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bodykidd (contributor)

The largest falls in Litchfield are Wangi Falls. Here you can swim and snorkel in a large pool set in a rainforest.

In the wet season, the flow of water is awesome. The falls aren’t accessible all year round, and swimming is sometimes prohibited after heavy rain due to powerful currents in the pool.

A nature trail leads from the camping and BBQ area to the top of the falls and back down to the car park.

bettystreese (contributor)

About 100 Km out of Darwin, Litchfield National park is a must see for a relaxing picnic, a dip in the pools below the falls, and some relaxing. Very beautiful, the natural waterfalls offer the perfect opportunity to cool off (especially after rediculously long motorbike rides down no speed limit freeways – see my travelogues) from the heat of the Northern territory. Take someone special, relax and just enjoy the coolness of the trees, the water, and watch as kids dive from the rocks – embarrassing me cause I couldnt do it, and yet these kids can and are so much younger than me!!!

miracleamble (contributor)

I came to Litchfield NP via a 1-day tour with “Litchfield Dreams”. This small group 12-pax day tour (7am-7pm) consisted of visits to the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park. Cost of day-tour was A$99 (circa 2003).

Wangi Falls is one of a few permanent spring fed waterfalls in the National Park. You can never take the Aussies out of the water, certainly not in such a beautiful environment with such crystal clear waters tumbling down on you. It is the one of the Park’s best swimming and picnicking spots. Its campground is complete with hot showers, toilets, barbecues,a kiosk and serves as a good base from which to explore the Park. You can swim between May to October and watch the thundering waterfalls during the monsoon period.

There are platforms where you can take a rest and suck in the view, or you can do most of what folks do – stripped down to your swimming apparel and take a plunge into the inviting clear blue-green pool and get a nice water massage with the waters of falls tumbling down on you.

worrytom (contributor)

Located just over 100 kilometers south of Darwin and an easy days drive there and back with good blacktop roads all the way..a visit to this wonderful National Park is a great day out..over1500 square kilometers in area the parks main attractions are the many beautiful waterfalls, Make sure that you have time to visit the wonderful “Florence falls” This being one of many waterfalls in the park.The falls are quite a hike from the carpark area but information maps show you the way..This is a wonderful swimming area at the base of the falls and really quite beautiful in its location.I found it to be so cooling after the heat of the walk. There are also many wonderful swimming holes(most free of crocodiles)to be found in the park , The huge ant hills are a sight to behold some standing over four meters high there is just so much great all round scenery to be enjoyed…alive with birdlife and native animals make sure that your camera batteries are charged as this is a photographers dream. Also make sure that you bring your swimming togs and a towel as there are just so many great swimming spots..There are great campgrounds here and hiking tracks
Make sure that you have PLENTY of water with you at all times…
ALWAYS: take notice of signs near swimming areas as crocodiles get into some areas in the wet season
Be aware of your surrounding so as not to hurt yourself as some parts of this park are very isolated.
Carry your mobile phone and be aware of emergency numbers
Always use public toilets when in service areas. Better than being bitten on the bum by a snake!!!

keydisrupt (contributor)

A little more than 100 kilometers from Darwin, Litchfield National Park is a smaller, more easily accessible mimic of Kakadu National Park. Litchfield lacks Kakadu’s Aboriginal culture and wildlife, and its gorges are nothing next to Jim Jim and Twin Falls. But a day here hiking around the waterfalls and swimming in the various waterholes is most enjoyable, particularly if you have been roughing it in the Outback for several days beforehand. In a day it is possible to see most Litchfield’s highlights, including its termite mounds, Buley Rock Hole, and Wangi, Tolmer, and Florence Falls.

legendgop (contributor)

I came to Litchfield NP via a 1-day tour with “Litchfield Dreams”. This small group 12-pax day tour (7am-7pm) consisted of visits to the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park. Cost of day-tour was A$99 (circa 2003).

This is a spot popular with families. Practically crowded and the air is rich with the laughters and merriment of people really enjoying themselves. The spring-fed fresh cascades here are inviting and crocodile-free. You can hop from rockhole to rockhole, enjoying the sun and the warm cascading waters.

The red mud along the edges can also be used as body paint as long as you know how to mix them correctly and uniformly.

pochardhank (contributor)

I came to Litchfield NP via a 1-day tour with “Litchfield Dreams”. This small group 12-pax day tour (7am-7pm) consisted of visits to the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park. Cost of day-tour was A$99 (circa 2003).

One of the highlights of the Park are the numerous termite mounds (nicknamed “cathedrals”) or…if you have it another way, high piles of termite excrement. These mounds can be higher than a grown man and as wide as a big tree trunk. In actual, these are the homes to termite colonies and inside the mounds, lay a network of paths, arches, tunnels, chimneys, caverns and insulation, meant to confuse and comfound attacking enemies as well as serving functions such as storage, nursery etc. (Ants are termites greatest enemies)

The mounds are aligned north to south to minimise the exposure to the sun, hence the term “magnetic”. How nature guides the termites to build mounds with entrances facing the north is a natural mystery.

To me, they resembled giant tombstones.

fizzlabrador (contributor)

Unfortunately I only had 1 day spare after attending my nephews wedding plus a day to recover!!!!! I pre booked a day trip to Litchfield Park and only wish I had longer to experience at least an overnighter. It was brilliant. We visited and swam at several falls and water holes. At the end of the trip we received a voucher to eat at a local pub where we received a fantastic meal. Alternately there is also Kakadu which is probably the best known of the NT parks. Even a day trip is well woprth the time and money

puddingsbobcat (contributor)

Recommend going to Katherine Gorge, Cutta Cutta Caves, Litchfield National Park.

Katherine Gorge was great, travelling on the river in the gorge by boat spying crocodiles was certainly an experience I won’t forget soon.

Cutta Cutta Caves was very good for tourists – well guided tour, stable path. Geared toward the first time cave visitor, not the experienced spelunker.

Litchfield National Park – termite mounds, walking down the creek, seeing the falls and climbing to the top were well worth the price of the tour.

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bodykidd (contributor)

The Mindil Beach Market really is almost a compulsory must do when in Darwin – and it was so good that Lady Gaw and I braved the hoards of tourists and locals and went there twice – and both on the very popular Thursday late afternoon and into the evening. (Market is also open Sunday afternoon/evening).

Perhaps one of the great drawing attractions for the market is the sunset. There seems to be a strange nightly ritual in the warmer parts of the world to see the sun setting. I’m wondering if there is an attitude that develops in the tropics – A. “There is no tomorrow and therefore lets party,” or B. “Today has been really hot and sweaty and I just want the cool of the evening.” Not sure which is the correct answer from either of my 2 conspiracy theories?

The first visit we travelled to and from by Darwinbus from the Darwin Bus interchange and judging from the on line bus information, there seems to be lots of bus options getting to/from the market. The second visit was by rental car and its quite a job trying to find somewhere to park ‘the beast.’

Both visits we ate the same main course – 2 satay sticks on top of the very popular Indonesian/Malay Gado Gado and topped with onion, prawn crackers and then lots of yummy satay sauce and extra chilly if required – yes please. Cost was a very reasonable $A10 each. Ice cream in a cone completed the 2 course meal, but there was considerably more options for the hungry and not quite so hungry – there are 60 different food stall holders listed on the web site.

There was a very wide range of ‘stuff’ available for sale, but the one item that did not seem to be obtainable – leg ropes to tie around the ankles of Lady Gaw and other shop/market stall addicted ladies and used to drag them out when time had long expired. I did suggest the idea to one stall owner and he commented that would loose him business – no it would gain you business from husbands/partners/boy friends. As we left that stall I could see from his eyes that the idea did have considerable appeal. The web site lists 199 in the Arts, Craft & Service Stalls section.

On our second visit, Lady Gaw went to another stall that she had bought ‘stuff’ from the previous week only to be told that the lady stall owner was overseas – gee she must have spent a lot the previous visit.

Great spot for a meal, so long as you don’t mind the crowds, the noise, the dust and maybe the flies at some times of the year (I won’t mention the crocodiles, but then again not sure if they could put up with all the above either). Also a great spot for buying up all the stuff you really don’t need/want (photos 4 and 5 – do you really want a stuffed cane toad?), listening to live performers of various styles/talents, looking/buying Aboriginal art and for people watching too.

bettystreese (contributor)

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This is a must do when in Darwin..each Thursday and Sunday nights this market is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike.
Take wander through the large marketplace and look at the various crafts and locally produced leather products..ie: sandals.,Kangaroo leather wrist bands and necklaces also various crocodile skin products.belts,hatbands…stockwhips.(you wont find better anywhere).Then there is the amzing selection of food and as this is such a cosmopolitan place the choices are tremendous…Italian, Indonesian,Aussie bush food, Chinese, Seafood,middle eastern, malaysian, Thai, Vietnames, the list goes on..then join the locals and sit on the grass or on the beach . and have a few “coldies” or a bottle of wine..put on your “wobbly boots”and watch an amazing sunset..over the water..
Dont forget to watch “The guy on the electronic Didgeridoos” this is quite amazing performance and on my last visit there were hundreds taking the opportunity to hear him…

miracleamble (contributor)

It was a few years ago that I visited Darwin – but on Thursday / Sunday nights (depending what season you are travelling in) they had these awesome markets down by the beach. There were many stalls selling food, trinkets and all sorts of fun things – and everyone would gather down there and watch the sun set on the beach whilst strolling around the
markets. I’ve never seen a sunset quite like the ones in Darwin, and the ambience
at the markets just made the whole experience that much more fun.
I do suggest you check out the markets – great for the whole family!

worrytom (contributor)

Home to the famous Mindil Beach Thursday night and Sunday day Markets, I would highly recommend watching the sun go down from this point.

After a wander around the market stalls shopping for crafts and gifts pick up something to eat from the variety of food stalls that offer something from all corners of the globe.

Pull up a perch with your ‘tucker’ and simply just watch the changing colours of the sun over Fannie Bay & the Timor Sea.

keydisrupt (contributor)

Almost as much a ‘Local Custom’ as a ‘To Do’, the Mindil Beach markets, also described to us as a ‘Tourist Trap’, are a local institution in Darwin. They run twice weekly, on Thursday and Sunday afternoons from about 1700 until 2000 and at the least are a great place to look around, people-watch, wander over to the beach to watch the sunset, and to taste and buy food.

The only little snag is that it seems half of Darwin turns up, so as the evening goes on everything becomes a little crowded. My suggestion would be to arrive early, as we did, it’s easier to look around: if you have a car, the parking also is less chaotic then, though you may have trouble finding it later!

Apart from buying food, with many stalls offering delicacies from a huge variety of cuisines (the “Roadkill Café”, offering kangaroo, crocodile, camel and buffalo was an interesting variation), you can book cruise tickets, buy clothing, toys and trinkets, or even try yourself on a portable climbing wall. There also were several local bands giving performances and selling CDs of their music.

legendgop (contributor)

The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, (also known as the Sunset or Mindil Markets), have been operating at Mindil Beach every Thursday night of the Dry Season since 1987 and on Sunday nights in the Dry since 1995.

Around 240 stalls operate every Thursday night, attracting thousands who come to eat, drink and watch the sun set over the Arafura Sea.

Almost 60 food stalls, including Korean, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, Thai, Laotian, Indian and even Yugoslavian. Aussie food stalls offer emu, kangaroo and sausage “sangers” (sandwiches) – about the only food you won’t find at Mindil Beach is a hot dog.

The remainder of the stalls are art and craft or charity stalls. Local arts and crafts and local entertainment are encouraged. The Sunday evening markets are smaller, with around 110 stalls.

pochardhank (contributor)

We had just settled into our hotel room when it was time to walk down to the market. It is a bit of a walk from the Esplanade area, but we didn’t mind. You can hear the place about two blocks away. The Mindil Beach Sunset market is a weekly fair of food, crafts and fun. As soon as you get into the market your senses are overwhelmed with music, crowd noise and the delicious smells of all the vendors selling an exotic mix of Asian and Australian food. The best way we found to enjoy it was do a complete walk through of the vendors then decide what you’d like to buy and the food you’d like to try and go back and enjoy yourself. Near sunset most newbies head to the beach to watch the sun set over Darwin harbour. Our sunset was not that spectacular, but it was nice all the same. By all means do the market if you get a chance during your visit. The admission is free and you won’t be sorry.

fizzlabrador (contributor)

This is one place that everyone raves about. All I can say is that you’ve gotta do it once :o) It’s probably too crowded for me….but I did enjoy the sunset and the food is pretty good too.
As far as markets goes…the local one where we stayed at Nightcliff was way better for bargains! :o)
However…Mindil does have it’s own website….pretty impressive too ;o)

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laciechirping (contributor)

The greatest natural disaster in Australia’s history was on 24 December 1974 when Cyclone Tracy destroyed the city of Darwin. Overnight, 48,000 people were made homeless by the ferocity of Tracy.

The Cyclone Tracy Gallery features documentary footage,photographs and for me, the most disturbing was being in a small darkened room with a thunderous recording of Cyclone Tracy racing through Darwin.

I imagined that all I would hear is a strong wind whistling through Darwin with a bit of crashing and banging. But in reality there is also the frightening sound of tin sheets scraping along the ground at over 200 km/h before crashing into houses, power poles and trees.

zenyattashops (contributor)

The Maritime Gallery at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is a collection of the different types of boats found in South East Asia.

Included are original pearling luggers, refugee boats and illegal fishing vessels. There are also smaller craft such as canoes and catamarans.

The exhibit is split level so you can view the boats from above as well as down below. It’s housed indoors and airconditioned with a lovely view toward the blue green waters of Fannie Bay.

frizzymarvel (contributor)

Often referred to simply as MAGNT (the acronym), Darwin’s Museum and Gallery is well worth a visit – and if you time that visit for the late afternoon it’s just a stroll across the carpark to the Darwin Ski Club (separate tip) for dinner.

As you arrive, it must be said that the building looks to be more utilitarian than attractive. Inside though, past the reception desk and the surprisingly good bookshop, the galleries flow together extremely well and it’s easy to forgive the ‘form follows function’ architecture!

MAGNT isn’t large, but what’s on display is very well presented. Upstairs you’ll find the art section – focussed entirely on work by Australian artists, but spanning from John Glover in Van Diemen’s Land of the early 1800s, through the Impressionists such as Rupert Bunny and on to more modern works. It’s almost a “who’s who?” of Australian art.

Downstairs there’s a good display covering Australia through the geological ages; extinct wildlife from the dinosaurs to the megafauna which lasted until about 40,000 years ago with the coming of Aboriginals; and the current wildlife of the Territory. Head on a little further for an excellent display on Cyclone Tracey, including a “virtual experience” in which you stand in a darkened room (simulating a Darwin house on the night of the cyclone) while listening to a soundtrack recording of the cyclone itself. The clear sounds of large objects being thrown around at 250km/hr would have been far more worrying than the sound of the wind itself!

Visits to the MAGNT are free, but unfortunately there is a “no photographs” rule, so you will have to be content with my exterior photos.

Open weekdays 0900-1700
Weekends and public holidays 1000-1700

alpinespook (contributor)

I’m not a real ‘museum’ person but I really enjoyed this place. It is a great place to go to familiarise yourself with the aboriginal culture, learn all about crocs & it also has a great section dedicated to the big Cyclone Tracey that devistated Darwin in 1974 complete with sounds. I recommend you visit this place.

zestysnotty (contributor)

The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory overlooks the blue green waters of Fannie Bay and is set in lovely tropical gardens.

Exhibits include Aboriginal culture, maritime, archaeology & natural history plus a moving Cyclone Tracy Gallery showing the tragedy of Christmas Day 1974.

Admission is free but you will need to find transport because it’s away from the CBD area.

perlbarr (contributor)

“Sweetheart” was a 17 foot crocodile who terrorised boats on Sweets Billabong for years. A giant of a crocodile his favoured trick was to attack boats and in particular propellars. In 1979 several locals decided to trap “Sweetheart” and transfer him to a crocodile farm, in so doing make their local billabong safe.

The task was very difficult and eventually they succeeded by baiting a trap with a dead Dingo they found by the side of the road. During the transport of Sweetheart to Darwin he died and was subsequently preserved and put on display in the Museum & Art Gallery of The Northern Territory.

Sweetheart competes with the Cyclone Tracy exhibit as the most popular exhibit.

warriortemp (contributor)

The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is a fascinating place to visit. It features the history, science and visual art of the Northern Territory and its people. The museum was originally located in the Darwin Town Hall which was was severely damaged during Cyclone Tracy in 1974. The new museum located on Bullocky Point opened on 10 September 1981. There is a permanent exhibit dedicated to Cyclone Tracy. They have a Discovery Center especially for kids with many “hands-on” displays. The Boat Shed Gallery was built in 1992 to display the Northern Territory’s maritime history. The art collection consists of over 30,000 items of art and material culture. There is also a nice cafe on the ground floor. Admission is free. It is okay to take pictures of everything except the artwork. See also separate tips on the Cyclone Tracy Exhibit, the Discovery Center for Kids, the Estuarine Crocodile Exhibit, the Sweetheart the Crocodile Display, and a travelogue on the Boatshed Gallery.

sodabummin (contributor)

It was Bill Bryson who convinced me to pay a visit to this Museum/Gallery. (Heck, he devoted 6 pages of his travelogue “Down Under” to it) His narrations intrigued me enough to reshuffle my plans, make a detour and pay the place a visit.

The big draw in Bill’s stories was the box jellies. There they were in the aquariums, floating gracefully by blinking so angelicly. It was almost hypnotic. How could something so small and so innocent-looking packed such a whallop of a sting, poisonous enough to kill a healthy human in seconds in excruciating pain? (In fact, it is a mystery why a number of indigenous Aussie creatures use extremely deadly poisons as a defence)

Another draw was “Sweetheart”, a stuffed 5m, 780kg saltwater crocodile which was quite a celebrity in the 70s. This formidable predator gained notoriety for attacking several aluminium dinghies at a popular Darwin fishing spot, and on 19 July 1979, was finally caught in a trap and anaesthetised. Unfortunately in the attempt to haul him ashore, Sweetheart became entangled with a sunken log and drowned.

A 3rd draw are the Cyclone Tracy Exhibits. Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin on Christmas eve 1974, and almost flattened and destroyed the entire city. I remembered entering a sound room, and stood there in the dark, all alone, listening to the sounds of REAL wind (recorded during the attack) howling, wailing & menacing around me. Chilling.

The Museum and Gallery houses many other galleries of exhibits from areas of natural sciences to geology history to native, ethnic, contemplary and abstract artforms plus a huge maritime collection of watercrafts. The place could amuse you for quite a few hours.

Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 9am to 5pm
Weekends and Public Holidays: 10am to 5pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.

There is a gift shop as well as a cafe: Cornucopia Museum Cafe

Admission to the museum is FREE! (however entry fees to some exhibitions may apply)

drillsleuth (contributor)

I was attracted to the museum as I’d heard they have an excellent permanent exhibition on Cyclone Tracy, the cyclone that all but destroyed Darwin on Christmas Eve 1974. In the lead up to that cyclone a next door neighbouring family had moved to Darwin from our own suburb and we feared for their lives as the news of the cyclone hit our airwaves ‘down south.’ It was some days later that we heard the family had survived the cyclone and dad and the kids had made it back to Melbourne, while ‘mum’ had to be taken to a Sydney hospital for treatment for her injuries sustained that terrible night in Darwin. Some weeks later she was repatriated back to Melbourne to join up with her family. Needless to say our TV and radio news reports at the time were full of reports on the devastation caused by the cyclone and the stories on how 20,000 + people were evacuated by air from the city in only a few days.

The Tracy exhibition graphically portrays that terrible event in Australian history. We were amused at some of the movie like sets used to display the interiors of homes in the lead up to the cyclone and well remembered some of the furnishings from that era. There is an excellent Cyclone Tracy on line exhibition.

The museum has much more to offer and includes an exhibition on ‘Sweetheart,’ the unfortunate name for a massive crocodile that attacked smaller fishing boats. He was captured but unfortunately died and is now preserved for all to see – quite a scary exhibition! (photo above)

There is a lot more to see at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and includes Aboriginal art, natural history of the NT and a fascinating collection of sea going craft from Australia’s neighbouring countries that have made it into the Top End – and included a Vietnamese boat that somehow made it carrying 9 ‘boat people’ from the 1978 (photo above).

Depeniding on your interests, allow 2 – 3 hours minimum to appreciate the museum – where entry is free.

There is also an excellent on-site café that serves a wide selection of food and drinks – and yes it is licensed. We went one afternoon and then had dinner and drinks while watching the sun set at the across the road Darwin Water Ski Club (separate tip).

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sailorspots (contributor)

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This is a worthwhile day out while in Darwin and is certainly a “close up” for anybody that has never seen crocodiles THIS CLOSE..The river cruise guarantees that you will see many large crocs and they certainly do that….The tour not only includes the river cruise but also stops at Fogg Dam “wetlands” for a look at an abundance of birdlife..and a visit to the “Window on the Wetlands” centre is most interesting with a detailed look at the local wildlifes ecological interaction with all the wetlands…there is also a great opportunity to handle some really large and small python (snakes).. I was more than happy with this day out..

elmocheese (contributor)

What I loved most about this cruise is that the crocodiles are in the wild, and it’s up to them whether or not they partake in this tourism venture. As with most animals, food will attract them. I didn’t see this as an abuse of their freedom in any way. This is probably not their normal behaviour, although jumping definitely IS something they do. But this is one way to see wild crocs up close and I found this very interesting. Seeing the structure and detail of their skin is amazing.
With the Jumping Croc crew, you feel very safe. On the larger Adelaide River Queen boat, there is an open deck above and glassed deck below. You get the better view on the lower deck naturally because of the angle you view the crocs when they jump.

officemonkey (contributor)

I came to Adelaide River via a 1-day tour with “Litchfield Dreams”. This small group 12-pax day tour (7am-7pm) consisted of visits to the Adelaide River and Litchfield National Park. Cost of day-tour was A$99 (circa 2003).

Adelaide River is one of the most crocodile infested rivers in Darwin. Most folks came here for the jumping crocs…yes, you’ve read right….jumping handbags!

Upon arriving at the shed for the river cruise and after a morning top-up of tea/coffee and cakes, it was time to seek out leaping handbags. This part of the tour is handled by another company: Jumping Crocodile Cruise.

The cruise took about 1.5 hours. Along the way, seekers sought out the sun-bathing crocs along the muddy/swampy edges of the river. In fact, some of the crocs became so familiar that they were given nicknames.

Once a good location had been decided, staff then proceeded to hang chunks of meat via a long pole near the water to draw the crocs and once the crocs came reasonably near, the meat was then raised to induce the crocs to leap out of the water (hence, the “jump’) to grab the morsel of food. For a frenzy 20 minutes or so, crocs were literally leaping around us. Folks staying in the lower deck would get to see the body of the crocs REAL close whilst folks on the upper deck would be busy clicking away trying to capture shots from a vantage point.

And there are quite a number of giant and powerful handbags out there. You wouldn’t want to be in the waters with them.

Some folks criticised the circus-like atmosphere of this tour. Wild crocs were never meant to be fed thisaway and never meant to be leaping, had been the opposing arguments. While I do not totally disagree with them, the tour did allow me to see these giant reptiles up close in the wild. You don’t get to do this everyday.

The cruise also provides a good opportunity to take a good look at the wetlands/mangrove swamps of Darwin and aside from crocs, chances to see other indigenious creatures such as kites.

jigglecosty (contributor)

The Adelaide River Queen will take you along the murky waters of the Adelaide River where you will find some of the most dangerous reptiles in Australia. Residents of the Northern Territory and other northern areas of Australia, the huge saltwater crocodiles are the stars of your time aboard this boat on the river.

Knowledgeable guides will do their utmost to attract these residents of the wild whilst educating you about their habitat and habits.

Alongside the saltwater crocodiles you will also find a wonderful display of birdlife which your guides will point out and tell you about. You might see hawks or kingfishers playing along and above the water.

Cruises operate from 1 April to 31 October at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 and last approximately one hour.

fruitybolden (contributor)

On the Arnhem Highway right at the bridge over the Adelaide River there’s the jumping crocodiles. This is the original operation and is worth the visit if you would like to see the capabilities of these monstrous reptiles in complete safety.

smarewolf (contributor)

This is a must, not only entertaining but also very informative. You learn about the crock, the specifics re sizes, ages, maturity etc, and you also see them in action and hear some of the croc’s personal history as all are recoginised and named.

pendleride (contributor)

Commercial tour companies out of Darwin almost all offer jumping crocodile cruises. The cruises usually last approximately an hour and, while definitely touristy and not an altogether genuine wildlife experience, offer close up views of Estuarine Crocodiles (“Salties”) jumping for meat. The crocodiles are wild, and it is fun to see at least once. In addition to the crocodiles, these feedings also attract Black and Whistling Kites, which put on quite an aerial display.

pushgeorge (contributor)

Chance to see wild crocodiles jumping out of the water and wild birds swooping down. The Adelaide River Experience operates a smaller boat with only 2-30 people in it’s own section of the Adelaide River so you get to get close to the action. However it only operates during the “dry” season. We got a 1hr 20 minute cruise as part of our “1 hour” cruise and saw 5 crocodiles and a dozen black kites.
The cruise which leaves from near the Adelaide River Bridge on the Arnhem Highway operates larger (more crowded) boats and keeps to a stricter time limit.

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thirdfocus (contributor)

I was recommended this trip by a friend who said it was one of the best things she did in Australia. I agree, it was fantastic.

Spent 3 days on a guided tour round Kakadu with Gondwana tours. The group was small (9 of us including the guide) and we spent each night camping by a billabong. Each day was spent driving or hiking round different parts of the park, swimming in waterfalls and rivers and learning about the flora, fauna and aboriginal history.

The scenery was stunning, and the wildlife amazing. In 3 days we managed to see wallabies, frilled neck lizards, snakes, ostriches, boars, bats, crocodiles, kookabura, parrots and many more.

The guide was fantastic, extremely professional, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about his job.

unreevewoodstock (contributor)

Kakadu is nature at your door according to the travel brochures. It was a long drive to find the door I might tell you…300k each way so you could even say you had been there and seen the door from the outside!

Well one day does not really even begin to show you this marvellous place…just makes you wish you were staying over with your 4Wd, camping gear and Zig ( V.Ter 1+1) who is a park ranger and knows it all.

On our way we travelled on the Arnhem Highway passed through Humpty Doo (great name) and had a break at The Bark Hut. You will see a photo of our coach overtaking a road train. If you drive yourself know what you are in for on the roads….see my tip. This monster had 86 wheels!

We visited the Waradjon Cultural Centre, cruised on Yellow Water to view the wild life, had a mediocre lunch IMO and as a climax climbed around the Nourlangie Aboriginal site. The latter is a bit of a climb so mind yourself

foreverciky (contributor)

Booked a day trip out of Darwin through the YHA at a cost of $AU134 plus entrance fee. Picked up behind the YHA alternately there is hotel pick up at 6.30am. We drove for about 90 mins before stopping for breakfast at own cost I had a hot muffin straight from the oven they also do full cooked breakfasts.
Unfortunately 1 day does not do justice to Kakadu but if like me you are stuck for time don’t miss it. Of course you must chose the right time of year because of the wet and dry season. Most of the park is closed from Nov-May because of the rain. I was lucky going the first week of May although we didn’t get to see as much bird life or crocoldiles as I had hoped simply because they are spoilt for choice with all the water.

bruceradon (contributor)

Well, as mentioned in my intro, most people are here to visit Kakadu and Litchfield national parks which I think are fantastic and 2 of Australias best! so they are definate must do’s! Litchfield can be done in a day trip. Kakadu is usually done in a 3 day/2 night camping trip. Best time to go is June to October when all the crocs have been cleared away and the waterfalls are all open(Jim Jim falls being the big attraction). I was dumb enough to do a day trip, you just cant see it in a day!($141 for the day with Aussie Adventure tours).

In the city of Darwin, its a fantastic city to get hammered! cheap beer and everyone else seems pissed so it seems rude not to join in!

Mindil beach, the main beach, just a 20 minute walk from town is very quiet and nice place to chill out and watch sunset! In Summer the crocs will be in the sea so you cant enter! They have a great market here twice a week in winter, definately worth visiting.They have all kinds of clothes, jewellery and food!

Visit Cullen Bay, about a 20 minute walk from town, its a rich area with nice appartments, yachts, and fancy restaurants!

The museum is pretty food, theyve got a huge stinger box jellyfish in a glass case. Also theyve got a stuffed crocodile, ‘sweetheart’, a 5.5 metre saltie, who scared the crap out of fisherman in the area for years!

Alexander lake, a short drive from city is nice place to spend an arvo chilling out!

Visit the pubs and get hammered!

cheapbrora (contributor)

Kakadu National Park is one of the best parks in all of Australia. It is filled with wildlife, Aboriginal paintings, and plenty of natural wonders. It is an experience that should not be missed.

quareinverse (contributor)

“Bininj/Mungguy and their creation ancestors have painted in rock shelters for thousands of years”
Welcome to the Aboriginal Lands of Kakadu National Park guide book.

Straight ffrom the guide book.

belaymab (contributor)

The design of the buidling represents a pig-nosed turtle. Lots of information about Aboriginal culture around Kakadu. Open daily 9-5pm

allowlistle (contributor)

The art work tells the stories of the traditional owners of Kakadu. It is fenced off and not to be touched, it is an art gallery.

eclipseeleanor (contributor)

This is wonderful boat trip along the Yellow Water wetlands. Cruises last about one to one and half hours and well worth it. The guide/driver we had was particularly good and we stopped at many locations along the way to get a good look at the crocodiles or the bird life which was abundant.

domwordpress (contributor)

You can book a tour from Darwin for this or from Cooinda. It is a tour which requires a 4WD and I believe a guide. The Jim Jim part requires a level of fitness as part of the hike involves scrambling over rocks. Once you get to the site you can have a swim in the secluded water hole/billabong. Along the path there are some beautiful scenic views.

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shadowyknee (contributor)

I’d rate strolling through Bicentennial Park as not just enjoyable and relaxing, but also as surprisingly educational if you take the time to look at the various monuments. So stay with me while I cover some of the more significant parts in the next few tips – should you be using this as a guide for a visit of your own, the trip starts from the northern end and works toward the main city area. Once there you can reward yourself with a cool drink!

John McDouall Stuart was the first to find a useable route through the inland deserts from Adelaide to the “Top End”, crossing the continent and returning by the same route in 1861-62. His route became the path for the Overland Telegraph, opened in 1872 and for the original railway seeking to link the north and south of Australia. While the main road and “New Ghan” railway essentially follow Stuart’s route south to Alice Springs, further south they diverge to the westward of his path and away from the Lake Eyre basin in South Australia.

Stuart’s trailblazing path proved tremendously important to South Australia and, in fact, to Australia generally. This monument to Stuart was presented to Darwin in 2005, to commemorate the 190th anniversary of Stuart’s birth, as a commissioned artwork.

difftia (contributor)

Stroll further through the pleasantly landscaped park beyond a cantilevered lookout among the shrubbery and, a little further along, you will see an old ship’s gun and several information plaques. This is a significant area, for the naval gun was raised from the wreck of the USS Peary and now points toward her resting place, where she was sunk by Japanese bombers in the first air raid of 19 February 1942 – going down with her anti-aircraft guns still firing and taking 91 of her crew with her – the largest US loss in Australian waters during the war. She already had survived several engagements since it began.

Nearby is a plaque to 2nd Lt Robert J Buel of the USAAF, who on 15 February 1942 was the pilot of one of only two P40 fighter aircraft available to help defend a convoy under attack by Japanese bombers. He was credited with downing one Japanese bomber before himself being killed – arguably the first man to die in the direct defence of Australia.

rookcitrusy (contributor)

Bicentennial Park is a shady respite from the hustle and bustle of the CBD with lovely views of Darwin Harbour. It’s only a 5 minute walk from the CBD so take some time out with a cold drink and a snack and relax under a tree on the grass.

There are some fascinating points of interest including a War Memorial and a memorial with a plaque commemorating the German explorer Leichardt who reached Darwin overland from Brisbane in 1845.

Click on the pic of the plaque to read his story.

And if you take a close look around you may even spot some of the local wildlife enjoying the greenery as well.

mintygithub (contributor)

I was very interested to find plaques commemorating the centenary of the exploration trip from Brisbane to Darwin undertaken by the government naturalist of the 1840s, Ludwig Leichhardt. The monumantal 4800km overland trek by his party took 14.5 months, finishing at the Port Victoria settlement at Port Essington near the Cobourg Peninsula on 17 December 1845 – the final part following much the same route we would shortly be taking on our “VT Survivor” trip. It was a story I remembered from distant schooldays. Leichhardt was less successful on a later expedition across Australia from east to west: he and his party were never seen again!

Nearby were a row of park benches, also designed to act as trellises for shrubbery to grow over, providing shade. Vivid bougainvilleas were becoming established around most seats, but I realised after taking the photo that the seat nearest the camera had obviously been undergoing some form of maintenance!

meteorwings (contributor)

Still heading southward through the park, you will find the main Australian War Memorial with, nearby, a series of plaques commemorating the military units operating in Darwin at various times during WWII. There were a great many – but Darwin became the largest staging base in the South West Pacific Area (as it was called) during the War. Operational forces were also based here, such as Catalina flying boats which undertook hazardous flights lasting well over 24 hours and ranging as far as the Philippines.

Not far to go now, and then you can stop in the city area for that drink I promised you! At least the Bicentennial Park has plenty of shady trees. Almost in the city area is a pillar indicating the survey observation station for Darwin – if you are here, you might like to check that your GPS says 12˚ 28’ 05.4894” S, 130˚ 50’ 23.5107”E !

argandhedge (contributor)

The Darwin Cenotaph is located in Bicentennial Park a short walk from the CBD and overlooks the blue green waters of Darwin Harbour.

An inscription on the base reads as follows –

THIS MEMORIAL IS ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO ENLISTED FROM THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

“GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.”

drilkpappies (contributor)

DARWIN AUSTRALIAS PEARL HARBOUR
On the 19th of February 1942 a flight of Japanese warplanes were detected by coastwatchers in islands to the north , this information was immediately relayed to Darwin military sevices. but , before too much could be done there was a huge aerial bombardment and attack on the city of Darwin. The local military put up a brave defence but was overwhelmed by the large Japanese contrations of airpower ..as it had little defences in place to combat such an attack..Many local residents and military personnell were killed. The war had finally reached the Australian mainland.
Depending on how much time you have in Darwin..A pleasant way to spend a few hours is the Bicentennial Park that runs right along the edge of the bay..so cool for a walk along the tree lined paths on a hot Darwin day..Here you will find all along this the walkways in the park are the war memorials and regimental monuments to the many who valiantly perished while trying to defend Darwin from the numerous attacks by the Japanese forces. Locally stationed Australians along with their Americans allies were no match for this huge attack as this particular “Taskforce” that was attacking Darwin on this day was the same task force that two months earlier had attacked Pearl Harbour..This area of Northern Australia was heavily bombed by the Japanese in further aerial attacks in WWII.

Visit the Monument to the USS Perry that was sunk here in Darwin harbour. There are many Australian Memorials to be seen located along the seafront.

For those who are unaware of this miltary history. This particular Japanese “Task force” that attacked Darwin on this fateful February day in 1942 was the same battle group that attacked Pearl Harbour in the previous December of 1941.

bairparking (contributor)

Darwin’s tropical style weather does not make this easy so try doing it in the morning or in the late afternoon towards the evening. (I planned the walk based on advices given by the Lonely Planet)

I started my walk from Parliament Building, a 5 minutes walk just after exiting Smith Street Mall. Here, I find the stately building nestled in immaculate gardens, in proximity with the Supreme Court.

Cross the road and enter the Esplanade, you will find Survivor’s Lookout, perched at the top of the cliff, offering a great view of the harbour. You may descend steps from the lookout to Kitchener Drive at the base of the cliff and visit some WWII oil storage tunnels located there.

Retrace back your steps and walked past Parliament Building. This part of the Esplanade runs along the full length of the city centre, stretching all the way to Bicentennial Park.

Plenty of wonderful lookouts along this stretch, as well as a number of swings where I found kids having a merry time. In the evening, many folks choose to walk their dogs here. Joggers like this route as well…so it can get pretty crowded.

There are many plaques along the trail highlighting the historic role played by Darwin Harbour during WW2 against an impending invasion by the Japanese. (Darwin was bombed by Japanese bombers) In fact, you may find some cannons and guns littered at strategic points.

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winterjeans (contributor)

Located a short distance from Darwin, Crocodylus Park is home to over a thousand crocodiles, as well as other wildlife. The park homes crocodiles from little baby hatchlings up to some of the really big adults of the crocodile world.

The park is also home to a significant research project undertaken by Wildlife Management International who have spent over 20 years researching crocodiles.

Your guide will walk you through the park and tell you all about the various crocodiles, including opportunities to feed the crocodiles.

Opening Hours :
Daily – 09:00 to 17:00 (except Christmas Day)

banderaan (contributor)

This is a home and breeding center for crocidiles. Many rogue crocs that are caught in the wild end up here as breeding croc/s.

Also at the park are large cats and other animals.

They have 4 show times a day so its not hard to get a guided tour.

YOu also get to see all the breeding pens and nursery pens, as well as to hold a baby croc.

wazzedshown (contributor)

Quite an interesting place. We learn’t quite a bit about crocs here. The guide knew his stuff :o) You also get to feed the crocs. Another recommended place to visit :o)
Hubby also bought a croc leather belt here….very expensive but nice.

trademarkmono (contributor)

Chance to see jumping crocodiles and hear some interesting information on the farming of them. There are saltwater crocodiles, freshwater crocodiles, alligators, walleroos, wallabies, wombats, dingo, emus, osteriches, iguanas, snakes, turtles, lions, tigers, leopards, ocelets, monkeys, Make sure you time your visit to see a saltwater crocofile feeding tour (10am, 12pm and 2pm). Also a chance to hold a baby crocodile.

limitsreducept (contributor)

It was a bit scary, but great fun to be near these wild animals – I’m glad they were behind the fence

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inversepenny (contributor)

These are located South of Darwin. Follow the Stuart Highway for 50kms, then turn right into Cox Peninsula road, the Berry springs are about 10ks along here. Located on the Berry Creek, there are three small pools and a small waterfall.

A low weir keeps the pools full, ONLY SWIM ON THE TOPSIDE OF THE WEIR, AS CROCODILES ARE BELOW THE WEIR.
This is another shady oasis, lovely springs, fish in the water, a nice cool spot on a hot day.

There is a Kiosk here which is open from April – November from 11 – 5.30 daily.

elwyabsent (contributor)

Less then an hour from Darwin, Berry Springs is one of those places few tourists often discover yet all the locals know of it. I very pretty place, good for a bbq, swim or just a stroll in the grassed areas Berry Springs is somewhere to relax and let the topend afternoon drift by. Toilets, bbq, 3 swimming holes, shop open sometimes and historical displays about the area and Berry Springs role in World War 2.

bizarrebay (contributor)

This place is wonderful

The VT meet I went to had a lunch and VERY VERY relaxed afternoon here.

People were here BBQing and playing cricket, league, rugby (and hybrids)

The swimming holes are magic and so warm, the one with a waterfall is like a spa pool. All three are connected by streams.

During WWII, Berry Springs was part of a Rest and Recreation Camp set up by the armed forces for the 100 000 personnel based in the area. A number of huts and a weir were built at Berry Springs during this time. You can still see their remains around the main pool. Berry Springs continues to be popular with locals and tourists as a place for rest and recreation.

marskelomo (contributor)

Berry Springs Nature Park is a wonderful park where you can enjoy some family time, a picnic or BBQ as well as a refreshing swim.

The park is located close to Darwin and is very popular at weekends.

The park has picnic tables with lots of shady picnic areas. There are a number of shady pools along Berry Creek (some of which have steps allowing easy access) to enjoy a cooling swim although pools may be temporarily closed in the wet season (October to April) when conditions are considered unsafe. There is also a walking track through two of the Top End’s Natural wildlife habitats.

A kiosk is situated within the park and is open during popular visiting times, generally from late morning to mid afternoon.

The Visitor Centre is open from 08:00 to 16:30 and houses displays which show the animals that can be seen within the Park and in the creek.

PARK OPENING HOURS :
08:00 to 18:30 daily

farleysknight (contributor)

Berry Springs Nature Park is a short drive from Darwin (~60km). There is cool, clear water which is safe to swim in (check local signs for current condition).
Recommend combining with a visit to the Territory Wildlife Park to make a day trip. There is a Bird of Prey demonstration at the Wildlife Park at 10am and 3pm. We went and watched the 10am show and then got a pass out and went swimming at Berry Springs and then returned to the Widlife Park for lunch and the 3pm show.

eithafroghurt (contributor)

Any person who visits Darwin must see Berry Springs in the Litchfield National Park (the little sister of Kakadu) The beautiful warm inviting water of Berry Springs is nice and close to Darwin proper and is safe for swimming. If you go reasonably early in the morning (before 10am) you will get in before the crowds.

Offers Wood Barbecues (and supplies the wood as well) and plenty of shade!

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 Cox Peninsula Rd Berry Springs, Darwin NT 0838, Australia +61 8 8988 7200 Website 9am – 5pm Darwin Campervan Hire

sludgetribe (contributor)

Another ‘must see’. This was an amazing place. Hubby & I could have spent all day here easily! Our va’s enjoyed themselves too :o) It’s like a surfari with a train that takes you around and you get on and off as you please and it is very well presented.
We did the monsoon walk, the wooded walk and visited the acquarium.

bahmild (contributor)

This park is located right next to the Berry springs nature reserve. The park covers quite a big area, so make sure you wear Sunburn cream, as there is quite a bit to see in the sun. It showcases the animals that you would find in the Northern Territory and there are shows as well. There are lots of walking tracks, and a free shuttle train that runs continuously around the 4km trail, you will probably need it in the heat, we did. There is a cafe, picnic area, and drink machines are located throughout the park.

The park is open from 8.30 – 6 pm daily
Admission in 2008 is $20

sexyumbriel (contributor)

A unique opportunity to take a walk on the wild side awaits you just 40 minutes drive south of Darwin at the Territory Wildlife Park.

Imagine getting nose to nose with a 3.6 metre salt water crocodile, or standing beneath a typical Top End river! The Aquarium at the Park is a fabulous attraction and presents a variety of aquatic habitats that would be found along a typical Top End river system.

There are 26 major exhibits and all are linked by 6km of walking trails that weave through natural bushland. There is also a free shuttle train that travels a 4km circuit.

The Territory Wildlife is open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm. An Adult fee is $18.00 with a Child fee of $9.00.

parseleven (contributor)

This is great. A very informitive and peaceful place to visit (if you are not in a VT group that is, VT groups are NEVER peaceful)

There is so much to see here, Nocturnal house, Aquarium (with a Croc), and many animals in their own settings.

They also have bird’s of prey displays, and other activities.

There is a cafe here where you can get drinks, snacks and meals.

citrilnasal (contributor)

We visited here during the Darwin VT Aussie Meet of 2008. It is situated in Berry Springs which is a 45 minute drive south of Darwin, next door to Berry Springs Nature Reserve.

The park opened in 1989 and is a project of the Northern Territory Government, Parks and Wildlife division.

There are many different enclosures and locations within the park where it is possible to see wildlife up close. Alongside these enclosures there are a number of daily presentations. It also has a walk-through aquarium and it is possible to get up close to a saltwater crocodile.

cupprofuse (contributor)

The park has three main areas:
Wetland – Goose lagoon, Aquarium, Billabong
Monsoon Vine Forest – Walk-through aviary
Woodland – Flight deck, Nocturnal house

The highlights were the flight deck which showcases a number of birds of prey in flight (10am, 3pm) and the aquarium. Some of the birds are only flown at one of the shows, so if you are only going to see one, you might want to check which birds are flying. The show includes a demonstrations of the Osprey diving underwater for food.

There is a free shuttle train around the park or you can walk. The distances between some exhibits is fairly long so I would suggest using the shuttle train between these. You are given a map when you enter which includes distances (or you can view on their web page). There are also introducing hire bikes which will make the park much easier to get around.

Recommend combining with a visit to Berry Springs to make a day trip. There is a Bird of Prey demonstration at the Wildlife Park at 10am and 3pm. We went and watched the 10am show and then got a pass out and went swimming at Berry Springs and then returned to the Widlife Park for lunch and the 3pm show.

parityodbc (contributor)

Here you walk through a display that showcasts all animals of the Northern Territory during the night – and there is plenty moving around after the sun has set.

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talenteddesktop (contributor)

The paths from the Rainforest Loop either go north to the Shade Garden and Tiwi Wet Forest, or to the west to the Tropical Savannah and back to the northwest entrance. I was running out of time, so I went to the Tropical Savannah. The Adansonia (baobab or boab) trees and the Moringa tree were really unique looking. I did not know about Moringa trees until writing this tip. They are an amazing food source and have medicinal properties too. From the signboard and knowing where I took the picture, I think the second picture here is of the Moringa drouhardii near the “Y” in the paths at the top of the signboard.

tugtephra (contributor)

There seemed to be a mix of plants from several different habitats here. For example, in one place there were a hibiscus bush, palm tree, cycad, and adansonia (baobab) tree planted next to each other.

bendispensers (contributor)

The northwest entrance to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is a secondary entrance on Gilruth Avenue. There is a nice path to the main part of the Gardens through the Woodland Habitat and across the bridge to the Heritage and Borassus Lawns. Just before the bridge you pass the first stop on the Aboriginal Plant Use Walk at a River Pandanus. It was my last day and I only had about an hour to visit the Gardens. I really only saw a small part of them. Generally my route passed through or by the Woodlands, Heritage Lawn, Borassus Lawn, Ramp to the Permaculture Terraces and Orientation Center, Orientation Center, Plant Display House, Rainforest Loop, Tropical Savannah, and back to the northwest entrance. Admission to the Botanic Gardens is free.

landhornet (contributor)

This ramp and path run from the Borrasus Lawn up the hill past the Community Food Garden at the Permaculture Terraces. The path then meets the primary loop road for the Botanic Gardens, which passes the Orientation Center and Plant Display House. Unfortunately I arrived at the Orientation Center like two minutes before it was supposed to close (it is open Mon – Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM, and 8:30 AM – 4 PM on weekends and holidays); however, they had closed already and I was not able to get a map or brochure. I did not stop at the Plant Display House but it too may have been closed.

malakglorious (contributor)

The path down from the Rainforest Loop upper pool winds down along the rocky streambed and would have views of the waterfall; however, at that time it had been dry and there was no water running over the pool’s edge to make a waterfall. There was a Chime Tree (Albizia gauchapele) beside the trail going down Rainforest Loop. The signboard said that a Chime Tree is a giant tree from the equatorial regions of Mexico and South America (the one on the left in the picture with the kink in the trunk and no vine on it). It has a distinctive, flaky, brown bark. The seeds in its bean-like pods rattle with the slightest breeze, like a melodious chime.

muffinfilk (contributor)

Rainforest loop is one of the main things to do at the George Brown Botanic Gardens. The path is about a 0.5 km loop up to a pool with a small bridge across it and a waterfall over the edge of the pool. It had been dry so no water was running out of the pool to make a waterfall.

sheepnagging (contributor)

Information and self-guided maps are available at the Orientation Center. Since it was closed, I had to rely on the signposts and signboards. The first picture is an example of the signboards. It says that the main features of the Botanic Gardens include the Rainforest Loop, Cycad Garden, Plant Display House, Wesleyan Church, Children’s Playground, and the Tiwi Wet Forest.

vocalorcus (contributor)

i find nothing better then spending a sunday morning walking amid the plants of Darwin’s ‘George Brown Botanical Gardens’. Named in honour of the former mayor and 1 time gardener the botanical gardens are full of many of darwins local plants and those the locals grow in theire gardens. A cool and relaxing place to take a stroll.

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