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Holiday Sights Darwin

Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory.

Port Darwin was named on 9 September 1839 after Charles Darwin, the famous scientist, when the HMS Beagle sailed into the harbour there while surveying Australia’s north. In 1911 the city’s official name became Darwin.

Darwin is situated on a peninsula on the northern coast of Australia and is surrounded by ocean on three sides.

Facts About Darwin

Darwin has a population of over 120,000 people which is more than half of the total population of the Northern Territory. During World War II a bombing raid on Darwin Harbour was the first Japanese attack on Australia on 19 February 1942. There were over 60 air attacks on Darwin during 1942 and 1943 and the city was rebuilt over time.

Darwin Accommodation and Dining

There are plenty of hotels and accommodation in the vicinity of the Darwin city region and close to the esplanade that overlooks the Harbour. There is a range from backpacker hostels and the Darwin YHA through to five star resorts.

Despite its small size Darwin has some great restaurants and cafes that offer top food and service. There are plenty of outdoor options with alfresco dining, outdoor bars and grills, poolside restaurants and waterfront bistros being very popular.

The seafood is excellent with plenty of fresh barramundi from nearby rivers as well as Spanish mackerel, Black Jewfish, queenfish and snapper which are all caught in the blue waters off the coast of Darwin.

Things to Do in Darwin

Darwin has plenty of historical attractions, museums, and National Parks. The World War II Oil Storage Tunnels hand dug during WWII are worth a visit as is the unsettling Cyclone Tracy exhibition at The Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Take a cruise or fishing charter on Darwin Harbour and visit the night markets at Mindil Beach.