Darwin
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.
General Information
| Summer Temperature: | 25-33°C |
|---|---|
| Winter Temperature: | 21-30°C |
| Population of Darwin: | 32,000 |
| Population of Crocodiles in Northern Territory: | 100,000 |
Highlights
Ghan Rail Journey 4 Days Darwin to Adelaide
The iconic Ghan train ride is hailed as one of the greatest rail journeys in the world.
Darwin's Crocodylus Park Tour
Darwin's Crocodylus Park is a must-see for any and all reptile-enthusiasts making their way through Australia's Northern Territory.
Litchfield NP - Aboriginal-guided Day Tour
You’ve come a long way to Darwin. You want the real story. Bring the country to life on an Aboriginal-guided Indigenous Litchfield Spectacular day tour.
Locations
Darwin
Darwin is very different from the other state capitals. There are no skyscrapers. It's more like a rural city. There is a outback atmosphere which is very laidback. Because it is so close to Indonesia the Asian influences are very noticeable. Darwin is green and lush with palms and the perfume of frangipanis. Darwin has a tropical climate, and therefore no summer and winter, but instead a wet season from November until April and a dry season from May until October which is the busy time for Darwin tourism.
Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park in Australia's Northern Territory is a true little gem. It is situated about a two hour drive from Darwin and is definitely more along the lines of gentle more than the rugged nature of Kakadu. Open eucalyptus woodland, dense tropical rainforest and magnetic termite mounds are found in Litchfield National Park. In the dry season you can easily get to most of the waterfalls that plunge from the rocky escarpment of the Table Top Range that plunge into refreshing pools. During the wet, some roads, waterfalls and pools are closed to the public because of flooding.
