Darwin Information

Darwin is the administrative capital of the Northern Territory and is called the capital of tropical Australia; it is lush and green, full of tropical plants and the perfume of Frangipanis. The cyclone season is from November to April when there are spectacular electrical storms and predictable afternoon rains. Its colorful history has contributed to Darwin's cultural diversity.

In the past Darwin has had a reputation for hard drinking and a casual outback attitude to culture and refinement. But in recent years it has become very cosmopolitan with fabulous multicultural markets, shopping centres, casinos, nightclubs, a variety of restaurants and of course pubs galore.

Significant Darwin suburbs include Fannie Bay, Casuarina and Cullen Bay. Fannie Bay is 5 minutes from the city centre and home to the Fannie Bay Sailing Club, the racetrack, and Fannie Bay Goal (1882) with a museum and an old gallows. Casuarina is 15 minutes from the city centre and has a major shopping centre with cheap eats, clothes and specialty stores. Cullen Bay is the home of Darwin’s first Marina and includes trendy restaurants and cafés.