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Darwin at a Glance

Darwin is the capital city of Northern Territory, Australia. Darwin is home to people from more than 60 nationalities and 70 different ethnic backgrounds. The city's multicultural mix is particularly highlighted by its many exciting ethnic cultural festivals and weekly food and craft markets. Darwin is gateway to Litchfield National Park, the Tiwi Islands, Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Darwin's proximity to South East Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor.

Area 112 Square Kilometers

Population 0.13 Million

Winter Temperature 29 C

Summer Temperature 32 C

Best Time To Visit May to September

Air

Darwin is served by Darwin International Airport which is close to the city's Central Business district in the Northern suburbs for regional, domestic and international flights. Airlines like Silk Air, Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, Air India and Jet Airways operates flights between India and Darwin.

Mindil Beach

It is a beach located near the Darwin's central business district. Mindil Beach holds the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets which runs during the dry season of every year. It is an exciting and unique part of the world where the coconut palms swaying in the sunset are a must to enjoy. The indigenous culture and natural beauty attracts a huge number of visitors all year round.

Skycity Darwin

It is a casino in Darwin which boasts over 750 exciting electronic gaming machines including recently released Phantom, Flintstones and Elvis machines. The Skycity Darwin has biggest number and widest variety of gaming machine options, and is the ultimate entertainment centre in Darwin.

Territory Wildlife Park

The Territory Wildlife Park is a zoo at Berry Springs, 60 kms. The Park is famous for its native flora and fauna of the top end. It is a mix of zoo-type exhibits and natural bush, with attractions spread out around a 4km loop road linked with free shuttle trains and natural walking paths.

Lake Alexander

Lake Alexander is a man-made lake named in honour of Alec Fong Lim who was Lord Mayor of Darwin. The site of Lake Alexander was originally an area of low-lying coastal marsh Darwin. Lake Alexander has a maximum depth of 2.8 metres and a water quality similar to other naturally occurring swimming areas. It provides free swimming and playground facilities, with a safe beach, bike tracks, BBQ and picnic areas. Swimmers are safe from water sports like kayaks, sailboats etc. as the swimming and sports areas are different.

Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park with its lush woodlands, spectacular waterfalls, sparkling plunge pools and tall termite mounds is an increasingly popular trip from Darwin. Just a few kilometres after the parkâs entrance youâll see the surreal, tombstone-like field of giant termite mounds. Million-strong armies of tiny termites have built these on a north-south axis to protect the interiors from intense sun. The intelligently designed buildings are marvels - many of which are more than 2m tall â from the nearby boardwalk.

Darwin Military Museum

The Darwin Military Museum (DMM) was founded in the mid 1960s by Lieutenant Colonel Jack Haydon and members of the Northern Territory branch of the Royal Australian Artillery Association. The Association, throughout it's numerous contacts, soon started accumulating war memorabilia from all over the Territory, other parts of Australia and internationally. Since then, several notable local collectors have also contributed greatly to the museumâs exhibits including the newest The Defence of Darwin Experience (DDE).

Holmes Jungle Nature Park

Holmes Jungle Nature Park protects large numbers of birds, mammals and reptiles that seek refuge in the cool monsoon rainforest. The hilltop area overlooks the wetlands and surrounding bushland and is an ideal spot for a picnic. On your walk down to the jungle make sure you keep an eye out for red-backed fairy-wrens, which are common in pandanus clumps in the park.In the Wet Season you might see spangled drongos and pied imperial-pigeons.

Casuarina Square

With over 190 stores and retailers, including Kmart, Big W, Woolworths and Coles, Casuarina Square has something for everyone. The Centre easily accessible from any part of the city, by bus, taxi or your personal vehicle.

Rapid Creek Business Village

It offers the local community a range of retailers and services with approximately 30 suites located in the centre. In these weekly Sunday Markets, you can experience the fun, relax and enjoy the cultural atmosphere that the Northern Territory is all about.

Smith Street Mall

This mall is the central hub of the central business district where locals and visitors can shop for aboriginal art, locally made jewellery and tropical clothing. Many outdoor events are held there during the dry seasons to entertain the tourists.