The Hub
of Northern Australia
The top end of business
Darwin is a regional centre for energy and minerals with prosperous fishing, livestock and tourism industries. It has one of the strongest investment and growth forecasts in the country and is Australia’s gateway to Asia.
But what makes Darwin a compelling place is that aside from a thriving business climate, it also cultivates an enviable ‘people climate’. The city’s population of over 100,000 is comprised of 50 nationalities. Indigenous Australians are a vital presence in the life of the city, their art and culture are evident throughout the city. It has a young population with an average age of 32 years.
In Darwin, one gets the impression that life isn’t work. It has the most daily average sunshine hours (8.4) of any Australian capital resulting in an enviable relaxed tropical lifestyle, where almost everything is done outdoors – dining, shopping and even movie-going. Much of the city’s social activities take place at the markets, in parks and reserves, by the beach watching the jaw-dropping sunsets or on boats down on Darwin Harbour.
Gateway to Australia’s natural and cultural treasures
Darwin City is a launching pad to the Northern Territory’s vast array of extraordinary natural landscapes and ecosystems, from tropical coastlines to heritage wetlands, wildlife parks and escarpment vistas. Natural wonders such as World Heritage-listed Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, and Litchfield National Parks are all within driving distance from the city.
Arnhem Land
This important Aboriginal cultural site consists of diverse ecosystems including rainforests, savannah woodlands, extraordinary rock formations, majestic coastlines and deserted islands.
Berry Springs Nature Park
Spread out around the Berry Creek catchment, nature-lovers will delight in the walks, bird watching, palm-fringed waterholes, natural waterslides and abundant marine life.
Howard Springs
Diverse habitats brimming with wildlife. Swim with barramundi and turtles go bird watching, or check out the ibis and wallabies on the lawns.
Kakadu National Park
World Heritage-listed Kakadu is Australia’s largest national park with a wealth of natural and cultural wonders on display through the lush wetlands, rugged escarpments and sandstone galleries.
Katherine Gorge
The Nitmiluk National Park hosts this dazzling landscape carved out by the Katherine River with sublime lookouts across the 13 gorges of sandstone walls, 60 metres above the river.
Litchfield National Park
This spectacular preserve comprises stunning sandstone escarpments, natural spring-fed waterfalls and tropical lagoons, along with the ‘Lost City’ of thousands of giant termite mounds.
Mary River
Barramundi thrive in this tranquil marine paradise, perfect for anglers and crocodiles alike. Extraordinary birdlife and grand vistas abound.
Territory Wildlife Park
With an impressive aquarium complete with crocodiles, a nocturnal house, bird walk, and monsoon rainforest it’s the perfect opportunity to get up close to the furriest and fiercest creatures down under.
Tiwi Islands
Melville and Bathurst Islands are home to one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Tiwi hosts welcome visitors, share stories of their tribal experience and beliefs, and give displays of traditional ceremonies and artwork.
