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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Northern Territory  /  Top End  /  Darwin

Darwin

4.2
Specialty Museums · Water Parks · Beaches
Outback Capital of the Northern Territory
The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia. Built on a cliff overlooking the city’s harbor, Darwin has a picturesque setting and an easygoing charm. Its skyline is mostly low-rise buildings with a smattering of skyscrapers in the center. The historical homeland of the Larrakia indigenous people, Darwin has developed over time into a multicultural city of about 130,000 inhabitants. Plan your tour of Darwin and Australia travel itinerary using our Australia attractions planning website.
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    Top Darwin tours

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    Popular things to do in Darwin

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    Duration: 8 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Darwin

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    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Wildlife in Darwin

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    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
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    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Casuarina Coastal Reserve
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    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Safari
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    Hidden gems in Darwin

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    Park
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    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Photography Tour
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    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    East Point Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
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    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Parliament House ©
    Landmark
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    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Darwin

    Territory Wildlife Park ©
    Wildlife Area
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Magnetic Termite Mounds ©
    Geologic Formation
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    Litchfield National Park
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Wangi Falls ©
    Waterfall
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    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Florence Falls ©
    Waterfall
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Darwin

    Viva La Body ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Viva La Body
    5.0
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Parap Market ©
    Flea Market
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    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    Readback Books and Aboriginal Art ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
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    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Book Shop Darwin ©
    Shopping Mall
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    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    Charter North 4WD Safaris ©
    Hiking / Camping Tour
    Charter North 4WD Safaris
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    Speed Boats Tour
    Speed Boats Tours
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Wave Lagoon ©
    Water Park
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Tourism Australia

    Message from Tourism Australia

    Welcome to the Northern Territory's unhurried capital, Darwin, with its balmy nights, colourful characters and outdoor adventures. Darwin may be laid-back but it could never be described as dull. As well as markets, crocodiles and cruises, you'll find strong Aboriginal cultures here, as evidenced by the array of languages spoken in the streets, and the vibrant Aboriginal art that fills the city's galleries and museums. The city's proximity to Asia means you'll also find strong Asian influences, especially in the energetic food scene and night markets.