Darwin Sightseeing

Crocodile © www.123rf.com / Robert Porter
Most Popular Hotels in Darwin:
1 Henry Wrigley Drive, 0812
Gilruth Avenue- The Gardens, 0801
88 The Esplanade, 0800
21 Knuckey Street, 0801
 
 




Sightseeing Overview

Darwin, with its parks, harbour and tropical climate, is a pleasant city to wander around - though it's either unbelievably humid, or very wet during the Wet season. There are good cultural opportunities museum-wise, or else take a walk along the Esplanade, where there are good views out to sea. Otherwise, saunter through the Botanic Gardens, which have a representative of every baobab tree species on the planet.

There's a pleasant 5km (3-mile) walking track alongside Fannie Bay to the East Point Military Museum, home to a large wallaby community. Nearby, Lake Alexander is crocodile free and good for swimming. Darwin's CBD is quite small and compact, and, though most of the attractions are out of town, they're accessible via public bus or via a short taxi ride.

Tourist Information

Tourism Top End
6 Bennett Street
Tel: (08) 8980 6000 or 1 300 138 886.
Website: www.tourismtopend.com.au

There's also a tour desk at the airport (tel: (08) 8927 7071).
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