The Darwin History and Wartime Experience Darwin City Animal Encounter
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Departing from the Darwin Visitor (Tourist) Information Centre you'll commence your tour with a short trip around the Darwin city centre where you'll learn about the buildings, statues and points of interest associated with Darwin's establishment and early development. As you pass Government and Parliament Houses your tour will head down the esplanade alongside Darwin's beautiful harbour and the narrative turns to Darwin's involvement in WW2. You'll pass sites associated with anti-aircraft batteries, Catalina flying boats, Army and Navy barracks and the sombre loss of many Australian and American servicemen and civilians. From there your first stop will be at a house where bullet holes of an attacking Japanese zero fighter are still in evidence. As we head north of the city you'll be treated to stunning views of Mindil beach, Fannie Bay and the harbour entrance before stopping at the 1934 QANTAS hangar to learn about Darwin's involvement in the early air races and the devastation wrought by Japanese airforces over Darwin during the war. Your tour will then head to East Point military precinct. As we pass through the tropical monsoon rainforest in the area, you might spot some of the abundant wildlife - wallabies, eagles, kites, snakes, magpie geese and dingoes that abound here. At East Point you have the opportunity to disembark at the Military Museum/Defence of Darwin Experience (entry fee additional), and be picked up by the subsequent tour an hour and a half later. At the museum you can involve yourself in the interactive displays - experience what it was like to be in Darwin during that first bombing raid!
As we head back via the north east of the city you'll be treated to prime ministerial and presidential speeches, pass by oil storage tanks and tunnels, machine gun strafing marks, Stokes Hill and Fort Hill Wharves and Darwin Harbour - stopping to learn about the devastation of shipping in the harbour during the first Japanese raid. Returning to the Tourist Information Centre the narrative turns to post war Darwin the subsequent devastation by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and Darwin in the modern era.
With small groups and a comfortable vehicle you can sit back, relax and enjoy the views and expert commentary by your professional tour guide.Tour vehicle seats a maximum of 18 people per tour. Attachment points for booster seats are fitted to some seats.
Note that the Military Museum entry is NOT an option on this Tour
Seniors may be required to show their seniors cards at embarkation
children includes ages 4-15 years.
NOTE: THIS IS THE FINAL TOUR OF THE DAY AND AS SUCH DOES NOT DROP OFF AT THE MILITARY MUSEUM. FURTHER TOURS MAYBE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY IF HALF DAY TOURS ARE CANCELLED. PLEASE RING OR EMAIL TO CONFIRM
Key Info
- alarm Duration: 80
- person Age: All Ages
- people Group Size: Min 1 Max 18
question_answer Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum age for Animal Encounter at Darwin City?
The minimum age for Animal Encounter at Darwin City is suitable for all ages.
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How long does an Animal Encounter session at Darwin City last?
The average Animal Encounter session at our Darwin City centre is 1.5 to 2.5 hour.
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Is Animal Encounter Darwin City open for bookings during the week?
Absolutely, however Animal Encounter is busiest at the weekend - and our Darwin City centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.
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Is Animal Encounter Darwin City open for bookings at weekends?
Animal Encounter at Darwin City is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Animal Encounter bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!
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How popular is the Animal Encounter Darwin City center?
Geronigo® aims for all of our Animal Encounter locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Animal Encounter Darwin City center is no exception. Book with confidence!
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Can I buy a gift voucher for Animal Encounter Darwin City?
Yes you can buy Animal Encounter Darwin City gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Animal Encounter Darwin City vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).
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What is the postcode for Animal Encounter Darwin City?
The postcode for Animal Encounter Darwin City is Darwin City NT 0800. Please note that sometimes our Animal Encounter centers are difficult to find from a postcode and satnav. We will supply detailed directions to Animal Encounter Darwin City on your booking receipt.
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Where is Animal Encounter Darwin City?
The Animal Encounter Darwin City center is located at the following address: 22 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia. Please note that sometimes our Animal Encounter centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!
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How much is Animal Encounter at Darwin City?
The average package price of Animal Encounter at Darwin City $55.00. The lowest price is $55.00 with the most expensive option being $55.00.
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