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Top Attractions in Darwin. See all. These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time. 2023. 1. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
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1. Wander Around Palmerston Town Hall Ruins Darwin (originally known as Palmerston) Town Hall, built in 1882, was destroyed by Cyclone Tracy which destroyed the city on the night of Christmas Eve, 1974. In fact the sheer level of destruction meant the Hall was never rebuilt.
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From stunning national parks and ancient Aboriginal artwork to incredible islands and a vibrant
Darwin City and Parap are great places to view and invest in Aboriginal art pieces from around the Northern Territory. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is also a great place to find out more about Aboriginal art and to see local crocodile celebrity, Sweetheart.
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0. Excellent museum. The Darwin Aviation Museum is adjacent to Darwin Airport, but on the other side. A local bus stops in front of the museum. Its prize exhibit is the only Boeing B-52 Stratofortress on display in the Southern Hemisphere. It was built in 1959 and gifted by the U.S. government to the people of Darwin in 1990.
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Top Things to Do in Darwin, Australia: See Tripadvisor's 153,658 traveller reviews and photos of Darwin tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Darwin.
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Top things to do in Darwin Go crazy for crocodiles Get a closer look (safely) at a saltwater crocodile on a jumping croc cruise or get your heart racing on a diving encounter. Despite your safe distance, you'll feel their power as they leap, snap and roll. Choose your own crocodile adventure . Explore the museums and galleries
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Things to see & do Festivals & events Guided tours Darwin accommodation Region guide Sail across the harbour from Darwin to the Tiwi Islands, glide across wetlands and spot local wildlife, or cool off under a waterfall in Litchfield National Park.
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Crocosaurus Cove See & do Darwin Military Museum See & do Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon Darwin & Surrounds Region guide See & do Deckchair Cinema See & do Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility
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Places to go Most popular places Darwin Alice Springs Uluru / Ayers Rock Kakadu National Park Litchfield National Park Kings Canyon Tiwi Islands East Arnhem Land Mataranka Nitmiluk National Park Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Maguk Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges) More places to go Explore by region Darwin & Surrounds Alice Springs & Surrounds
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1 - Swim with crocodiles at Crocosaurus Cove 2 - See the city on a hop on hop off bus 3 - Spot the animals at Crocodylus Park 4 - Unwind on a Litchfield National Park day tour 5 - Grab some finger food at Parap Village Markets 6 - Wander through the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens 7 - Leap into a jumping crocodile cruise
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The BEST Things to do in Darwin 1. Enjoy the famous Mindil Markets At Mindil Beach right next to the markets, waiting for sunset! Do you think my wine glass is full enough?! The Mindil Markets are my favorite! During the dry season (May to October), there are lively night markets held at Mindil Beach every Sunday and Thursday night.
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10. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. The George Brown Botanic Gardens are adjacent to Mindil Beach and a great place to go when you need an outdoor break from sightseeing Darwin. Set over 42 hectares the gardens feature an extensive range of tropical plants and trees as well as large open green spaces.
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6. Aquascene. Aquascene has been a staple attraction in Darwin for generations. It is now a popular tourist destination for domestic and international visitors. Located in Doctors Gully, a short walk from Darwin's picturesque Esplanade, Aquascene allows visitors to hand feed a variety of fish.
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1. Make like a local: head to the markets! Find locally made treasures and indulge your tastebuds at Darwin's famous markets. Every weekend, suburban spaces across the city are transformed into open-air markets where locals get their fruit and vegetables, authentic laksa and fresh juices.
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1. Mindil Beach & Mindil Beach Sunset Market 2. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory 3. Hang out at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct 4. Stokes Hill Wharf 5. Swim with Crocodiles at Crocosaurus Cove 6. Defence of Darwin Experience 7. Jumping Crocodile Cruise on the Adelaide River 8. Sunset Dinner Cruise 9. Mary River Wetlands Cruise 10.