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Historic Darwin
Darwin's cultural heritage is a unique blend of ancient Aboriginal custom, European pioneering legacy, WWII history and fresh Asian influence.
Begin with a High Tea in the tropical, frangipani-lined gardens of Burnett House, one of the few remaining "troppo" architecture homes on the coast, then move onto the Military and Aviation Museums.
Browse the adjacent links to discover the true diversity of the Darwin experience and fast-track your holiday planning.
Things to See and Do
Plan your Trip
Discover the Top End
Darwin City
The city of Darwin has the most youthful population in Australia, which gives it a distinctly vibrant feel.
Tiwi Islands
Dense rainforest, sandy beaches and rock pools combine to create the landscapes of the Tiwi Islands.
Litchfield National Park
An easy day trip from Darwin, or the more adventurous can stay for two or three days.
Kakadu & Arnhem Land
The landscapes of Kakadu and Arnhem Land are diverse and set the scene for adventure travel, Aboriginal culture and nature activities.
Katherine & surrounds
Sweeping from the Gulf of Carpentaria to the Western Australia border, the vast Katherine region is full of hidden gems.
Travel Stories
Follow the journeys of the editors of Vogue Entertaining + Travel, Inside Out, delicious and Notebook.
