Visit Darwin
About Darwin
Darwin is located on Larrakia country in the north of Australia and is the capital of the Northern Territory. Like most of the Top End it experiences a tropical climate with a wet and dry seasons, with the 'Dry' running from May through to September and the 'Wet' October to March or also commonly referred to as the 'Green Season'.
Due to its close proximity to Asia, Darwin boasts an extraordinary selection of flavours and tastes when it comes to food, with menus taking inspiration from the land with local produce such as barramundi, Kakadu plums, lemon myrtle and even green ants.
For more information visit Top End Travel and Information Centre here.
Be Crocwise!
Crocodiles and waterway safety in the NT
Crocodiles are a common and dominant predator in the Northern Tropical regions of Australia. Both the saltwater and freshwater crocodile can be found in any waterway of the Top End, Darwin and surrounding areas. Crocodiles are dangerous to humans and you should never take unnecessary risks in crocodile habitats.
The Northern Territory Government has created Be Crocwise for your safety.
Please see additional resources for further information below, and remember:
• Crocodiles are Common
• Crocodiles Move Around
• Crocodiles are Deadly
• Read and Obey All Signs
• Be Crocwise!
Crocwise resources and information:
Eat
Blending its close proximity to Asia with an ocean brimming with fresh catches, the Northern Territory capital has captured the ideal ingredients which make Darwin a modern dining delight. We've got the lot when it comes to fine feasting and here's a tiny taste of our best
Experience
Step outside your everyday and open your eyes to adventure. See prehistoric crocodiles as they launch from the water to catch food on a jumping crocodile cruise, swim in stunning waterholes with cascading waterfalls in the background, see the famous Australian wildlife and surround yourself with millions of years of natural beauty.
Darwin and it's surrounding areas has something for everyone, with no one missing out on an experience of a lifetime. if you have the time, we encourage you to take a trip to Kakadu or down to Katherine to experience a vast range of beauty of the Top End
Learn
Multicultural Darwin has an extensive history full of art and Larrakia culture as well as recent history of aviation and WWII. Whether you jump on a day tour to West Arnhem where the Traditional Owners take you through over 60,000 years of history, or view some unique and stunning art and culture at the Muse of Art Gallery Northern territory, you will be in awe. Darwin also offers a number of sights and Museums that showcase darwin an Australia's involvement in WWII and the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese in 1942. However you spend your time in darwin, you will certainly take away a wealth of knowledge and culture from a truly unique part of Australia and the world.