Welcome to Darwin
Darwin attracts travellers from all around the globe for its outdoor tropical lifestyle and welcoming, laid-back vibe. It’s Australia’s smallest capital city yet the most culturally diverse, with a genuine multiculturalism you can feel. Soak up Darwin’s year-round warm climate at its open-air cinema, colourful beachside markets and world-class outdoor festivals.
Fill a few days (or much more) with Darwin’s waterfront dining, crocodile spotting adventures, Aboriginal cultural experiences and delve into its rich military history. You’ll love Darwin’s famous food, with its strong Asian influence, fresh seafood and local produce.
The harbour sets the scene with many activities such as jet skiing, air boating and scenic dinner cruises. Darwin is a great base to explore surrounding regions including Kakadu National Park, Litchfield, Katherine, Arnhem Land and the Tiwi Islands.
Access: Darwin International Airport is a major gateway to Australia for international flights, with easy connections to and from Europe, North America and Asia. For long-haul travellers, international carriers operate flights from the UK and Europe and the US and Canada via various ports in Australia.
Darwin’s proximity to Asia, makes it quick and easy to get to Singapore, Indonesia, East Timor, Japan, China and Hong Kong.
Top things to do in Darwin:
- Cruise on the harbour in a boat, jet ski or airboat
- Enjoy a world famous Laksa at the Mindil Beach or Parap Markets
- Visit the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT (MAGNT)
- Learn about local history at the Royal Flying Doctor Tourist Facility or Darwin Military Museum
- Jump on a day tour to anywhere in the Top End!
| Climate and weather: Season | Min/max temperature range °C | Min/max temperature range °F |
|---|---|---|
| The Dry (May-October) | 21 - 30°C | 70 - 86°F |
| Tropical Summer (November-April) | 25 - 32°C | 77 - 90°F |
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