Darwin during the wet season

Typically the best time to visit Darwin is during the Dry Season which falls between the months April and September. During this time Darwin comes alive with festivals, markets and outdoor events and there is no risk of tropical cyclones and floods. This is also the peak season for tourism in the Topend and with that come the crowds. During the Dry seasons Darwin's temperatures drop down a comfortable 25 degrees celsius during the day with low humidity.



If you are visiting Darwin during August, you’ll get to experience the Darwin Fringe Festival and the Festival of Darwin. Both are popular amongst locals and are a celebration of art and music. You can also be a part of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards which usually takes place between August-October. Those visiting in June will also get the chance to checkout the Darwin Blues Festival as well as participating in one of the regions most unique events; The Beer Can Regatta. Every year locals build boats out of beer cans and race them down on the beach.

Visitors to Darwin who arrive between the months of October and March will experience the famous wet season. It is at this time that the region experiences high temperatures and humidity. It is also a time of rain, thunder storms and cyclones. A upside to visiting Darwin during this time is reduced prices, Barramundi Fishing, amazing landscape and of course, no tourists.

Darwin City

Darwin is made up a people from all over the world. The capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin is closer to Jarkarta than it is to Sydney and closer to Singapore than it is to Melbourne, with Bali only an hour by plane away. Its no wonder that this tropical tourism highlight looks as much to asia as it does towards the rest of Australia in terms of style, lifestyle and atmosphere!

FAST FACTS:

• Main Industry is Tourism
• The populations is currently approx. 114, 364 residents with an increase of around 2.6 annually
• Weather is broken up into two different seasons. The Dry season and the Wet season
• Unemployment 5.3%
• Was named after the father of the theory of evolution Charles Darwin and was founded in 1869
• Has been destroyed twice! Once by Cyclone tracey in 1974 which completed flattened the town and again in 1942 during the bombing of Darwin in the pacific war when the japanese attempted to destroy the capital.

More Facts

• Is the Captial City of the Northern Territory of Australia.
• Situated on the Timor Sea.
• Has a population of around 130,000 people.
• It is the smallest and the most northerly of the all the Australian cities.
• Darwin is closer to Bali than any of its interstate cities.
• The city itself is built on a low cliff range overlooking the harbour.
• Darwins climate is tropical consisting of two seasons; The Wet and the Dry.
• The original inhabitants of the greater Darwin area are the Larrakia people.
• John Clements Wickham named the region "Port Darwin" in honour of their former shipmate Charles Darwin.
  
  

Wetland Cruise's Corroborree Billabong Boat Cruise

There are a lot of things that draw visitors to the north of Australia, and its not a surprise! Darwin is a melting pot of all things cultural.What to do in Darwin once you get here depends on your personal taste, but visitors quickly find that there is something for everyone.

CORROBOREE BILLABONG
Wetland Cruises offers scenic boat cruises along one of the Northern Territory's most pristine and untouched wetlands. Here visitors can experience thousands of native birds, crocodiles and marine life in their natural habitat. Only a short drive from Darwin, Corroborree is ideal for day trips and is perfect for nature enthusiasts.

MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY


If your travelling with a family, and your wondering what to do in darwin, then the museum is a good option.
The museum houses a large collection 
exhibitions showcasing the history of Darwin, natural wonders such as plant and wildlife, aboriginal and southeast asian culture, maritime history as well as various exhibitions that come and go!


Admission: FREE

CROCOSAURUS COVE


Located within Darwin's central business district, Crocosaurus Cove is zoo dedicated to reptiles, and most predominately, the saltwater crocodile.
Here you can get up close and personal with the worlds largest reptile.
Adults: $28 
Children: $16
 Concession: $22

MINDIL BEACH MARKETS


Operating every Sunday and Thursday, the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are a must.
The Markets house over 1200 different menu items, and an extensive array of handmade craft including crocodile products, indigenous art and jewellery. If your thinking about what to do in Darwin, then Mindil beach is one of Darwin's main attractions. Every week a variety of live entertainment is offered including live bands, street performers, cultural dance, acrobatics and fire shows.

AQUASCENE
If your interested in Marine biology, then Aquascene is a unique experience not to be missed. Here hundreds of Fish visit the shallows of Doctors Gully every hide tide looking for a free meal. You can feed and even touch fish species including milkfish, bream, catfish, mullet and barramundi among others. A family experience not to be missed with Adults and Children alike sharing in the action.


Adults: $8 
Children: $5
 Concession: $6

DECK CHAIR CINEMA


Run by the Film Society in Darwin, this outdoor cinema, set amoungst a tropical garden runs seven nights a week during the dry season. Screenings include moves from family favourites right through to foreign films. The atmosphere is very laid back and casual.
Cushions are supplied but it is recommend that people bring their own for extra comfort.

INDO PACIFIC MARINE


Another goodie for those wondering what to do in Darwin.
A tour of this exhibit will enlighten you on the amazing natural eco-system of the coral reefs of the Darwin Harbour. Showcasing displays of living coral ecosystems and the diversity of animals associated with coral reefs , such as sea horses, clown fish and butterfly fish.

EAST POINT
Close to Darwin's CBD, East Point is a little nature reserve that offers all year round swimming in Lake Alexander, tons of barbecue areas and picnic areas, heaps of military history that stretches back to world war 2 and a small bustling community of remote control plan enthusiasts.

In Darwin there is plenty of attractions for anyone wondering what to do in Darwin.
Everything from nature to modern marvels can be found, and most of it is free. If your coming to Darwin we hope you have a great time and enjoy our lovely city.

Where is the Northern Territory

Because of the vague nature of its name, people tend to wonder, “where is the Northern Territory”. Located in the central northern regions of Australia, the Northern Territory ( or NT ) is a federal territory of Australia. The NT shares borders with Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

To the north, the territory is bordered by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Despite the size of the NT—over 1,349,129km sq, the territory is sparsely populated with approx. 229,675 residents. This makes it the least populous of Australia’s eight states and territories. The majority of the Northern Territory Population reside in its capital city Darwin. Residents of the Northern Territory are often known simply as 'Territorians'.

The Northern Territory was first discovered by Europeans back in the mid 17th century. Namely the British whose first attempts at settling in the coastal regions in the 19th century failed until the establishment of Port Darwin in 1869.

Today the economy is based on tourism, especially Kakadu National Park in the Top End and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) in central Australia, and mining.
Although the British were the first Europeans to have laid eyes on the Northern Territory, the archeological history of the area begins over 40,000 years ago with Indigenous Australians who settled here at that time. Extensive seasonal trade links existed between them and the people of Indonesia for at least five centuries.

Where is the Northern Territory of Australia, a question no longer shrouded in mystery! This area of Australia is also where travelers can find Corroborree Billabong and the amazing array of wildlife and natural wetlands can be found.