Darwin & Surrounds Travel Guide
Darwin & Surrounds accommodation, Darwin & Surrounds activities and attractions, Darwin & Surrounds maps, transportation to and around Darwin & Surrounds - the ALL NEW Jasons Darwin & Surrounds Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Darwin & Surrounds.
The Top End of the
Northern Territory is one of the last remaining genuine Outback regions. From its tropical capital
Darwin, visitors have access to some of the Northern Territory’s most famous attractions. The World Heritage-listed
Kakadu National Park with its internationally recognised wetlands, wildlife and Aboriginal art sites is just three hours drive east. Even closer is the fishing mecca of the
Mary River Wetlands, and Litchfield National Park with its rainforest, plunge pools and termite mounds.
To the north are
Bathurst and Melville Islands, home to the Tiwi people who will share their elaborate religion, culture and art with visitors.
Arnhem Land, owned by the Territory’s indigenous people, is an untamed wilderness occupying over half the region. Independent travellers should use the Explorer Highway and Nature's Way roads which have information stands at roadside stops.
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Geographic Location
Darwin is a city of wide tree-lined streets with long stretches of beach frontage. Its suburbs surround the extensive airport facilities, and its bays border the Timor Sea.
Population
100,000
Climate
There are two seasons. The dry season is from May to October and average temperatures range from 19-30ºC with clear sunny days and balmy nights. The wet season is from November to April, with average temperatures ranging from 23-34ºC with spectacular thunderstorms during the monsoonal months.
Major Attractions
Darwin Harbour, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Mindil Beach Sunset Markets (April – Oct), East Point Reserve, Darwin Botanic Gardens, Aquascene, Darwin Crocodile Farm.