Discover Darwin, the relaxed, tropical capital of the Northern Territory!
Discover Darwin, the relaxed, tropical capital of the Northern Territory!
Darwin is a diverse and vibrant city that offers plenty of cultural, sporting,entertainment, accommodation and travel opportunities.
Population: 136.245
Darwin is a modern bustling city with plenty of attractions and entertainment from nightclubs and theatres, with a casino, shopping complexes, restaurants, fabulous multicultural markets and international standard sporting facilities.The city was totally rebuilt after its destruction by Cyclone Tracey in 1974.
Source: http://www.australianuniversities.com.au/directory/darwin-universities/
This climate in the Australian far north is tropical, and Darwin has the highest average sunshine hours of any Australian capital city. Darwin has a distinct wet season and dry season.
The wet season starts around October and finishes around April and the dry season runs from May through to September. In the coolest months of June and July, the daily minimum temperature may dip as low as 14 °C (57 °F), and in summer (December - January) the highest temperature is 33°C.
Source: http://icae.edu.au/international/darwin-climate-and-lifestyle/
Public Transport services have been designed to meet the needs of the general public, students, students with special needs, seniors and the mobility impaired.
Buses are the main mode of public transport in Darwin and are operated by the Northern Territory Government by the Department of Transport and serviced by a range of contracted bus operators including Buslink and Darwin Bus Service (DBS).
The Darwin Buss network operates from the Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Interchanges and services Greater Darwin and the rural area.
Darwin bus services routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10,12,14, 70, 71, 72, 73 and 74 operate seven days a week including public holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday).
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 A$
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 50.00 A$
Source: http://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/live/parking-traffic-and-transport
Soak up Darwin's balmy weather and the melting pot of food and cultures in the city's many outdoor festivals and markets. Then explore the region's dramatic history from World War II air raids to Cyclone Tracey in the museums and galleries. Sail Darwin harbour at sunset, cruise next to crocodiles and bushwalk through monsoon forest.
- Swim in the crystal-clear waterholes of Litchfield National Park and visit the colourful communities of the Tiwi Islands.
- Festivals, markets and on the harbour.
- With wildlife and in tropical parklands.
- Hot on the heels of history learning more about Darwin's rich Aboriginal heritage in the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
- Under the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park, a one-and-a-half hour drive from Darwin.
- On a trip to the Tiwi Islands. Explore them on a day or overnight tour, travelling a 20-minute flight or two-hour ferry from Darwin.
Source: http://www.australia.com/explore/cities/darwin/darwin-surrounds.aspx
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