Stay & Play
In and Around Darwin City
Tourism Top End
Tourism Top End is the Regional Tourist Association for the Top End Region of the Northern Territory of Australia which includes Darwin and Outer Darwin, The Mary River Region, Kakadu National Park, The Coomalie Region which includes Adelaide River, Batchelor and Litchfield National Park, the Tiwi Islands, the Daly River Region, and East and West Arnhem Land.
www.tourismtopend.com.au
Aquascene
Hand feed hundreds of fish as they come in from the sea at high tide. A unique experience and one of Darwin’s most popular attractions.
www.aquascene.com.au
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre
Among the impressive exhibits are a B52 bomber, Spitfire, Zero Fighter, Sabre Jet and Huey Cobra.
www.travelnt.com/en/search/product-detail.aspx?product_id=9000160
Crocosaurus Cove
Home to more than a thousand crocodiles and other wildlife including big cats, primates, birds and hawksbill turtles. It is also a research centre for reptiles.
www.crocosauruscove.com
Cullen Bay
Delightful marina just a short trip from the city centre with restaurants, cafes and bars overlooking the harbour. Boarding point of popular sunset cruises.
Deckchair Cinema
Iconic Darwin experience. Pack a picnic and watch movies under the stars in a picturesque waterfront location.
www.darcity.nt.gov.au/aboutdarwin/parks/documents/east_point_Reserve.pdf
George Brown Botanic Gardens
The tropical flora of northern Australia including 400 palm species is on show in this lovely 42-hectare parkland. Great night time setting for the annual festival shows.
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/botanic/
Paspaley Pearls
Said to be the most beautiful in the world with unrivalled iridescence and lustre. Private presentations and viewing enjoyed can be arranged.
www.paspaleypearls.com
World War II Oil Storage Tunnels
Tunnel 5, one of five steel lined tunnels running from the wharf and under the city, is open for history buffs. There’s a photographic display of wartime in Darwin.
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/heritage/ntregister/declared/display.html?navaloiltunnels
Art Galleries
Aboriginal Fine Arts
Traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art and craft including authentic works from Arnhem Land and Central Australia. View paintings, works on bark, hand-woven baskets, didjeridoos and carvings.
www.aboriginalfinearts.com.au
Framed
A large and diverse gallery with ten rooms of paintings, sculptures and other works by various artists. Aboriginal artists’ communities are strongly represented.
www.maningrida.com
Mason Gallery
Aboriginal artwork from the Arnhem Land and Western Desert regions including John Mawurndjul, Dorothy Napangardi and Ronny Tjampitjinpa.
www.magnt.nt.gov.au
Nomad Art Productions
Working closely with local artists and Aboriginal Corporations, Nomad Art is dedicated to the production of limited editions and collections of fine art and craft.
www.nomadart.com.au
Northern Editions
Situated amongst the tropical gardens of Charles Darwin University. Exhibits, promotes and sells limited edition etchings, screenprints, lithographs and linocuts.
www.northerneditions.com.au
Raft Artspace
Represents artists from Northern Australia and Southeast Asia. Presents solo exhibitions and curates group exhibitions.
www.didgeridoohut.com.au
24HR Art
Contemporary art by emerging and established artists including multi-media projects.
www.territorycolours.com
Tiwi Art Network
Take a one-day tour of the three art centres in the Tiwi Islands. Each centre produces traditional and contemporary art with its own unique style.
www.tiwiart.com
Markets
Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Darwin’s famous market and the largest in the Northern Territory, held every Thursday (5pm-10pm) and every Sunday (4pm – 9pm) from the last week in April until the end of October. Up to 60 food stalls and 200 stalls offering arts and craft. There’s also lively free entertainment.
www.mindil.com.au
Nightcliff Markets
Held every Sunday (8am – 2pm) at the Nightcliff Shopping Mall. Stalls sell a wide variety of goods. There’s also massage, reflexology, card reading and live entertainment.
www.darcity.nt.gov.au/residents/community_services/markets.htm
Parap Markets
A visit to this Saturday morning market has become a weekly ritual among locals. Browse the markets for local produce, arts and crafts while enjoying light entertainment.
www.darcity.nt.gov.au/residents/community_services/markets.htm
Rapid Creek Market
Darwin’s oldest market held every Sunday (7am - 1pm) at the Rapid Creek Business Village. The usual routine is to start with a massage, followed with Sunday brunch, before browsing the stalls.
www.whatsondarwin.com/events/Rapid_Creek_Markets.htm
Harbour Cruises & Fishing
Arafura Bluewater Charters
A full day of bluewater reef and game fishing up to 30 nautical miles offshore. Departs Cullen Bay daily.
www.arafurablue.com.au
Cape Adieu Harbour Cruises
The sailing ketch can take up to 50 guests on a variety of cruises, from sunrise breakfast to lunch or the popular sunset dinner cruise. Departs Stokes Hill Wharf.
www.darwinharbourcruises.com.au
Darwin Reef ‘n’ Wrecks
This superb half-day fishing charter departs twice a day from the pristine Darwin Harbour, where you’ll fish around historical wrecks and tropical reefs.
www.darwinfishingoffice.com
Streeter Pearl Lugger Cruises
This traditional pearl lugger, a 65ft gaff-rigged ketch, has been beautifully restored to provide a unique and romantic cruise experience. Departs Stokes Hill Wharf daily.
www.nt.gov.au/dpa/cruiseship_wharf/cruises_charters.html
Tour Experiences
Tourism Top End
Tourism Top End is the Regional Tourist Association for the Top End Region of the Northern Territory of Australia which includes Darwin and Outer Darwin, The Mary River Region, Kakadu National Park, The Coomalie Region which includes Adelaide River, Batchelor and Litchfield National Park, the Tiwi Islands, the Daly River Region, and East and West Arnhem Land.
www.tourismtopend.com.au
AAT Kings
From the lush wildlife of Kakadu to the ancient rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, the splendour of Katherine Gorge to the majesty of Kings Canyon, AAT Kings provides memorable experiences through a wide range of tours.
T +61 (0)8 8923 6555
E reservations@aatkings.com.au
W www.aatkings.com.au
APT Tours
Short breaks, independent packages and mini stays to Top End highlights including Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Litchfield and Nitmilluk parks. Or venture farther out to spectacular central Australia and Alice Springs.
T +61 (0)3 9277 8555
E info@aptouring.com.au
W www.aptouring.com.au
Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge
Barramundi and sports fishing safaris with a remote but comfortably outfitted nature lodge for a base, set on a scenic escarpment. Exclusive access to pristine rivers, coastal creeks and inland lagoons attract keen fishermen.
T +61 (0)8 8983 1544
E enquiries@hotspot.com.au
W www.barralodge.com.au
Aussie Adventure Holidays
Ideal small group tours to the major attractions of the Northern Territory. Choose from accommodated or camping safari tours to Kakadu, Litchfield, Tiwi Islands, the Top End and Central Australia.
T +61 (0)8 8923 6523
E res@aussieadventure.com.au
W www.aussieadventure.com.au
Bamurru Plains
Unique bush camp located just to the west of Kakaku on the Mary River floodplains. The wetlands and savannah woodlands harbour a diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy airboat tours, bird watching, river cruises, fishing and 4WD safaris in ‘wild bush luxury’ style.
T +61 (0)2 9571 6677
E info@bamurruplains.com
W www.bamurruplains.com
Dugong Beach Resort
Idyllic island paradise with a sports fishing lodge, varied recreational facilities and a golf club. The Amuwarngka Cultural Tours offer two-hour walkabouts to half-day tours visiting rock art sites, the Emerald River or experiencing traditional fishing.
T 1800 877 077
E reservations@dugongbeachresort.com.au
W www.dugongbeachresort.com.au
Gagudju Dreaming
The ultimate outback experience, an off-the-beaten track opportunity to experience Kakadu. Journey through wetlands, barely touched by mankind. Not to be missed are the Yellow Water Cruises and a visit to the Warradjan Cultural Centre.
T +61 (0)8 8979 0145
E reservations@gagudjulodgecooinda.com.au
W www.gagudjulodgecooinda.com.au
Goanna Eco Tours
Unforgettable one-day tour to the wetlands. See the awesome jumping crocodiles of Adelaide River, then on to Rum Jungle and Litchfield to swim at Florence Falls, take the Shady Creek Walk and check out the Meridian termite mounds.
T +61 (0)8 8927 2781
E info@goannaecotours.com.au
W www.goannaecotours.com.au
Peppers Seven Spirit Bay
Situated in Garig Gunak Barlu National Park on the Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhem Land, this inspiring landscape is accessible by permit only. Visitors will come to understand why this area has been revered by the area’s indigenous Australians for millennia.
T +61 (0)8 8979 0281
E sevenspirit@peppers.com.au
W www.peppers.com.au/Seven-Spirit-Bay
Territory Discoveries
Mix and match from a wealth of options from the local experts – the largest and most comprehensive range of tours, accommodation, car rental and holidays in the Top End and Central Australia.
T 1300 365 592
E groups@territorydiscoveries.com
W www.territorydiscoveries.com
All information provided was correct as at 1 Feb 2008.
