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Darwin in a Nutshell: Chinese Temple, Museum of the Northern Territory and More!

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Available in English Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Start time

    Start time: 1400h (2:00pm)
    Duration: 4 hours

  • Meeting Point
    Your hotel in Darwin. (Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details.)
  • Ending Point

    Your hotel in Darwin

Key Highlights

  • Discover the tourist attractions of the city of Darwin in this tour
  • Get an insight into the history of the city at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
  • Take a peaceful stroll through the lush Botanical Gardens
  • Get a chance to tour the historic sites of the city including the East Point Military Precinct
  • Enjoy spectacular views of the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin
  • See the Chinese Temple which was originally built in 1887

Overview

The Darwin in a Nutshell tour provides the perfect introduction to this incredible city.

Accompanied by a local expert guide stroll through the lush Botanical Gardens, see historic including the East Point Military Precinct and popular areas such as the Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin.

The last stop on the tour is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory which you are free to explore at your leisure.

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Darwin and taken for this tour in an air conditioned vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

You will see:

Chinese Temple: Temple was originally built in 1887 for Darwin's sizeable Chinese community. The present building has preserved many interior furnishings from its predecessor.

Botanical Gardens: The garden is home to an interesting collection of trees and shrubs.

East Point Military Precinct: The East Point Military Museum has an interesting collection of exhibit photographs and artefacts from Darwin's war time history, including the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese during World War II.

Stokes Hill Wharf: A centre for tourists and locals, the long wooden Stokes Hill Wharf was once the town's main port area. The area is now filled with restaurants, bars, and shops and also has many trails to stroll along.

Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory: Set in a scenic location overlooking the Arafura Sea, it is internationally renowned for its extensive art, cultural and scientific collections and research programme.

The tour concludes at your hotel

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to the Museum and Art Gallery at leisure

Exclusions

  • Meals

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

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