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Inside Background
Culture 
Darwin is actually closer to Asia than it is to cities in Australia such as...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Health & Safety 
This is some good information sites: Parks-- Before you go Red Cross - First Aid
Last edited: 02 August 2009
History 
A Brief History of Darwin   This is the Darwin City Council's webpage detailed...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
For information on Darwin and the surrounding region, go to the official...
Last edited: 14 May 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Darwin, unlike other areas of Australia, has two very distinct seasons that are...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Cyclone Tracy 
Cyclone Tracy - Info & Images    ( NT Library )
Last edited: 26 December 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Darwin Airport ( DRW ) is the only international airport in the Northern...
Last edited: 02 August 2009
Getting Around 
Getting around Darwin is fairly easy thanks to taxis and public transportation...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Public Transportation 
See also Getting around Darwin posting. The public transport system is frequent...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxi's in Darwin  City Radio Taxis    Phone: (08) 8981 3777 Darwin Radio Taxis...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A number of companies run day trips  & overnight(s) coach tours from Darwin...
Last edited: 04 February 2009
Events & Festivals 
City of Darwin - Events NT Gov - Calendar of Events Whats On Darwin - Events...
Last edited: 07 August 2009
Family Travel 
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS Leanyer Recreation Park Location The Leanyer Recreation Park...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Museums & Attractions 
This is a listing of a few of the attractions of Darwin:   Art Gallery &...
Last edited: 26 December 2006
Nightlife 
Backpackers and other travelers will find more than enough opportunity to spend...
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Shopping 
Although the main attraction in Darwin is the outdoors and all the activities...
Last edited: 16 July 2009
Tour around Darwin part 2 
Walking Tour of Darwin This tour requires the use of a car and a street map due...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Walking around Darwin 
Walking Tour of Darwin   This list takes you on a walk around the Darwin city...
Last edited: 08 September 2009
Mindil Beach 
The Mindil Market is a thriving outdoor market situated on the foreshore of the...
Last edited: 06 June 2008
Mindil Beach Markets 
Held every Thursday and Sunday Night during the dry season. Many stalls selling...
Last edited: 17 October 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Darwin Sailing Club- There is free membership at this club for visitors.  Watch...
Last edited: 01 August 2006
Cullen Bay 
Cullen Bay has a range of restaurants many of them with views across the Marina...
Last edited: 14 October 2009
Cullen Bay 
Cullen Bay has a range of restaurants which are open for evening dining...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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