Darwin - Northern Territory

Darwin is the Territory’s capital, clustered around beaches of Australia’s largest harbour. Visitors enjoy a relaxed, tropical lifestyle, with wonderful sunsets, city streets shaded by palms and flowering tropical shrubs. This vibrant city is the ideal starting point for a Top End experience.

Museums, galleries, nightclubs, restaurants, a casino and a cinema complex provide visitors with plenty of entertainment choices, while accommodation varies from five-star international hotels to budget apartments and backpacker stays.

However it’s the celebrated scenery, Aboriginal culture and teeming wildlife that draw visitors from around the world. Darwin is more than a great jumping-off point for tours of every imaginable variety - from bush camping in ancient Arnhem Land, to retreats on remote areas such as the Cobourg Peninsula- it’s a must to spend a few days here.

Getting around Darwin and its environs presents no problems. Besides luxury coaches, visitors can travel by shuttle and even chauffeur driven limousine. Those who prefer to drive themselves, can hire cars from a number of rental companies.

Highlights

	Territory Wildlife Park
	The award winning Territory Wildlife Park. A walk through the aviary, rainforest, aquarium and nocturnal house will bring you face to face with many of the Territory’s most elusive creatures.

	Tiwi Islands
	Experience the unique Aboriginal Culture of the Tiwi people.

	Litchfield National Park
	Litchfield National Park, with its waterfalls and magic scenery, is only an hour and a half drive from Darwin.

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