Top things to do in Darwin – The land of the crocs

If you come to Darwin and then leave without seeing a crocodile then you have not visited Darwin at all because crocs are quite an icon of the Northern Territory. The Crocosaurus Cove is the perfect place to go and see the crocs in their natural behaviour without having to risk your life being eaten by one. You get to go inside a cage and come face to face with these toothy reptiles as you are submerged in deep waters.

Even if you are an art lover or a history lover you will definitely find something interesting at the Museum and Art Gallery of the North Territory which is more commonly known as MAGNT. You can learn about the roots of Darwin before it became what it is today. There are details from prehistoric indigenous history dating back to about 60,000 years which is bound to be extremely interesting for those who love the changes and development of civilisations. The gallery displays works of art from both traditional and contemporary art. If you are an art or history lover staying at Serviced Apartments Darwin then you are in luck as you will be close to the MAGNT.

The Mary river is a great spot to go watch birds and crocodiles during the dry season as the inland sea tends to dry up. During the wet season there is an inland sea that gets build which brings in many crocodiles and a range of different fish and birds. It is a great way to get to know the wildlife as you get to cruise the Mary River and witness many different local wildlife.

Most beaches around Darwin are crocodile infested so instead of risking a limb the Wave Lagoon is the perfect alternative for a warm summer or even a warm winter's day. As the name reflects the wave pool has waves that could even go up to about 1.5 metres high but there is also a spot where the water is free of waves which is perfect for kids. You get to relax by the water in tropical weather with your friends and family or even by yourself.

If you love cultures and traditions this is a must do excursion for you. Most hotels such as Oaks Elan Darwin include this in the itinerary for customers that request the staff to prepare a list of places that can be visited while in Darwin. You get to see the practices, traditions and customs that are prevailing with the Tiwi people who are indigenous Australian people. Tiwi islands are a chain of 9 islands about 80 kilometres north of Darwin and only the two largest islands are inhabited.

The Darwin Military Museum and the Aviation Heritage Centre are located close by to one another which makes it easy to find out details about how Darwin was directly involved in getting attacked during the World War 2. Darwin was one of the few places that was directly bombed by Japanese in 1942 with an attack that involved about 300 bombs.