DARWIN ATTRACTIONS
Darwin Attractions
Darwin Experiences
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Duration :9 hours (approx.)
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Duration :12 hours (approx.)
Duration : 10 hours 30 minutes
Festivals and events
Bombing of Darwin Day
February
Arafura Games
April
Beer Can Regatta
July
Darwin Festival
August
Galleries
Markets
Museums
Shopping
Sunset Views
Walks and tours
Regions of Nothern Territory
Kakadu and Arnhem Land
Around Darwin
Gulf to Gulf
Daytrip to DARWIN
1.25 hours from Darwin CBD
Have you ever fancied being on a boat as a croc leaps out of the water next to you to get its jaws around a piece of meat dangling over the river? If so, these Adelaide River attractions are the place for you! Just over an hour’s drive from Darwin, several operators put on tours to see this astonishing, and frankly quite terrifying spectacle.
For more tranquil options, check out Adelaide River Tours for an extensive wildlife cruise or Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, protecting wetlands with an astounding population of waterbirds. Window on the Wetlands has great views and information on the local Indigenous history of the area.
1.5 hours from Darwin CBD
Drive for an hour and a half east along the Arnhem Highway to reach Mary River, one of eight rivers slicing its way through the Top End – it’s an unforgettable region with floodplains, woodlands, billabongs and monsoon forests. Best visited from May to September, Mary River and Corroboree Billabong offer excellent opportunities for wildlife-watching, fishing, four- wheel driving and bushwalking. Couzen’s Lookout has stunning sunset views and Shady Camp is one of the best fishing and camping spots around.
1.5 hours from Darwin CBD
Cool waterholes and plunging waterfalls make Litchfield a popular destination for locals and visitors. The 1500-square-kilometre national park is justifiably popular with campers and hikers, Swimming or floating under the escarpments is the top of the attractions, especially in the dry season when the spectacular waterholes are usually safe from crocs- altho always check with rangers and read the warning signs. The best places for a dip are Buley Rockhole, Florence Falls and Wangi Falls. In the wet season, waterfalls rage down the must for photographers.
1.5 hours (including flight) from Darwin CBD
Bathurst and Melville islands comprise the Tiwi Islands. They are known for the traditional lifestyle of the local Indigenous people and their unique fabric designs make a special gift. Although the Tiwi Islands are just 80 kilometres north of Darwin, there’s no public transport, so you’ll need to take a tour with the option of travelling either by a 20-minute flight or a 4-hour ferry ride. Visit the museum and the art gallery and tour the local mission precinct. If you’re here in March, don’t miss the Tiwi Football (Australian Rules) Grand Final.
45 minutes from Darwin CBD
Less than an hour south of Darwin, these destinations are popular with locals and visitors alike. Australian wildlife and ecosystems are showcased at the vast, natural Territory Wildlife Park. Top attractions include the aquarium, monsoon vine forest. goose lagoon and the birds of prey free-flight display. Next door the delightful Berry Springs Nature Park is the closest waterhole to Darwin (read warning signs about crocs). It’s a series of lovely, spring-fed swimming holes perfect for lazing about in. There are picnic areas shaded by palms and paperbark trees, grassy lawns and walking tracks with plenty of birdlife.
3.5 hours from Darwin CBD
From Darwin, head down the highway to Katherine, the stopping-off point to visit Nitmiluk National Park. This must- see natural attraction of 13 linked gorges can be experienced by cruise, canoeing, walking or picnicking. Or try a helicopter tour – the overhead view is a majestic sight, especially at the height of the wet season. Further afield, explore the thermal springs at Mataranka, the plunge pools at Edith Falls or the Indigenous art galleries in and around Katherine.