Darwin is the unique city of Australia, which perfectly combines modern traditions and lifestyle with the ancients, the old traditions of the first settlers - Aborigines. It is here that there are beautiful, not touched by a person's corners of wildlife, which create all the conditions for an unforgettable rest.
This can be easily reached by plane, as the airport is just thirteen kilometers from the city. Or here you can drive with the train, which leaves from Adelaide. And the ride will be very impressive.
In the urban area, a very hot climate, and the temperature comes to 33 degrees with a plus mark. Therefore, it is not easy to get used to the temperature, it is I relate to the cons of stay in Darwin. The main amount of precipitation falls by tropical summer, but throughout the year the air is very hot and wet. The most suitable time for recreation here is a tropical winter, the interval from May to October. But November is the most inappropriate month for arrival, because it is at that time a monsoon period comes - high humidity very high temperatures and a small amount of precipitation.
And, I think that it is necessary to immediately mention another drawback - this is the absence of beaches. In Darwin itself, you just have no place to swim, so the sea rest, it is definitely not about Darwin. But these are the smallest shortcomings of rest here, so they can be simply taken into account and enjoy the rest on, since the diversity of excursions and entertainment in the city is just amazing.
And all this, despite the fact that the city has experienced several serious bombing during the second world, which not only hooked, but also completely destroyed many excellent structures, historically valuable and significant. The city was rebuilt as three times. The first time - after a strong hurricane (1897), the second time - Japanese bombardments during the second world, and the third time - after the powerful cyclone of Tracy (1974). Therefore, in architecturally, the city can surely be called modern.
Today, this is a large port city, the Gate of Australia to Southeast Asia. This is the capital of the Northern Territory of the country, which is located on the shores of the Arafur Sea. Moreover, it is the most populated city of the entire Northern Territory.
I really like how the Australians themselves say about Darwin, calling him the hottest, most drinking, city with the largest crocodiles and the largest national park. All this is quite applicable to the city, and very truthfully, because on its territory there are unique places. For example, a crocodile farm, which is really the largest in the country. It is necessary to visit, because you will not see anywhere else in the world. Awesome number of crocodiles and alligators of various sizes, ranging from thirty centimeters. And that's not all, there are rare birds, reptiles and mammals, which can be seen, take a picture and surprise.
The territory with the largest park, here meant the most famous worldwide National Park Kakada, which is not only perfectly beautiful, but also unique. Here are ancient rock paintings and even still live the tribes of Kakada, in honor of which, actually, the park itself was called. Topi, amazing greenery Cascades of waterfalls, reptiles and birds, insects and frogs, all this you can see in the park Kakada.
Yes, and except natural beauty, there are many places in the city that you should visit. For example, Darwin Military Museum, Aboriginal Cultural Center, Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territories, Lithfield Park. Moreover, almost all visited places will be very interesting to children, since any little animals and military equipment are really interesting and attractive.
Being in Darwin, it is necessary to try local wines and look into several people, like bars, to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the local flavor. I can confidently say that wine in Australia is absolutely nothing inferior to French, or American wines. In addition, you can try different beer varieties, for example, FOSTERS, TOOHEYS, XXXX and others.
But among the culinary features, it is worth trying the original Australian dishes. In general, Australia, like Darwin, is a multinational country in which Australian cuisine is considered very exotic and diverse. There are many tropical fruits that can be purchased both in the supermarket and in the big market. And true Australian dishes are considered: Damper - restless bread; Melbourne Chicken - legs and chickens fillets cooked in wine and sauce; Balmain Bugs - Flat crayfish with white meat; Meat Pies - meat pies. In addition, there are many biscuits, cakes and pies, such as Pavlov cake (meringue with whipped cream).
In the city, not a burdened criminal situation, but it should not walk alone in the evenings. Darwin is a very densely populated city, and there are social bundles here. It is advisable to adhere to standard security rules. Calculate valuables with you, do not carry large amounts of cash, and also do not leave valuable things in the car, because there are often car thefts and car bearings here. Keep all your documents carefully.
The city also has a sufficiently large number of hotels as chic and more budget options. There are also inexpensive hostels in which they request the minimum cost per day. It is already worth choosing from your financial considerations.
In general, Darwin is beautiful. There is where to go and what to see. Thanks to its unique, gorgeous parks, the city acquired world famous glory. After all, true natural beauties can be found today, alas, far from everywhere. Often, when you travel around the cities, part meet cold architectural structures, monuments. And despite the fact that they are also majestic and beautiful, they will not fill you with the same impressions like Mother's nature. That is why Australia is so valuable today for many tourists and travelers.