Darwin

Darwin, Australia, a tropical oasis located on Australia's northern coastline, welcomes you to its fast growing city.

From Darwin's ancient Indigenous inhabitants to the 1933 Gold Rush, Japanese World War II bombings and the Cyclone Tracy natural disaster, Darwin is steeped with history.

Home to over 110,000 people, the capital of the Northern Territory previously relied on Australian military and mining industries for its economy and is now enjoying a boom in tourism.

Darwin pearling industry

Darwin also has a thriving pearl industry that produces South Sea Pearls. Pearl farming, Australia's second largest aquacultural activity, began in 1880. The famous family pearl company, Paspaley is based in Darwin, and also has pearl farms in the Western Australia's Kimberly region.

Darwin natural attractions

Northern Territory's capital comprises of a wet and dry season, with its wet season bringing surrounding waterfalls to life and growing native flora. Darwin's wildlife is also a must-see. At the Darwin Wildlife Park you can see animals native to Northern Territory: crocodiles, wallabies, pelicans and goannas located in their natural habitats.

Make the most of Darwin's natural world at the George Brown Botanical Gardens, Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Charles Darwin National Park. Darwin is renowned for its outdoor activities and there are many fishing tours available to catch the region's iconic fish - Barramundi.

Darwin city attractions

Other top attractions in Darwin include SkyCity Darwin, its casino and convention centre, the Australian Heritage Aviation Centre, World War II Oil Storage Tunnels, Indo Pacific Marine and the Crocodylus Park.

You can find accommodation from apartments, backpackers, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks to holiday houses, hotels and resorts in Darwin, Australia.