Darwin, Australia
Darwin, Australia
Description
View cruises with Darwin, AustraliaCloser to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the "Top End" - the remote, vast Northern Territory. Home to more than half of the territory's population, the city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage. During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.
Locals in the Top End consume over 60 gallons of beer a year. All those empties don't go to waste: Each year Darwin residents compete in the Beer Can Regatta, a race with boats, rafts and other vessels manufactured out of beer cans.
Points of Interest
- Territory Wildlife Park
- Litchfield National Park
- Harbor Cruise
- Darwin Botanical Gardens
- Museum & Art Gallery of NT
- Parliament House
- Australian Aviation Heritage Center
- Lyons Cottage
More about Darwin, Australia Points of Interest
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Territory Wildlife Park -
Visit the Territory Wildlife Park, where the wildlife includes birds of prey, magnificent cranes, dingoes and crocodiles.
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Litchfield National Park -
Explore the Top End's famous Litchfield National Park. The park is home to giant, magnetic termite mounds, monsoonal rainforests and beautiful waterfalls cascading from a massive sandstone plateau.
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Harbor Cruise -
See the historic city sites from the water including the foreshore and city skyline while being regaled with entertaining tales from Darwin's past.
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Darwin Botanical Gardens -
The Darwin Botanic Gardens are a wonderful place to see mature, established landscaping and a wide variety of plants.
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Museum & Art Gallery of NT -
This museum houses 1.2 million natural history specimens and over 30,000 items of art and material culture.
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Parliament House -
Pause and take in the Northern Territory Parliament House. This fine Parliament Building occupies a major historical site and showcases the fine craftsmanship found in the territory.
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Australian Aviation Heritage Center -
The Australian Aviation Heritage Center is one of the major aviation museums in Australia. The Center has an impressive presentation of aircraft and displays depicting the Territory's involvement in aviation.
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Lyons Cottage -
Built to house the staff of the British and American Telegraph Company, the cottage is a fine example of the colonial architecture common to India, Malaysia and Singapore.
