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Darwin- NightCliff Aquatic Center

What a find! This sparkling swimming center is built right on the cliff overlooking the Darwin Harbour up in the suburb of Nightcliff. At the corner of Nightcliff and Causarian Roads, It is virtually unpopulated. The pool fa ...

Darwin- Cavenagh Street Attractions

Cavenagh Street is two over from the Backpacker hangout/Entertainment district of Mitchell Street. Watch out for... or... check out the small "adult entertainment" district plunked right between the two (depending on your prefere ...

Darwin- Restaurant Review: Roma Bar

One for the girls and the arts community- seriously though- this modern place would appeal to most serving brekkie and lunch there are community events posters all over the walls and windows. Not amazingly stimulating, but a ...

Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish

An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high- ...

Northern Territory- Bark Hut II

As an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari ...

Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser

Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms. It is also avilable in every form imagi ...

Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets

Glorious from the first to the last second, the sunsets in Darwin are almost a religion all of their own. Everyone, tourists and local alike, are out on the streets or at the beach to witness the sun slipping behind the opaque go ...

Aussie Exports To Look For

Driving drum and didgeridoo heavy beats complemented by delicate flute and dulcimer kisses, Jabaru is an energizing two person band- husband and wife team Rodger and Rene Bradshaw. Between them, they make more sound than seems po ...

Darwin- Dress Guidelines

While the climate is tropical this is not a resort town. Darwin is still a city and the most metropolitan one around. The dress is casual…kind of... I was generally surprised at how non-casual the dress was. I brought some ...

Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)

Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street- Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic? Aside from the strange previous property usage, this place is fantastic. A mostly open air restaurant/bar bui ...

Darwin- food intolerance info

Coeliac/Gluten Free General Note- While almost all of the Cafes/restraurants were knowledeable about Gluten Free requirements and quite good at working with you on gluten free products, the supermarkets have a very slim selection. ...

Darwin- getting around town

Taxis: For a taxi in Darwin a useful number is 08 8981 3777 or as in all Australian states you can call 131008. In Darwin, taxis only really work on a call out basis during the peak times of the year. Just because you are at a t ...

Darwin- Mitchell Street

Mitchell Street is the main social drag in Darwin. It kind of has the feel of a university town with travellers and backpackers filling the lovely open air pubs which virtually line Mitchell street. If you are looking to eat ...

Darwin: Cullens Bay to Mandorah

Don’t be fooled! Cullens Bay is walkable from the CBD- I did it in flip flops- BUT I was definitely not keen (must learn Aussieism- KEEN- want to, excited, motivated, also to be sweet on some one) to walk it on the way back. Cu ...

Darwin: The City

The CBD is compact and easily walkable. There are really only 3 major streets that run parallel with around 3 main streets bisecting them. There is a fantastic park that is on the Esplanade of the City (the west side edge of the ...

Darwin: airport arrival and getting into town

Darwin Airport is an inviting very neat and tidy small to midsize airport and has an inviting sign that says “Welcome to Darwin”. With my face pressed against the plane window trying desperately to catch a glimpse...silly as ...

Darwin, Northern Territory

The hardest hit Australian city during WWII, Darwin spent decades rebuilding before a cyclone punished the city on Christmas Eve, 1974. As a result, the city is well planned and neatly laid out. The city thrives on mining and to ...