culture, swim in a waterhole and hear the stories of their ancestors.
Kakadu Escarpment

Darwin Festival
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, Tiwi Islands