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» Philippa_R - What are the best things about Darwin?

There is a lot about Darwin that I like and there are a lot of "best things". I have included a few around the city, but there are heaps of things to do and see. If you want to know more or have a specific idea of what you want to know just reply.

Darwin is a fascinating place. There are quite a lot of great things to do and see in and around the city. Darwin is also a terrific base for unique day and overnight trips.

I have friends who live there at the moment and know the local scene and several people I know have just come from holidays in and around Darwin.

Some favourite aspects are the festivals - The Darwin Festival, Darwin Fringe Festival, Bass in the Grass and the Speargrass Festivals in particular and for a fun and rowdy time the Darwin Beer Can Regatta is a bit of a hoot.

Darwin is an interesting city, fairly small, but bustling. It is a terrific place to people watch. The harbour is always busy with ships of all sizes and sometimes a saltwater crocodile can be seen swimming around.

The tropical climate means shorts and t-shirts almost all year round.

The fishing is fantastic and boat trips just for fun are great.

The large indiginous population means there are opportunities to explore their art and culture, but unfortunately you may see the bleaker side of indiginous Australia as well.

AND the food is great, particularly if you like fish - yum.

The history of the city is also interesting - involvement in WW2 and also Cyclone Tracy which devastated the city in 1974.

If you want more specific info just let me know. Are you planning a holiday?

-- posted by Philippa_R