Darwin, Australia
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language: English
Time Zone: GMT +9.30
Port location: Stokes Hill Wharf, 2 mls from city centre.
Transport: Buses and taxis pass the terminal.
Description: The capital city of the Northern Territory and Australia’s most northerly port. Warm weather is enjoyed all year round, lending itself to the relaxed outdoor lifestyle and cultural diversity.
Sightseeing and excursions: Australian Pearling Exhibition; World War II oil storage tunnels; Aviation Heritage Museum; The Botanical Gardens.
Beaches: Many stretches of soft sand but during the rainy season there are many deadly box jellyfish close to the shore.
Shopping: The famous Mindil markets for local wares, crafts and jewellery.
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