Darwin Heritage Walk

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2 Hours to 2 Hours 30 Minutes

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Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

Local guide
Spoken commentary

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

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Start time

08:30 AM

End Point

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Tour ends at the intersection of The Esplanade and Knuckey Street, opposite Lyons Cottage.

What To Expect

Darwin

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Star Village

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brown's Mart Theatre

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Old Town Hall

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament House

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

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bicentennial Park

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water
Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended.
A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate
Wheelchair accessible for active wheelchair users

Operated by Walk Darwin Pty Ltd

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 53039P1