Must-visit Attractions In Darwin For Your Next Visit

Darwin is the tropical capital of the Northern Territory and is one of the most diverse tourist destinations in Australia, where you can spend a few days soaking up the sunshine, getting up close with some of the native crocs and dancing the night away with travellers from around the world. Despite being one of the top multicultural capitals in the nation, it is less known by the international visitors but the city is home to numerous jaw-dropping national parks, sparkling azure waterways, a tropical climate and an impressive international flair. Spend your next holiday in this underrated capital of Australia, discover many natural and man-made attractions and enjoy a relaxing holiday with your friends or family. Here are some of the most popular things to do while you're in the capital.

Enjoy a cruise in Darwin Harbour

A great way to enjoy the warm tropical evenings and the incredible seafront setting of the city is to board the darwin cruises, one of the popular attractions in the city amongst travellers and tourists who flock to the capital from across the globe. Darwin’s sunsets are renowned in Australia and the cruises offer the ultimate gateway to experience them while taking in the sea views along with some informative commentary. What sets this unique cruise experience apart from the regular tours and tourist attractions is that you will get to enjoy some of the famous sights of the city including the Government House, Mindil Beach, Skycity Casino and Darwin Museum. The ambient interiors and overall comfortable experience along with an incredible selection of local seafood has made the Darwin Dinner cruise an unmissable experience among visitors. Feel free to enjoy a drink or two while the cruise takes you to the best spots to capture the perfect sunset photos.

Take a Deeper Look into Darwin’s History and Culture

Visiting a museum or any other cultural hub when you step foot in a city for the first time is a must-do, especially when you're out with the family. The Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory (MAGNT) is one of the seven related museums in the state and is the ultimate one-step doorway to its history and culture. Come here and you can find works inspired by the arts of Aboriginal, Southeast Asian and Oceanic art and some contemporary works of Australian artists, while the museum provides an excellent overview of the city’s rich history. The art gallery also holds occasional free exhibitions, showcasing and embracing the local artists of the Northern Territory and Australia in general. Another proud display in the gallery is “sweetheart”,which gained prominence in the 1970s, being one of the largest crocs ever caught in the state. The gallery also has a Natural History Room which provides a fun yet educative insight into the region’s ecology which is an amalgamation of the excellent mangroves, wetlands and the marine environment. Visiting here is one of the best things to do here for free and after a relaxing tour you can stop by the verandah overlooking the water for a snack and coffee.

Go face to face with a croc at Crocosaurus Cove

If you’re looking to add a bit of thrill to your itinerary, this next place would be your ideal destination– the Crocosaurus Cove, in the heart of the city centre. A must-visit for wildlife lovers, this is the biggest showcasing of Australian reptiles in the world. Experience an interactive experience which involves you and a croc, and if that’s a bit too much, you can choose to hold a little squeaky croc, feed one, or hangout with other marine creatures like the barramundi or sawfish.