Darwin attractions
Darwin Parliament House
State Square, Darwin City
Crn. Mitchell and Bennett Streets
Mon - Fri 8am to 6pm Sat and Sun 9am to 6pm
No admission charge
Australia's newest Parliament House opened in 1994, this beautiful building is a magnificent example of tropical architecture. The NT Library is also located here. Guided tours depart from the foyer at 9.00am and 11.00am every Saturday. Tours last 90 mins and are free. Bookings are essential, please telephone 8946 1525.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Mindil Beach Gilruth Avenue
Thursdays from 5.00pm - 10.00pm
Sundays from 4.00pm - 10.00pm (Dry Season only - April to October).
Each year, from April, and running through until the end of October, the Mindil Beach market folk come together for their world-famous 'show and sell'. Held every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon, the Market regularly attracts crowds of up to 15,000. It is by far Darwin's most popular market, with local produce, authentic fare from different countries, some of the most colourful Territorians plying their wares and services, and a galaxy of excellent street performers to keep you entertained.
Crocodylus Park & Zoo
McMillans Road, Berrimah
Tel: (08) 8922 4500 Open 9.00am to 5.00pm
www.crocodyluspark.com
Email: services@wmi.com.au
A unique world class attraction, which brings to you the secret and exciting lives of the world's crocodilians, as revealed through the latest worldwide research. Other wildlife includes: primates, emus, cassowaries, ostriches, turtles, iguanas and a white buffalo. Recent attractions at the park are the lions, tiger, and leopards.
Aquascene - Fish Feeding
Doctor's Gully, Darwin
Tel: (08) 8981 7837
Email: Aquascene@bigpond.com
www.aquascene.com.au
It's a rare sight. Every day at high tide hundreds of fish come to shore to be fed by hand. Voted 'the most popular attraction' in tourism surveys, this unique activity is fun for all ages. Check the day's feeding times in local publications, hotels etc. Admission charge.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Gardens Road, The Gardens
Mon to Fri 7.30am to 5.00pm Saturday,
Sunday and Public Holidays 8.30am to 5.00pm
Free of Charge
Darwin Botanic Garden's 42 hectares showcase the flora of Northern Australia and other tropical habitats around the world. You can wander through rainforest, coastal foredunes, mangroves and open woodlands, see orchids, aroids, bromeliads and other striking foilage plants up close. There are over 400 palm species alone growing in the gardens. There is also a self guided Aboriginal Plant Use walk.
Australian Pearling Exhibition
Stokes Hill Wharf
Tel: (08) 8999 6573 10.00am to 5.00pm, 7 Days
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
The Australian Pearling Exhibition, at the Darwin Wharf Precinct, is a fascinating and informative insight into the history and growth of the pearling industry in Northern Australian Waters.
Darwin Tours
Offer a number of tours including World War 2 Tunnels, fishing, and tours around the city in the famous Tour Tub.
Indo Pacific Marine
The Darwin Wharf Precinct
Tel: (08) 8981 1294
Email: indo@octa4.net.au
April to Oct 10.00am to 5.00pm
Nov to March 9.00am to 1.00pm
Admission charge
Indo Pacific Marine is one of only four such living exhibits in the world. This highly acclaimed marine display presents the magnificence of live coral reef eco-systems in their natural beauty without filtration or feeding. Guided tours in airconditioned comfort for maximum visitor appreciation.
Deckchair Cinema
An operation of the Darwin Film Society Inc Kitchener Drive,
Wharf Precinct, Darwin
GPO Box 3008 Darwin NT 0801
Tel: (08) 8981 0700 Fax: (08) 8981 9755
Website: www.deckchaircinema.com
Deckchair Cinema is a Territory icon and not to be missed when visiting Darwin's waterfront. Whilst the sun sets over the Harbour, recline and relax in the comfort of a Darwin deckchair and feast your eyes on a recent release, a cult hit or a rare cinematic treasure at our open air cinema. See it on the big screen surrounded by palm trees, frangipani, shooting stars and the Arafura Sea.
Screening: Every evening, double features on Friday and Saturday from April to November.
Admission: $12 / $10 / $8/$6.
Family tickets available.
Program Hotleine: 08 8981 0700 or www.deckchaircinema.com
Amenities: Wheelchair access, licensed bar, kiosk.
Adelaide River Queen Cruises
View huge jumping saltware crocodiles and Northern Territory wildlife from the safety of comfortable vessels on the mighty Adelaide River.
www.jumpingcrocodilecruises.com.au
Lewinsky's
Lewinsky's Restaurant and Functions Venue is the winner of the Gold Plate for "Best New Venue" in Darwin in 2004.
Darwin Airport Shuttle Service
89 Smith St.
Tel: 1800 358 945 or 8981 5066
Provides a shuttle service to and from the airport catering to all flight arrivals and departures.
Tel: (08) 8981 9922 Darwin Airport (08) 8945 0662
Europcar
www.europcar.com.au
Cnr Smith & Daly Sts.
Tel: (08) 8941 0944 Darwin Airport (08) 8945 0999
Qantas
www.qantas.com.au
PO Box 1034 Spring Hill QLD
Tel: (07) 3295 3000
