Darwin Hotels & Tourism
Gorgeous mauve-gold sunset over Fannie Bay, just north of Central Darwin
Welcome to a tropical metropolis with crocodile sunsets.
The 'capital' of northern Australia is closer to Jakarta than it is to Sydney, and closer to Singapore than it is to Melbourne, so it should come as no surprise that it looks outward to Asia as much as it looks inland to the rest of Australia.
This proximity and familiarity with Australia's northern neighbours is reflected in the town's relaxed, cosmopolitan, tropical atmosphere. In a country that prides itself on its ethnic diversity, Darwin may be the most multicultural city of all.
Darwin occupies a compact area at the end of a peninsula in the far north of the Northern Territory, west of Arnhem Land. Most of what you'll want in central Darwin is within two or three blocks of the main shopping centre, Smith St Mall. The suburbs spread a good 12 to 15km (7 to 9mi) to the north and east.
Darwin's airport is 13km (8mi) northeast of the town centre. The bus transit centre is in the centre of town while the train station is 18km (11mi) east.
Australia is a multi-cultural country, so it's not unusual to walk down a city street and hear people speaking Italian, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese or Arabic as their first language. Aboriginal languages are also spoken. English-speaking Australians have a passion for abbreviations and are liable to use a hotchpotch of local slang that can take the first-time visitor a while to untangle.
Travellers to Darwin, Australia can expect to find accommodation of all types, from upmarket Darwin hotels and resorts to more budget-focussed and unique options. For your next holiday accommodation in Darwin, make sure you check the regular and special offers on hotels.com.au first. Australia is host to a wide range of travel experience, suitable for all budgets. And Darwin is a great place to visit, blending experiences such as exploring the World War II Oil Storage Tunnel with famous attractions such as the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Te. And don’t forget shopping shopping at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets, and sample the famous sunsets for an unforgettable Darwin experience. Wherever you’re staying, hotels.com.au offers a huge range of Darwin hotels and Darwin accommodation options.
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