DARWIN CITY GUIDE
WITH AN EASY, LAID- BACK FEEL, THIS TROPICAL OUTBACK CITY IS NOT ONLY THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTHERN TERRITORY’S INCREDIBLE TOP END, BUT A DESTINATION IN ITS OWN RIGHT.
OUT & ABOUT
Darwin, a youthful and vibrant city, is home to a rich Indigenous culture and more than 50 nationalities. Within the compact city center you can shop and enjoy cool eateries, bars and parkland, while its lively waterfront precinct serves up a wave pool and recreation lagoon to cool off in the tropical warmth, plus there’s a host of excellent dining options available. Spend a day at the
MUSEUM AND ART TERRITORY, GALLERY OF THE NORTHERN to learn about the city’s complex history and see dinosaur fossils from an active dig near Alcoota Station.
EAT STREETS
Stop by the dimly lit PM EAT+DRINK (pmeatdrink. com) on Knuckey Street for a pre-dinner cocktail or some tapas from the Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menu. Tucked away in the city center, edgy restaurant (littlemisskorea.com) LITTLE MISS KOREA is a fun experience with the option to DIY Korean barbecue, meanwhile (chowdarwin.com.au) CHOW serves big bowls of steaming pho, creamy laksa and quirky bubble tea cocktails and ka-pows, inspired by Asian drinks served in plastic bags. If you are an oyster fan get your fill at (oysterbar.com. OYSTER BAR au) on the waterfront; the menu has more than a dozen ways to enjoy the bivalve. And for great views, head to PEE WEE’S AT THE POINT (peewees.com.au).