Darwin Historic Site Attractions
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Adelaide River Railway Station Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) - The Adelaide River Railway Siding and Railway Bridge, located on the Stuart Highway, were constructed as part of the first leg of the North Australia Railway,... More
Adelaide River War Cemetery Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway ) - The Adelaide River War Cemetery is a sobering reminder of the impact World War II had on this part of Australia. There are 434 military burials in total... More
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Darwin - Step back in time and explore Northern Territory heritage. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, located in Winnellie, Darwin, houses an impressive... More
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine Batchelor - Discovered around 1906, the Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provides an insight into the small scale mining activities of the era, and its ruins are a reminder of... More
Berry Springs Nature Park Darwin - Berry Springs Nature Park protects a large part of the Berry Creek catchment. Berry Creek starts from a number of springs, forms a small creek, then reaches... More
Bicentennial Park Darwin - Perched on the cliffs of Darwin Harbour along The Esplanade, Bicentennial Park is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the afternoon. There are walking... More
Blyth Homestead Batchelor - The historic Blyth Homestead is found within Litchfield National Park, and is also the location of an old tin mine, which is now in ruins. The homestead... More
Browns Mart Darwin - Browns Mart, located in the centre of Darwin, is on the national heritage list, preserved as a place of interest. First built in 1885 as an emporium and... More
Casuarina Coastal Reserve Casuarina - Casuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area between the mouth of Rapid Creek and Buffalo Creek in Darwin. The highlights of the reserve are... More
Char Restaurant at Admiralty Darwin - Offering some of the best fresh local produce, international and local wines married with innovative cuisine and exceptional service, Char Restaurant at... More
Charles Darwin National Park Winnellie - Lying on Frances Bay, Darwin, Charles Darwin National Park protects part of the Port Darwin wetland, one of Australia's most significant wetlands, as well... More
Daly River Mango Farm Daly River - Mangoes thrive in the tropical climate of the Top End. The Daly River Mango Farm is an established tourist park located 230 kilometres from Darwin on the... More
Darwin Harbour Darwin - Dotted with sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing vessels, Darwin Harbour is surrounded by scenic mangroves... More
Darwin Wharf Precinct Darwin - Darwin's Wharf has had a colourful, busy and sometimes tragic history. Its beginnings reflect the times and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the... More
Djukbinj National Park Darwin - Along the Arnhem Highway, forming part of the scenic Marrakai floodplains, the Djukbinj National Park contains a portion of the catchment and drainage... More
East Point Military Museum Darwin - The East Point Military Museum was originally set up as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian Artillery Association to exhibit photographs and artefacts... More
East Point Reserve Darwin - The East Point peninsular is a wonderful recreational area with extensive walking and cycling paths, relaxing picnic areas with free barbecue facilities... More
Fannie Bay Gaol Fannie Bay - Opened in 1883, the Fannie Bay Gaol was the major detention centre in Darwin for almost 100 years until 1979, when prisoners were relocated to the new... More
Fenton Airfield Daly River - The construction of Fenton Airfield, located on Tipperary Station in the Katherine Region, commenced in 1942. The site was named after Flight Lieutenant... More
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and Cobourg Marine Park Oenpelli - At the very top of the Northern Territory in Arnhem Land, the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park and Cobourg Marine Park is remote and rugged, fringed with... More
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens Darwin - Established in the 1870s to supplement the Darwin's unstable food supply, the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens’ 42 hectares showcase the flora... More
Government House Darwin - Government House, on The Esplanade in Darwin City, is the earliest and most significant government building in the Northern Territory. It is associated... More
Greenant Creek Walk Batchelor - This eight and a half kilometre walk, which forms part of the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park, takes you from Greenant Creek through to popular... More
Howard Springs Nature Park Howard Springs - Howard Springs Nature Park protects 283 hectares of diverse habitats including monsoon forests, extensive swamps and riverine areas. These areas provide... More
Litchfield National Park Batchelor - Litchfield National Park is an easy hour-and-a-half journey from Darwin, and is one of the Top End’s hidden treasures. This unspoiled wilderness... More
Lyons Cottage (British Australian Telegraph Company) Darwin - Lyons Cottage, located on the corner of Knuckey Street and the Esplanade, Darwin, was built for the Eastern Extension Australasian and China Telegraph... More
Myilly Point Heritage Precinct Darwin - The four houses making up the Myilly Point Heritage Precinct are the last of their kind in their original location and are prime examples of pre World... More
Northern Territory Library Darwin - The Northern Territory Library is located within Parliament House, at State Square in Darwin’s central business district. It is the Northern Territory's... More
Northern Territory Parliament House Darwin - Australia's newest Parliament House is the Northern Territory's premier public building. Opened in 1994, Parliament House is located in State Square,... More
Stuart Memorial Darwin - The Stuart memorial, located in Raintree Park, Smith Street Mall in the heart of Darwin city, is a tribute to John McDouall Stuart, whose epic south to... More
Tiwi Islands Bathurst Island - Located 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands are the combination of Bathurst and Melville Islands and collectively the Aboriginal population... More
Victoria Settlement Cobourg Peninsula - The ruins of Victoria Settlement are one of two failed British settlements on the Cobourg Peninsula in the Garig Gunak Barlu National Park. A group of... More
Wangi Falls Batchelor - Wangi Falls is perhaps Litchfield National Park's most popular attraction. The falls flow into a large, easily accessible swimming hole surrounded by lush... More
Window on the Wetlands Humpty Doo - Windows on the Wetlands is perched on Beatrice Hill, one of the highest points overlooking the Adelaide River floodplains. The upswept line of the roof... More
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels Darwin - One of the more interesting constructions in Darwin during World War II are the oil storage tunnels located near the Darwin Wharf Precinct. Originally... More
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