3 Best Places To Visit in Darwin

“Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) attracts over 300,000 visitors annually. The MAGNT is the Northern Territory's foremost cultural organisation. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is situated in the inner Darwin suburb of Fannie Bay. The MAGNT is home to internationally renowned scientific collections, as well as research and exhibition programmes. Each year, the MAGNT presents internally developed exhibitions and travelling exhibitions from across Australia. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory is also home to the annual Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, Australia's longest-running set of awards for Indigenous Australian creators, and entry is free.”

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“George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens was the third attempt by European settlers in Darwin to establish a site where plants of economic importance could be tested for suitability in the tropics. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens span 42 hectares and are renowned for their collections of North Australian and other tropical plant species. Initially, the collection of the gardens was focused on economic gardening and ornamental plantings. However, the gardens were renamed in 2002 to recognise George Brown's contribution and 32 years of service to the development of the gardens. George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens is accessible by several entrances. The main hall and visitor parking are located at Gardens Road. Public transport is available.”

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“Crocosaurus Cove allows guests a unique, close and personal view of Australia’s iconic saltwater crocodiles. The Aquarium is situated in the heart of Darwin city. Crocosaurus Cove is also home to the world’s largest display of Australian reptiles. The Aquarium is Australia’s first and only crocodile dive experience, the Cage of Death. The Aquarium has a 200,000-litre freshwater pool and features turtles in the Billabong. Crocosaurus Cove also offers twenty interactive stations and children's themed guided tours. They are centrally located in Darwin's CBD at 58 Mitchell Street, on the corner of Peel Street, and within walking distance of many of the city's major accommodations.”

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