Darwin - The Australian Traveller Guide
Capital of the Northern Territory and perched on the edge of the Timor Sea, Darwin has more than 121,000 residents and is the gateway to Arnhem Land and Kakadu National Park.
Home to a vibrant multicultural community, the tropical climate has very distinct wet and dry seasons. Expect heavy rainfall and punishing humidity during the wet, highlighted by spectacular storms. The dry season is comfortable but hails the arrival of tens of thousands of tourists. The city has been completely rebuilt twice, once after Japanese air raids in WWII and again after Cyclone Tracy in 1974. The result is a sprawling metropolis with distinctive neighbourhood attractions, good restaurants and a focus on outdoor activities.
The best time to visit is during the "dry" season, Which runs from June until September.
The best time to visit is during the "dry" season, Which runs from June until September.
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Great Articles on Darwin from
Australian Traveller Magazine
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Darwin's evolution Think of Darwin as a national question. What's it like? How has it come to be? Why is it so grossly underestimated? On holidays there, why do so few things go to plan - and why is that a good thing? AT's Xavier Jefferson heads to our most enigmatic capital city to get some answers. 
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On Set in Darwin The filming of Australia the Movie wasn’t the first time Darwin has played host to a bit of World War II storytelling. Peter Russell-Clarke recounts his own tale of dive-bombing planes, fake cows . . . and lightly barbecued crocodile.
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Medina Grand Darwin Waterfront Review This ambitious development has something to offer both local residents and visiting fans of the Medina brands, writes Quentin Long.
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