Things to do in Darwin NT
Best time to visit Darwin and Top End, weather-wise: Mid-June to mid-September has relatively dry and cool weather, unlike the hot and sticky weather in other months.
Stokes named the harbour after his former shipmate British evolutionist Charles Darwin but contrary to popular rumours, Darwin himself never visited the area. Darwin was originally founded as Palmerston in 1869, although the port was always known as Port Darwin. ... In 1911, the budding young settlement was renamed Darwin.Dec 14, 2018
Plan ahead with this information on temperature and rainfall. The wet season in Darwin is characterised by high humidity, monsoonal rains and storms. Average temperatures range from 24.7 - 32 °C (76.5 - 89.6°F), and humidity can push past 80 per cent.
DescriptionDarwin is the capital of Australia's Northern Territory and a former frontier outpost. It's also a gateway to massive Kakadu National Park. Its popular waterfront area has several beaches and green areas like Bicentennial Park. Also near the water is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, displaying Southeast Asian and Pacific art, plus a pearling lugger and other seafaring vessels.
Darwin
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Park with crocodiles & other wildlife
Wildlife park featuring over 1,000 crocodiles, plus lions, monkeys, water buffalo & other animals.
War exhibits & a multimedia experience
Museum featuring the multimedia Defence of Darwin Experience spotlighting the 1942 bombing raids.
9/21 Cavenagh St
Closed ⋅ Opens 6PM
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cozy
64 Smith St
Greek small plates to share in a casual dining room with rustic decor, plus live music on weekends.
14 Dashwood Cres
Closed ⋅ Opens 6PM
Cool restaurant with chesterfield couches and live music, serving Thai, Indian and Malaysian dishes.
