Northern Territory

Darwin

The port city of Darwin is Australia's most northerly state capital and has been rebuilt since the devastating 1974 cyclone which razed most of it to the ground. Darwin has a (small) international airport with a more limited number of flights than the other major centres. There is a selection of good international standard hotels plus a range of other accommodation.

The city has a relaxed, tropical feel and is truly multicultural. The Chinese lived here for a long time and have now been joined by Timorese and people of many other Asian nationalities. The best touring season is in the winter dry, since many roads become impassable and some areas may be closed during the summer wet.

Tour operators may only offer a limited programme during the wet. There are numerous tour companies who offer tours to the surrounding area, including Kakadu and Arnhemland, ranging from day tours to extended touring of a week or more. The tours cater for both the 4WD adventure market and also hotel accommodated tours. A number of operators offer safaris from Darwin to Broome and vice versa.

A growing number of companies offer cruising off the northern coast of Australia, usually in smaller vessels which can approach the coast and which carry tenders for daily exploration of this wild area. Most of these are at the upper end of the market and offer a much more personal experience than the huge cruise ships found around the Mediterranean. It is possible to cruise from Broome to Darwin and, if desired, on to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

See also Broome ..

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Discovery Ecotours Expertly guided tours throughout the NT and northern QLD by a company delivering a quality product focusing on the natural and cultural heritage	Pungalina Cattle Station Escape the crowds to a remote outback eco wilderness safari camp on a 500,000 acre station in the NT Gulf. Accessed by 4WD or plane including air tours from Melbourne
Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris Discover the holiday adventure tour of a lifetime in a pristine wilderness where the Aboriginal presence encompasses more than 50,000 years in north west Arnhemland	Heading Bush 4WD Adventures The original (and the best) outback adventures tour company operating small group adventures between Adelaide and Alice Springs - visit places others only dream about
Wayward Bus Touring Company An innovative touring alternative for the independent traveller. Small group tours which go beyond stereotype ideas of bus tours/travel and are suitable for all ages	Saville Hotel Group A range of apartment style hotels with full hotel service and facilities throughout Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Darwin
Apollo Motorhome Holidays Top quality motorhomes, 4WD campervans and cars at affordable rates throughout Australia. Superbly maintained vehicles all at competitive rates with unlimited kilometres	Travel North Tour specialists - light adventure, ecotourism, Aboriginal culture, wilderness and much more - all in the Top End of the Northern Territory
VisitOz Training and guaranteed work for working holiday makers - the only company offering such opportunities with more than 1500 employers all over Australia	Gray Line Australia An Australian owned premium sightseeing company with over 75 vehicles. Operate half and full day tours and sightseeing passes in all the major centres in Australia

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