Darwin - The Lightening City


   
Darwin - General Information |
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Currency |
Australian Dollar (AUD) |
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Language |
English |
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Area |
112.01 km² |
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Climate |
Darwin has a tropical climate
with very distinct wet and dry seasons, is famous for lightening during
rainy season. |
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| Summer: |
Max-
95°F (35°C) | Min- 68°F(20°C) |
| Winter: |
Max-
86°F (30°C) | Min- 66°F(19°C) |
| Also known as: |
The Top End City, Tropical Harbour
City. |
| Famous for: |
Its Spectacular lightening in the
rainy seasons, fishing destinations and beautiful sunset points. |
| Geographical Location: |
Located in the Northern territory of
Australia on the coast of Timor sea. |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
12° 28' S 130° 51' E and
30 meters above sea level. |
| Best time to visit: |
June to August (Dry and sunny
months). |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Palmerston, Alice Springs. |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Buses, taxis/cabs, trains, ferries. |
Overview
Darwin is the capital of Northern territory of Australia and is named after
famous organic evolutionist Charles Darwin. The city of Darwin is located in
the Northern territory of Australia on the coast of Timor sea. Darwin acts
as a gateway to several southeast Asian countries and it is also a gateway
to the northern territory of Australia. The city has an long coastline which
has lots of recreational activities to do. The city is just a few meters
above sea level. The city is famous for its spectacular lightening during
the rainy seasons and also for beautiful sunsets. The city has a young vibe
and On weekends the city is scattered with open air markets at Parap,
Nightcliff and Mindil Beach.
Here youll find an array of stalls serving cuisines from all over
Asia and locally made arts and crafts. There are also performances from
musicians and artists, a variety of street theatre, traditional bush poetry
and even free stock-whip cracking lessons. The city is famous for its
marvelous festivals like The Seabreeze festival, the Darwin beer-can
regatta, Speargrass Festival and Darwin festival. Darwin is bestowed with
botanical gardens, national parks, museum, casino, cottages, marts,
cathedral and it attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.
Moreover, a magnificent tropical weather adds a charm to this Australian
city. The city, world renowned for its historical importance and the natural
disasters it has faced over the years, is one of the fastest growing tourist
destinations of the world. One can find various conventions, events and
exhibitions going round the year in this magnificent city. The city is also
valued for its amazing venues which cater a variety of events throughout the
year.
The city has a young vibe and On weekends the city is scattered with open
air markets at Parap, Nightcliff and Mindil Beach. Here youll find an
array of stalls serving cuisines from all over Asia and locally made arts
and crafts. There are also performances from musicians and artists, a
variety of street theatre, traditional bush poetry and even free stock-whip
cracking lessons. The city is famous for its marvelous festivals like The
Seabreeze festival, the Darwin beer-can regatta, Speargrass Festival and
Darwin festival. Darwin is bestowed with botanical gardens, national parks,
museum, casino, cottages, marts, cathedral and it attracts millions of
tourists from all over the world. Moreover, a magnificent tropical weather
adds a charm to this Australian city. The city, world renowned for its
historical importance and the natural disasters it has faced over the years,
is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations of the world. One can
find various conventions, events and exhibitions going round the year in
this magnificent city. The city is also valued for its amazing venues which
cater a variety of events throughout the year.