Attractions and Day Trips
Darwin NT
Darwin is very TOURISTY! We won't try and bombard you with the infinite number of activity choices. No doubt you are already aware of Kakadu, Litchfield and Mindil Markets. Information regarding the obvious tourist attractions are already abundantly publicised on the internet and in tourist brochures. Darryl recommends the touristy attractions ofcourse, but he has some great suggestions on how to see these attractions and the best way to plan your itinerary with the time you have.
> Satellite Phone availableDARWIN CITY SIGHTS TOUR
Take a personalised 2 hour chauffeured limousine tour with a long term local that will include Stokes Hill Wharf, Cullen Bay Estate, Bayview Estate, Nightcliff foreshore, Darwin Waterfront, Parliament House, East Point Military Museum, Marrara Sporting Complex, Mindil Beach, Botanical Gardens and a couple of not so well known spots that the big tour coaches cannot get into. Some people choose to take it after they arrive and before checking into their hotel room (which is normally 2.00 pm). Or on the way back to the airport on their way home. In Darryl's view this tour gives you an instant snapshot of Darwin and is really worthwhile. Cost $160 ( max 4 persons)
BARRA DUNDEE TERRITORY STYLE
This is a new adventure style tour" just released to the market.
Barra Dundee is a 2 hour road trip to the superb bush camp located at Dundee. The Barra Dundee camp sleeps a maximum of 6 guests, has a fully appointed kitchen, power, water, toilets, showers and a spa bath. The tour provides good tucker, a few beers, a barra, sweet tasting mud crab, reef fishing and traditional spearing by night. Your host will be a highly experienced fisherman, guide and Aboriginal bushman. Come to the Territory, de-stress and re-energise with an adventurous and unforgettable trip away. Prices will be all inclusive and will be quoted for a minimum of 3 people per week. At night you will be entertained by fabulous bush stories." Ask Darryl for more information regarding this exciting new tourist adventure.
DARRYL'S CHOPPER TOUR EXPERIENCE
Take a helicopter ride at dawn, chase buffalo across the wetlands, drop in and catch a barramundi, and be back at your city hotel for lunch — that’s the Darwin experience done in style. For more details, see the article which appeared in 5 interstate newspapers on Sunday 28th August 2005. There are many other fishing options available from harbour to river. Pre-bookings essential, just Ask Darryl.
HELICOPTER TOUR OPTIONS
Darryl can provide an opportunity to take a ride on a Jetranger Helicopter which sits up to 4 passengers (depending on weights and amount of baggage). Cost would be approx $1,000 per hour plus GST. The choice is really unlimited. You can take a 1/2 hour tour of Darwin, a 1 and 3/4 hour tour of Jabiru or a 5 hour sights tour. Darryl would be happy to get you a firm quote on any helicopter tour flying out from a Darwin Airport site (20 minutes car drive from most Darwin City accommodation).
PIG HUNTING EXPEDITIONS
For pig hunting expeditions, any requests must be made well in advance as they are difficult to organise.
MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO!
There are many ways you can use your time and one is by combining some of the smaller attractions together to plan the perfect day! Don't forget to have rest days though and drink plenty of water while out and about. The Darwin weather can be very draining especially if you are not used to humidity and heat. The city water is very drinkable so there is no need to buy expensive 'bottled' water in Darwin. Just grab a container and fill it up with our beautiful water from any tap.
A few examples of Darryl's recommendations (and approximate times required to do these trips) include:
- Litchfield National Park (7 hours)
- Jumping Crocs Cruise (4 hours)
- Fish Feeding, City (1-2 hours)
- Territory Wildlife Park combined with swim at Berry Springs (6 hours)
- Yellow Waters Cruise, Kakadu (Day Trip)
- Tiwi Islands trip, Tiwi (Day Trip)
- Crocodylus Park, Berrimah (2-3 hours)
- Hire a houseboat on the Mary River (Day plus)
- Sunset dinner cruise on Darwin harbour (2 hours)
- NT Museum & Art Gallery (free admission) to see the Cyclone Tracy Room and magnificent examples of Aboriginal art. At the front of the Museum is also a great café/coffee shop called Cornucopia, with beautiful ocean views.
- City sights tour with Darryl (an ideal way to fill in a couple of hours before your plane departs or upon arrival/waiting for your hotel room to become available) (2 hours)
Arafura Sailing Adventures - Luxury 50ft catamaran
- 7 day cruise to Cobourg and Tiwi Islands – costs from $3,150 per person share double – food, land permits, land component costs included but BYO drinks. Max of four couples. (May to October only)
- 3 day Bare Sand Island and Bynoe Harbour – costs from $1350 per person share double – food but BYO drinks. Max of 4 couples.
- Day Charters - $1800 for a 12 hour day. Max of 12 guests – food and most drinks included
- 3 hour breakfast, lunch or sunset cruise – Max of 12 guests - $900 – food and most drinks included.
- Or design your own adventure to the Kimberleys, Indonesia or elsewhere in the NT and charter the boat for $3100 a day for extended cruises (max of 4 couples)
Visit their website at: www.arafurasailing.com.au
(Just
tell them Darryl sent you and get a 10% discount)
Cameo Gifts and Homewares
For a unique special gift visit Cameo Gifts right next door to the Darwin Post Office, Darwin City. This business is owned and run by long-term Territorians. (Just tell them Darryl sent you).
Fishing Opportunities
There are so many options available from budget ½ day to luxurious 7 day charters – both for the harbour and rivers. Give me some idea of length, costs, where you wish to go and I will give you a few examples.
Jim Bancroft from the Darwin Fishing Office has a wide variety of options available to you or if you wanted to hire your own boat you could try Ezy Fish Boat Hire. Just ask Darryl and he can arrange for you.
The NT Barramundi Office specialises in Northern Territory Fishing Tours. With a wealth of local knowledge they are committed to making your fishing adventure in Darwin, Australia and the Top End an experience that will live in the memory for a long time, urging you to return.
Darryl can tell you if you need to plan around Darwin major events like AFL matches, Horse Racing Darwin Cup, V8 Supercars, International cricket matches, Arafura Games and many more.
GETTING THERE
Do you want to get to your destination in style? Why not book a private hire car/limousine with Darryl.
Cancellations
If any pre-booked job is cancelled with less than 12 hours notice, a full payment cancellation fee will be charged.
Why not contact Darryl for a personalised consultation and he can explain exactly why the above choices would suit your personal tastes and requirements. Darryl may even suggest a different idea entirely if he knows more about your preferences.
Darryl can work closely with you to plan your holiday and even get you around with his private hire car/limousine. A complete personalised service so you can totally enjoy Darwin without the hassle!
