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Dubbed as the 'Northernmost Point' – the furthest point north of the Land Down Under of Kangaroo and Koala, Darwin city is a transcontinental enclave more Asian than any other part of Australia.
Discovering Darwin: The Enigmatic Paradise
In this mystical paradise of the beautiful country, travelers will unravel the true pristine beauty of towering waterfalls, vast marshlands, the realm of crocodiles, and a culture of indigenous peoples dating back over 40 thousand years.
The Land of Grand Parks
Discovered since 1869, the land of Darwin is considered the homeland of the renowned expansive parks of Australia such as Mary River, Litchfield, or Kakadu – wild animal parks ranked among the world's natural heritage.
Kakadu National Park boasts over a hundred species of flora and fauna, more than 5,000 rock art sites by indigenous people dating back nearly 20,000 years, gorges, waterfalls, expansive wetlands, lush monsoon forests, and deserted seasonal tropical wilderness. Especially here, you'll have the chance to marvel at Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls from high above the sky.
Or if you're feeling adventurous, you can visit Darwin Crocodile Park, just a 5-minute bus ride from the airport. Home to over 1,000 giant crocodiles as well as exotic birds, marsupials, fearsome tigers, and mountain dragons. Children under 4 enter free.
Open every day, George Brown Botanic Gardens is enveloped in 42 hectares of vast botanical collection of Northern Australian flora as well as habitats for tropical plant species from around the globe.
Strolling through the Monsoon Forest, towering sand dunes, or winding through ancient paperbark trees, exploring the daily lives of Australian indigenous people is a delight for Darwin tourists when they visit here.
Darwin is a coastal city without any freshwater rivers, so during the 6-month rainy season, the government dug an artificial lake covering over 20,000 hectares capable of holding hundreds of billions of liters of rainwater.
Every day, pumps bring in over 90 million liters of water to the city center through a pipeline system despite the lake being 27 km away from the city. The vast lake is protected rigorously, with no boating or fishing allowed, only for tourists to admire the scenery and take memorable photos during their visit.
Indulge in Local Product Shopping
In this region, there's the specialty barramundi fish, extremely delicious meat, with its skin tanned to make shoes, wallets, like some other types of leather. It's more expensive than crocodile leather because it's smoother and rarer than crocodile.
Shopping is always a unique pleasure for tourists when visiting Darwin tourism. You can explore indigenous artworks right in the heart of Smith Street Mall or take home beautiful souvenir handicrafts sold at Mindil Beach Sunset – a bustling market area open at night from 5 pm on Thursdays and 4 pm on Sundays every week throughout the dry season from May to October.
If you go on a Saturday, Parap Market would be a suitable choice. Starting from 7 in the morning, the market area is lively with stalls selling local products, artistic photographs, and dishes from various regions.
Especially, the region's golden honey is always mentioned by tourists for its fragrance along with its characteristic taste depending on each season of the year.
Enjoy Culinary Delights and Art
As the sunset descends over Cullen Bay Marina, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in delectable specialties that tantalize the taste buds such as barramundi fish, mud crabs, kangaroo meat, or crocodile. Or enjoy Thai, Indian, and Malaysian cuisine with local ingredients at Hanuman near Crowne Plaza.
Mitchell Street is also lined with many renowned dining establishments such as Ducks Nut, Kozy Café, Energy2Go, or Shennanigan’s. Buzz Café is a 'must-stop' on your Darwin travel itinerary, where tourists often choose to revisit because of its panoramic nighttime harbor views.
Here, there are plenty of modern Australian dishes with impressively eye-catching decorations, so call the hotline number on the signboard to avoid long waits.
Darwin is a culturally diverse city, especially in languages. One-third of the population in this northernmost tip are indigenous people, and although English is the primary language, tourists can use Greek, Chinese, native Australian languages, Tagalog (one of the main languages of the Philippines), Italian, Vietnamese, and languages from other European countries.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourApril 6, 2018
