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Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, is a tropical harbour city on the Timor Sea and the gateway to Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.

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Darwin lies on a deep natural harbour on Australia's northern coast, nearer to Indonesia than to most Australian cities. It was bombed by Japanese aircraft in February 1942 and flattened by Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Eve 1974, so most of the centre is modern. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory tells that story alongside Aboriginal art and natural history.

East Point Reserve has wallabies and a coastline of mangroves and old gun emplacements, and wartime oil storage tunnels were cut into the rock beneath the city. Day trips run to Litchfield National Park, with its waterfalls, swimming holes and magnetic termite mounds, and to Kakadu, a long drive east, where rock shelters hold Aboriginal paintings many thousands of years old. Saltwater crocodiles live in the rivers and are the region's best-known wildlife.

Barramundi, mud crab, buffalo and mango feature in local cooking, along with laksa and other dishes that reflect the city's Asian neighbours and communities. The tropical Top End has two seasons: a humid wet from about November to April, with monsoon storms, and a drier, cooler season from May to October when the markets and outdoor dining come out.

  • 2 hop-on hop-off routes
  • Free cancellation on 76% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Darwin

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  1. Number 1

    Adelaide River

    4.84k reviewsfrom $39
  2. Number 2

    Magnetic Termite Mounds

    4.83k reviewsfrom $103
  3. Number 3

    Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

    4.62k reviewsfrom $35
  4. Number 4

    Cullen Bay

    4.61k reviewsfrom $35
  5. Number 5

    Parliament House

    4.71k reviewsfrom $42
  6. Number 6

    Mindil Beach

    4.7895 reviewsfrom $7
  7. Number 7

    Edith Falls (Leliyn)

    4.5810 reviewsfrom $226
  8. Number 8

    Wetland View Top Centre

    4.9543 reviewsfrom $87
  9. Number 9

    Darwin Waterfront Precinct

    4.4520 reviewsfrom $7
  10. Number 10

    Darwin Aviation Museum

    4.8463 reviewsfrom $82

Hop-on hop-off in Darwin

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Day trips from Darwin

31

Cruises and boat trips in Darwin

6

Guided tours in Darwin

48

Walking and bike tours in Darwin

7

Outdoor and adventure activities in Darwin

11

Nature and wildlife tours in Darwin

12

Desert and safari experiences in Darwin

6

Shore excursions from Darwin

6

For couples in Darwin

4

Go beyond Darwin

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    Ubirr

    2 days4.7834 reviewsfrom $183
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    2 days4.3504 reviewsfrom $267
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    Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge National Park)

    13 hr4.6918 reviewsfrom $134
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    Ord River

    8 hr4.9416 reviewsfrom $267
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    Cable Beach

    2 hr, 30 min4.83k reviewsfrom $50
  6. Broome · 1,106 km

    Horizontal Falls

    9 hr4.93k reviewsfrom $554
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    Padar Island

    14 hr4.73k reviewsfrom $69
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    Kalong Island (Pulau Kalong)

    3 days4.2282 reviewsfrom $89
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    Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)

    10 hr4.7833 reviewsfrom $98
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    MacDonnell Ranges

    10 hr4.8833 reviewsfrom $181
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    Watarrka National Park

    3 days4.8464 reviewsfrom $172
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    Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

    2 days4.75k reviewsfrom $82

Questions about Darwin

What is there to do in Darwin?
We list 123 experiences in Darwin. The largest groups are day trips (31), city tours (10), sightseeing passes (6), attraction tickets (5).
What are the top attractions in Darwin?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Darwin are Adelaide River , Magnetic Termite Mounds, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), Cullen Bay.
What is the most popular experience in Darwin?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,243 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Darwin?
Yes. We list 2 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Darwin; the most reviewed is "Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour" with 454 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Darwin take?
The typical experience in Darwin lasts about 6 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 13 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Darwin?
The operator lists free cancellation on 76% of the 123 experiences we hold for Darwin. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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