The Northern Territory's capital is famous for it's festivals and markets, Aboriginal culture and art and of course, crocodiles! The Mindil Beach Markets are one of the most popular spots, as well as the sparkling Darwin Waterfront with it's strip of drinking and dining options.
From Darwin, sail across the harbour to the Tiwi Islands, drive yourself through Kakadu and venture into Litchfield National Park. The city is the gateway to plenty of day trips and weekend escapes.
Locals love Darwin’s wet season for its lack of crowds, excellent fishing and enhanced natural splendour. It’s hot, sure, but if you can get past that you’re in for a real treat. Here are five of the best things you’ll only see during the city’s tropical summer.
Read MoreThere’s something magical about watching the sun set over the water, and with numerous west-facing beaches in and around the Top End, Darwin is the perfect place to enjoy nature’s golden hour.
Read MoreYou’ve got your flights booked or the car sorted. You’ve lined up some cool accommodation for a summer escape. Work is on hold and it’s time to leave your worries behind. Now all you need to do is pack. Can it really be that hard?
Read MoreIf you had to pick a favourite out of the Top End’s two seasons, most people would choose The Dry. The Wet has its own appeal: you might love the spectacle of afternoon thunderstorms rolling in. But it’s Darwin in The Dry (May–October), with its balmy nights that really shines.
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