Life
Darwin city life
Darwin is a beautiful picturesque city, where you can admire one of the most wonderful sunsets in the world, practice water sports and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere in countless cafés and bars.
Major attractions in Darwin are:
- The Northern Territory Museum and Art Gallery (MAGNT)
- Darwin Wharf Precinct
- Aviation Heritage Centre
- Northern Territory Parliament House
- St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
Go to The Darwin Theatre or The Darwin Entertainment Centre, the city's main concert venue, hosting theatre and musical performances.
Bathe and get a tan at the Casuarina Beach or the well renowned Mindil Beach, a place where after the sunset you can check out a market featuring food, souvenirs, clothes and sometimes performances of local artists. Other great natural spots where you can relax are: The George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, East Point Reserve, Casuarina Coastal Reserve.
In Darwin, you can enjoy a nice evening out in numerous bars, pubs, clubs or cafés.
Attend a local event or festival, among the most popular ones are: Territory Day, Chinese New Year, the Darwin Festival, the Darwin beer-can regatta, the World Solar Challenge, a race that attracts teams from all over the world.
Darwin allows you an easy access to the Kakadu National Park, and to northerly islands such as Groote Eylandt and the Tiwi Islands, the latter is famous for Aboriginal culture and art.
International atmosphere in Darwin
Darwin is home to many minorities, such as: British, Irish, Scottish, Chinese, Greek, and Italian. Darwin's population is quite unique for the highest number of Indigenous Australians of any Australian capital city.
In terms of international business, as major projects in oil, gas and construction have been made, Darwin has become an interesting hub for industry and business, especially regarding trade, communications, transport and logistics networks.
Weather Darwin
Darwin has a warm to hot weather throughout the whole year. However, it has a wet and a dry season; the dry season lasts from about May to September, during which almost every day is sunny. The coolest months are June and July, with daily minimum temperatures of 14 °C (57 °F). The majority of rainfall occurs between December and March (the southern hemisphere summer) and the hottest month is November, with around 33 °C (92 °F).