Darwin

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, and is located on the Timor Sea. Darwin’s population is currently at 114,368, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely peopled Northern Territory. But it is the least populated capital cities in comparison the other capital cities in other states.  It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.

Darwin is closer is to Jakarta that it is to Sydney and it is also closer to Singapore than it is to Melbourne, so it is not surprising that this bustling city looks out to Asia, and much as it looks inland to the rest of Australia.  The city boasts a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere, where the people take pride in their home town for its multicultural diversity.

If you are wanting the perfect place to base yourself so you can explore the Top End then Darwin is the best place for it.  Being the gateway to the Top End you can explore three major National Parks, including Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park. And within Darwin you can organise fishing expeditions, tours to coastal reserves and lakes, book a seat on a boat to see some jumping crocodiles and wildlife or visit some of the World War II artefacts and memorial sites in Darwin. There is also the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Indo Pacific Marine Park, The Museum & Art Gallery of the NT, Crocodylus Park, Darwin Deckchair Cinema, Aquascene, East Point Military Museum and Stokes Hill Wharf.  Anyone of these fantastic places is a great day out for the whole family!

The Aborigines like to say that there are six seasons that come and go in Darwin, but most people just categorise into two season, the ‘Wet Season’ and the ‘Dry Season’. The wet season begins in October, when humidity levels begin to climb, until by January and February the combination of heat and humidity is quite overwhelming. The end of the wet is characterised by the fierce storms Aborigines call 'knock 'em down storms'. By contrast, the dry is a delicious time of year - sunny and warm.

Darwin's airport services both international and domestic routes. Lots of flights run between Darwin and Indonesia, as well as to other spots in Southeast Asia. You can also fly to Darwin from all other states in Australia, although you might end up going via Alice Springs, Brisbane or Adelaide. You can reach Darwin by bus on three routes - the Western Australian route from Broome, Derby, Port Hedland and Kununurra; the Queensland route through Mt Isa to Three-ways and up the Track; or straight up the Track from Alice Springs. The weekly Darwin-to-Adelaide (via Alice Springs and Katherine) train service leaves town on Wednesday mornings.

From luxury accommodation, day and night entertainment, fun filled attractions and activities and tours galore, Darwin makes for a great holiday for couples, familes and a group of friends looking for a fantastic holiday.