Darwin
If you visit Darwin during the summerperiod (nov - mars) you should be prepered for a hot and sticky tropical climate. During the vinter it's just hot. Darwin is called the town of the beerdrinkers. Every year is "Beer can Regatta"arrenged, which is a traditional festival.. The most popular turistattraction happens every day while the tides comes in. Thousands of fish is boiling the water and eats out of your hands. It costs 5.50 A$ to see it.

Darwin was bombed by japanes aircrafts during the world war II. It has also been marked by the cyklon Tracy in 1974. There is a museum, Fannie Bay Gaol Museum, about this.

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Thers is a lots of crocodiles in the areas around Darwin. Tours down to Wildlife Park is arrenged. About one hour south of Darwin. A great area for bushwalking. Take a swim in the river on your own risk.
A pure Australian pig
You will find a lots of beaches in Darwin. If you visit the area between may and october you should be very careful because of the deadly Box Jelly Fish.
During this period some of the beaches has protecting nets. Take these warnings seriously. Read about Jelly Fish here.
Darwin is also known for all the markets. The most wellknown is Mindil Beach market.

 

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