Darwin is a city in the north of Australia, standing slightly apart from civilization. Modernity there perfectly coexists with the ancient traditions of the Aborigines. Surroundings of Darwin are rich in places of amazing beauty, the most striking of which are the national parks Kakadu, Lichfield and Katerina Gorge. The climate in the Darwin area is tropical, the average temperature is around +30 ° C year round.
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How to get to Darwin
As elsewhere in Australia, it is most convenient to get to Darwin by plane from the capital of any state and other major cities on the continent. Darwin Airport is 13 km from the city center. This distance can be overcome by shuttle buses, which meet each flight, or by taxi. Fans of travel by rail can be recommended to take the train The Ghan, twice a week going to Darwin from Adelaide. The trip will not be cheap, but impressions - even more.
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The climate of Darwin is
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +29 ° С in the day +26 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, heavy rain, thunderstorms +28 ° С in the afternoon +26 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain, thunderstorms +28 ° С in the afternoon +27 ° С at night ° С water |
| Darwin weather forecast for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| in the daytime | + 31 | + 31 | + 31 | + 32 | + 31 | + 30 | + 30 | + 31 | + 32 | + 32 | + 33 | + 32 |
| night | + 25 | + 24 | + 24 | + 23 | + 22 | + 20 | + 19 | + 20 | + 23 | + 25 | + 25 | + 25 |
| of water | + 29 | + 28 | + 27 | + 27 | + 26 | + 25 | + 26 | + 26 | + 27 | + 27 | + 28 | + 28 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Darwin
In Darwin, the mass of historical, natural and cultural attractions .Among the first to pay attention to the historic shipyard of Darwin, Fannie Bay prison, the architect Barnett's house, the Old Court and the police building, the Aviation Heritage Center and the military cemetery of Adelaide .Nature lovers will appreciate the Bicentennial Park at Darwin Harbor, the 42 hectare Botanical Garden, the Causarin Tree Reserve and the Charles Darwin National Park - everywhere you can not only contemplate vegetation splendor, but also arrange a picnic .Also worth a visit is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territories - exhibits on the history of the region and samples of Aboriginal art are presented here .
From Darwin it is convenient to go on excursions to the national parks of Fogg-Dam, Kakadu and Litchifield.
Fogg-Dam
Fogg Dam (Fogg Dam) - a natural park 69 km east of Darwin with many different kinds of birds, kangaroos and wild boars.
Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park, the largest in Australia. The landscape of the park varies depending on the season. During the rainy season, it is covered with brackish swamps, buffaloes, wild boars, crocodiles, lizards and poisonous snakes. And in the drought from the swamps remain small ponds, covered with lilies and pink lotus flowers. The inhabitants of the park are 275 species of birds, 75 species of reptiles, 25 species of frogs and about 10,000 species of insects. The best time to visit Kakadu is July-August.
Litchfield
Litchfield National Park - a nature reserve with unusual termite nests and picturesque waterfalls.
Surroundings of Darwin
In the mountains of Ubirr and Nolanji, drawings of prehistoric people have been preserved. Jim-Jim Falls and Twin Falls, where crocodiles, lizards, turtles and snakes are found. Not far from Katerina, the third largest center of the Northern Territories, is the National Park of Nitmiluk. Photos of Darwin (11)