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Darwin is a thriving, prosperous and multicultural city with lively bars and wide-ranging international cuisine. It is lush, tropical, and the gateway to top-end outback adventures through the world heritage Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. Darwin boasts an eclectic cultural mix: Asian music, food, and languages live side-by-side with aboriginal artistry, Australian beach culture, love of the outdoors, and a profound appreciation of cosmopolitanism.

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Darwin is a youthful city with a young and vibrant population, and it is famously packed with young travellers during the dry season. Outdoor living is the norm, and outdoor activities and adventures are the main attractions, with breathtaking natural parks in close proximity. Central Darwin is compact and easily explored on foot, although the suburbs are somewhat spread out.

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Kakadu National Park

Covering almost 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is Australia's largest terrestrial national park, an awe-inspiring expanse of rugged natural beauty and fascinating ecological and biological diversity. It is also a place of important cultural heritage, as the Bininj Mungguy people have called this area home for thousands of years.

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Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park is a stunning expanse of lush woodlands and crystal-clear freshwater creeks, waterfalls and swimming holes, where many come to escape the oppressive heat of the summer months. Especially impressive are the enormous termite mounds found throughout the park, as well as the Lost City, an area with rock formations of bizarre beauty.

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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

World-famous Katherine Gorge is located in Nitmiluk National Park, just to the south of Kakadu. The 12-kilometre length of the gorge, surrounded by its 70-metre tall cliffs on either side, is an impressive sight, best enjoyed in a rented kayak from water-level.

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Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)

Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, or MAGNT, is Darwin's premier cultural organisation, showcasing fantastic exhibits and research programs, including maritime and natural history, aboriginal art and a room where you can experience the power of Cyclone Tracy, as well as regular events and performances.

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Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Epitomising outdoor living, the Mindil Beach Sunset Market is a very popular rendezvous spot for families. There are usually 200 stalls selling Aboriginal arts and crafts, along with musicians and entertainers. It is also a great place to sample a wide range of food from 60 different food stalls, including Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, Indian and Greek. Other markets can be found at Parap (Saturday morning), Rapid Creek (Saturday and Sunday), and Nightcliff (Sunday).

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Fish The Top End

For some rugged outdoor adventure, try fishing for Barramundi, Australia’s most popular game fish. There are countless companies offering diverse types of fishing trips, Fish the Top End being one of the best. This agency offers a wide selection of river and ocean charter fishing.

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Population:	139,902
Currency:	Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Emergency Numbers:	Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade: 000
Newspapers:	Northern Territory News: www.ntnews.com.au
Opening Hours:	Most shops are open 7 days a week. Generally on weekdays they open 9am–5pm and on weekends 10am–3pm.
Tourist Information:	Top End Visitor Information Centre 6 Bennett Street, Darwin (Corner Bennett & Smith Street) +61 1300 138 886 info@tourismtopend.com.au Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am–2pm