Darwin

Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. It is the least populous of Australia’s capital cities. Darwin provides an important link to South-east Asia. The city overlooks the harbour. Darwin and its surrounding areas have a tropical climate. The city has a mixture of different cultures with a laid-back lifestyle. Darwin has a diverse mixture of cultures and a laid-back lifestyle.

Darwin is home to Aquascene. This is located at Doctors Gully in the centre of Darwin. At Aquascene many fish come to be hand-fed. The fish come to the place during high tide.

The Australian Aviation and Heritage Centre is open daily. It is home to a collection of Northern Territory’s aviation history. The centre has a B52 Bomber, Sabre jets and Huey Cobra helicopters. At the Darwin Wharf Precinct there is the Australian Pearling Exhibition. Visitors can learn about the pearling industry. They can also learn about the industry’s history.

In Darwin’s northern suburbs there is the Casuarina Coastal Reserve. Visitors can go for a walk on the beach; have a picnic, or see the sunset on the Dripstone Cliffs. A short drive from the city can take you to Charles Darwin National Park. It shows Darwin Harbour’s mangrove habitats. World War Two relics can also be observed.

At Darwin’s wharf precinct is Deckchair Cinema. It is the city’s only open-air cinema. People can come and watch movies under the night-time sky. The cinema has a variety of movies to be watched.

Darwin is home to Fannie Bay Gaol. This prison was opened in 1883. For about a century it was a major detention centre. Now it is one of Darwin’s historic sites. The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens displays the plant life of Northern Australia and other tropical habitats. Visitors can see coastal fore dunes, mangroves and open woodlands. The place is also home of the Wesleyan Church.

Tourists wanting to see and learn about marine life can go to the Indo Pacific Marine. It is Darwin’s only living marine environment centre. The centre is one of three exhibitions of its type in the world. Popular at this centre is the ‘coral reef by night’ program. The program’s popularity means it is important to book early. It is held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.