DARWIN TRAVEL GUIDE
Darwin is the smallest and most northerly of Australia's capital cities, famed for its sunsets and outdoor focus, while also serving as the perfect gateway to Australia's Outback with numerous examples of Aussie nature at its most untouched.
Situated on the Timor sea and being in close proximity to a diverse range of Pacific and Asian influences, Darwin has a vast cultural diversity which is reflected in its food, events, festivals and the faces of its residents all nestled in a location with an outstanding outlook and universally warm weather.
Some of the most well-known natural attractions in the region, such as Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks and Katherine Gorge, provide landscapes unlike any other you will see in the rest of the world with a tapestry to fragile and impressively beautiful ecosystems including various rare species of wildlife coupled with environments of sandstone escarpments, monsoon forests, flood plains and more.
WHY DARWIN?
Australia's Far North is one of the best showcases of the raw, untouched nature of our country on offer to travellers, with Darwin serving as its perfectly-positioned hub. But why pay a visit to Darwin over any other Aussie travel destination? Find out here.
Top Things to Do
Planning a visit to Darwin for the first time? Here are 10 can't miss experiences everyone must do while in the NT's gateway to the outback!
Itineraries
Travelling to Darwin for the first time and not how best to spend your time? Check out our detailed itineraries for stays of 2, 3, 4 and 5 days.
When to Visit
Darwin is quite a trek for most travelling from the rest of Australi and abroad looking to explore its amazing surrounds. Ensure you visit at the best time.
Best Restaurants
Featuring an ever-growing array of trendy and cosmopolitan dining fusing European and Asian flavours, here are Darwin's best restaurants.
Where to Stay
Whether you're looking to "rough it" in a backpackers or indulge in luxury accommodation, here are Darwin's best hotels.
In Pictures
Incredible sunsets, ruggedly beautiful national parks, crocodiles and much more - view our Darwin image gallery here.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE GUIDE
Darwin's universally warm weather make it a favourite escape for Aussies looking to get away from the cold during winter time, but what's it like all year round? We take a detailed look at the region's weather and climate by season here.
The Darwin region is also famous for its crocodile-inhabited waterways, with tours that will take you into their midst to witness these ancient and powerful reptiles leaping out of the water to grab their lunch straight out of the air! The city of Darwin itself is also a highlight; as opposed to what you might expect from an “outback capital”, it is one of Australia's most modern capitals having been almost entirely reconstructed after being hit by both air raids in World War 2 and Cyclone Tracy more recently, leading to a distinctive combination of both modern architecture and well-kept natural beauty.
Darwin is thus truly our country's “oasis in the desert.” For more comprehensive information on Darwin including Top Things to Do, best accommodation, restaurants, itineraries and more, navigate through our detailed guide pages above.
