A flight to Darwin brings you to the capital of Northern Australia, a vibrant, multicultural city with close ties to Asia as it lies closer to Jakarta than it does to Sydney. Shop at the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Market or experience Aquascene where hundreds of fish come inshore to be hand-fed by visitors who wade out into the water.
Explore the origins of Darwin at the Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory which has an excellent collection of Aboriginal art, including beautiful bark paintings. See shining pearls and exotic tropical sea life at the Indo-Pacific Marine & Australian Pearling Exhibition.
Take a day trip to Litchfield National Park, 129km from Darwin with its unspoilt landscapes, monsoon rainforests, pristine waterfalls and historic ruins. Or take the short flight from Darwin to Bathurst Island to experience life in a modern-day Aboriginal community.
With more than 50 nationalities in the area, cuisine is innovative as well as delicious and ranges from Italian to Thai. Don’t be afraid to try kangaroo, buffalo or crocodile and there’s always fresh seafood on the menu including locally caught barramundi. |