Darwin Heritage Walk

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Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin has developed to blend the past with today’s modern multicultural vibe. There are many hidden treasures to discover along the way.

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Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Starts: Darwin City, Australia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours



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What to Expect When Visiting Darwin City, Northern Territory, Australia

Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin has developed to blend the past with today’s modern multicultural vibe. There are many hidden treasures to discover along the way.

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Pass By: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory

The streets of Darwin CBD are home to many buildings that have connections to Darwin’s past and many are still in use today. Stories of the past and the people who ensured Darwin became an important part of current day Northern Territory are aplenty. Public artworks dot the route.

Stop At: Star Village 32 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

This former open-air cinema is one of the few original buildings from pre-Cyclone Tracy. Though it has been converted to a chic retail hub, your guide will point out its historic features and share with you its stories of old.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Brown’s Mart Theatre, 12 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

This building has remained part of Darwin’s social culture for over 100 years. Your guide will share a few of its stories as you peruse the exterior of this site.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Old Town Hall, 13 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Many of Darwin’s pioneers have passed through this site. Now in ruins, the Old Palmerston Town Hall provides modern-day Darwin with a visible reminder of its past residents.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Administrator of the Northern Territory, 29 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

These beautifully restored buildings and their gardens encapsulate life from the early years of Darwin. Today, they are used as offices for The Administrator of the Northern Territory.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parliament House, Mitchell St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

A grand building presiding over Darwin Harbour. Here, you’ll learn more about the self-governing modern city of Darwin.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bicentennial Park, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Bicentennial Park, overlooking Darwin Harbour, provides residents and visitors with green space to enjoy leisure and recreation activities. There are many hidden treasures dotting the area, reminding us of early Darwin, WWII, life pre-Cyclone Tracy. You may even see local birdlife.

Duration: 15 minutes



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