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Best things to do in Darwin

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Curated selection of points

It might be bordered by some spectacular sights, but that’s no good reason to rush off before you’ve seen the real Darwin.

When coming in for a touchdown in the Northern Territory capital, a view of emerald-blue waterways lined with dusky orange sand bars and vast expanses of land is enough to get anyone bouncing in their window seat, keen as anything to get out to explore. But stop right there. Please don’t make the rookie error of exiting this tropical city on Darwin tours without becoming acquainted with its one-of-a-kind, vibrant personality.

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Darwin Waterfront
Start off at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Located on the lands of the Larrakia, also known as the saltwater people.
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Darwin Wave Lagoon
The Darwin Wave Lagoon is one of Darwin Waterfront Precinct’s main attractions, especially for kids.
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Darwin Harbour Cruises
Set sail from Stokes Hill Wharf at Darwin Waterfront Precinct with Darwin Harbour Cruises.
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Mindil Beach
Stay safe from crocs and stingers at the seawall-protected beach at the Darwin Waterfront.
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Casuarina Beach
Stay safe from crocs and stingers at the seawall-protected beach at the Darwin Waterfront.
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Nightcliff Beach
Stay safe from crocs and stingers at the seawall-protected beach at the Darwin Waterfront.
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Darwin Deckchair Cinema
Settle into the warm evening, cold beer in hand, as the film rolls.
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Darwin Botanic Gardens
Get a taste of the tropics without leaving town, by taking a stroll in the rainforest gully of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
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Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Just across the way from the gardens, you’ll find the Mindil Beach Sunset Market.
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Parap Village Markets
Parap Village Markets are open every Saturday morning, 8am-2pm.
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Crocosaurus Cove
Crocosaurus Cove is the only place in the country where you can swim with a crocodile.
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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Spend a morning walking around the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT).
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Darwin Military Museum
Another way to cool off on a hot day, while also learning more about Darwin and her past, is to marvel at the Darwin Military Museum.
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RFDS Darwin Experience
Learn more about the bombing of Darwin.
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Darwin Aviation Museum
Fill some time walking around the museum and purpose-built hangar to take in the impressive collection of aviation artefacts.
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Fannie Bay Gaol
Drop a much-appreciated gold coin donation to spend an hour exploring this fascinating slice of Darwin’s history: the Fannie Bay Gaol.
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WW2 Oil Tunnels
Built during WW2 to keep the precious oil safe hidden, these tunnels were in fact never used during the war years.
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