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Once the land of Larrakeyah Aborigines, Darwin is a reflection of the flourishing 'top end' of Australia. It is the most important city of The Northern territory. It was established in 1869 but rebuilt in 1974 when the vicious cyclone Tracy hit the city. Rising from the rubbles of a devastated town, Darwin soon bloomed into a bustling modern cosmopolitan.
The captivating city of Darwin is located at the far end of a beautiful peninsula surrounded by the Darwin Bay, Fannie Bay and the Francis Bay on the three sides. Its varied landscape along with Tropical flora offers altogether a distinct Australian flavour to any Tour to Darwin. Feeding the fish during high tide at Aquascene near the Esplanade, watching Tropical sunsets from East Point, soaking in Aboriginal culture at Bathurst and Melville Islands, or visiting the Kakadu, Litchfield Park and numerous bushlands, Darwin tour offers so much to do and see |
Exploring Darwin
Darwin has an essentially dry climate with only occasional downpours. The summers are extremely hot but the winters are mild and pleasant. Since the winters are pleasant, we see a lot of tourist buzz during those months.
The Crocodylus Park houses full grown crocodiles and Botanical gardens showcase fantabulous orchids. The Darwin Crocodile Farm houses over 80, 000 sea and fresh water crocodiles. At Indo-Pacific Marine Exhibition, you can see marine life including the sea horses and living coral. The majestic Darwin harbour with a backdrop of the rustic allure of luxuriant 19th buildings is a treat to the senses.
The enticing tour to Darwin takes you along to the Myilly Point Historic Precinct - a unique precinct featuring four 1930s houses. The Admiralty house a curious structure built entirely on stilts, WorldWar-II oil storage tunnels and the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre. Another striking gift of Darwin is the Cycling Tour of Darwin. For a real insight to the landmarks, monuments and the colorful lifestyle of Darwin you must go on a cycle ride around Darwin.
Festivals
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Every year, Darwin hosts the unique festival of Beer Can Regatta in June. It features races of boats made entirely and imaginatively out of the bear cans. Besides, Darwin's events calendar is filled with a series of parades, carnivals, sports and horse racing events, music and dance festivals, etc.
Accommodation
There is no problem if finding accommodation in Darwin, as the city offers a number of options. You can find anything from an inexpensive hotel accommodation to bread and breakfast stays, motel and guest houses. Most of the Darwin Hotels are concentrated around the central Darwin but there are some to be found in the suburbs as well. Darwin is well known-amongst the foodies for excellent restaurants and inexpensive dining options. |
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Touring Darwin is like reading a colorful and eventful book that speaks of a progressive society nestled in the nature's bliss and history's pride.
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