With an estimated population of 150 000, this remote city contains most of the Northern Territory population. It’s rich history and heritage come alive with a visit to the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory; marvel at ancient Aboriginal artifacts and explore the region's storied past.
Walk along the Bicentennial Park and gaze upon the Eternal Flame, commemorating the lives of servicemen and women lost in wartime, and absorb the tranquility of the lush gardens surrounding the Government House. History buffs won't want to miss the iconic WWII Oil Storage Tunnels - a vital piece of Darwin's wartime history.
Visitors to the Mindil Beach Sunset Market are rewarded with mouthwatering dishes and tantalizing aromas featuring local Australian produce, exotic international cuisine, and delectable seafood – all within a stone's throw of the alluring sunsets across the Arafura Sea.
Glimpse the abundance of diverse flora and fauna offered by Darwin's lush wilderness, including the saltwater crocodiles of the Adelaide River. The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, showcases a breathtaking variety of native plants, rainforest walks, and exotic orchids.
Darwin has been rebuilt almost entirely four times, following cyclones and Japanese air raids in World War II. Explore the marrying of old and new as you navigate through this tropical city.
