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• Darwin - Attractions
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• Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
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| The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory features one of the best collections of Aboriginal art and artefacts in the world. There is also a Cyclone Tracy exhibit, which relives the devastation caused on Christmas Day 1974. Admission is free. |
• Indo Pacific Marine
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| Indo Pacific Marine at Stokes Hill Wharf features live coral and the many creatures to be found on a coral reef. Guided and specially packaged tours are available. |
• Australian Pearling Exhibition
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| Also at Stokes Hill Wharf is the Australian Pearling Exhibition, which gives an insight into the local pearling history, together with details explaining the formation of pearls. |
• Crocodiles
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| Get up close and personal with that feared prehistoric creature, the crocodile. Crocodylus Park close to Darwin is a research centre, while the Crocodile Farm is Australia`s first and largest crocodile farm. Either location will give you a crocodile experience to remember. |
• Esplanade Walk
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| Take a walk along the Esplanade, admiring the old houses. Bicentennial Park on the foreshore has walking tracks and great views from the lookouts. The view at sunset is incomparable. |
• Aquascene at Doctors Gully
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| To get close to nature, go and feed the fish at Aquascene at Doctors Gully. The fish are fed regularly and will come up close - they may even nibble your fingers. |
• Mindil Beach Sunset Market
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| Visit Mindil Beach Sunset Market which is held on Thursday and Sunday from around 5:30pm. The market features a superb array of food at affordable prices. Why not buy dinner here and sit on the beach to eat it. |
• Adelaide River Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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| A 1.5 hour tour conducted on the Adelaide River Queen allows you to see a sight unique to the Northern Territory. Watch the crocodiles as they slide in from the banks of the river, barely making a ripple in the water, then leap into the air to seize their prey as it is held out from the boat. It is a truly amazing sight. |
• Territory Wildlife Park
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| The Territory Wildlife Park is located 45 minutes south of Darwin. This popular destination features a train to take you between exhibits (or you can walk). There is a wide range of Australian native and introduced species, and a feature of the park is its magnificent bird aviaries. |
• Harbour Cruises
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| For a different view of Darwin, take a harbour cruise - sunset cruises are available most days. Alternatively, why not try your hand at barramundi fishing. These fish can grow to over a metre in length, and there are many charter boats and fishing tours available. |
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