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Jenny's Orchid Garden
Address : 10 Niel Court, Howard Springs, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8983 1641
Jenny's Orchid Garden is located just a half hour drive south of
Darwin. On this 5 acre property, 2 1/2 acres are set aside for
commercial propagation of orchids. Jenny has the largest variety of
tropical tree orchids in the Northern Territory. A must to see is the
private collection of over 2,500 orchid plants collected from around
the world. Devonshire Teas are available in the Orchid Garden in
season.
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Southport Siding Exotic Fruit Farm
Address : Pipeline Road, Darwin River
Phone : +61 8 8988 6066
Situated at Darwin River, 65km south-west of Darwin, in the hub of a
rapidly expanding tourist precinct, the farm is only 45 minutes drive
from the city.
The tropical fruit orchards are nestled amid 16 hectares of woodland
and landscaped gardens.
Your host, Helen West, has lived in the Top End for over fourty years
and established this property 20 years ago. She is keen to share her
extensive knowledge of tropical fruit species and welcomes you to join
her on a tour of the farm.
You can......
- Taste the exotic fruits and juices in
season in the cook, shady reception area
- Tour the orchard - which consists of
approximately 150 trees marked with common and botanical names and
their country of origin
- Purchase jams, chutneys, sauces, dried
fruits and fruit trees
Enjoy the beautiful bushland setting and meet the Peacocks,
Wilfowl and Buffalo residents
- Or perhaps you may also like to take a
stroll amongst the rare Palm species
Bookings are essential for our 0930 tours
which are only on these days.
Twenty-four hours notice is required to allow for fruit collection.
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Aqua scene
Address : 28 Doctors Gully Road, Doctors Gully,
Darwin
Phone : + 61 8 8981 7837
Email : aquascene@bigpond.com
Web : www.aquascene.com.au
The daily fish feeding ritual began over 40 years ago when
a nearby resident started throwing bread scraps to a few small mullet
at high tide. Today visitors come from near and far to participate in
this unique spectacle. Trays of bread are provided at regular
intervals during the feeding period for hand feeding the mullet and
milkfish. Many other species including catfish, rays, cod, diamond
fish and parrot fish may also be seen in the shallows if you watch
carefully.
Darwin Harbour is subject to tide movements of up to eight metres and
the fish that visit Aquascene can only come to the shore for a few
hours each day, then must return to sea with the tide. The numbers of
fish which arrive and opportunities to hand feed them will vary each
day according to the size of the tide and clarity of the water,
breeding and general seasonal and weather conditions. The most
favourable conditions are generally found when feeding occurs in the
mornings and fish numbers are highest from December to August.
Souvenirs and refreshments are available at the kiosk. As feeding
times change daily with the tides and Aquascene is only open at those
times, it is important to check this information before visiting the
fish feeding.
Remember that if you're going to enter the water to feed the fish,
you'd probably like to wear shorts or even a swimsuit.
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Indo Pacific Marine
Address : The Wharf Precinct, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8981 1294
Email : indo@octa4.net.au
An internationally acclaimed exhibition of the living corals from
Darwin waters and the creatures that rely on them. Its centrepiece is
a huge section of living coral reef. The special evening guided tours
let you see the coral in its full fluorescent finery and the superb
gift shop with unique gifts for you to remember your evening. Winner
of the National Tourism Award and 10 Brolga Awards for excellence and
eco-tourism
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Territory Wildlife Park
Address : 60km south of Darwin on Cox Peninsula
Road at Berry Springs
Phone : +61 8 8988 7200
The Territory Wildlife Park is a world-class nature attraction and
conservation park, located only 40 minutes drive south of Darwin.
Operated by the Parks & Wildlife Commission of the NT, the focus
of this Park is on the vast range of the Top End’s native flora and
fauna including many of the regions aquatic species.
The Aquarium, air-conditioned for your comfort, takes you on a journey
along a typical “Top End” river system from where it first forms
up in the escarpment country, past the rock holes and billabongs until
journeys end, when it finally merges with the sea.
Each exhibit replicates a different “pocket” of aquatic life that
can be found along that river system. Your first encounter is with a
towering rock face. A typical escarpment where water ebbs through and
over rock to form the pools that start this river’s journey.
Discover the rock holes and billabongs that the water monitor,
freshwater crocodile, and numerous turtle species call home. The
exhibits are “habitat” based showing life above and below the
water line.
Lose yourself in the walk-through tunnel where barramundi, saratoga,
whip ray and other fresh water species glide gracefully above and
beside you. The tunnel immerses you in a fresh water aquarium and is
one of the Parks most popular and “soothing” attractions. Beyond
the tunnel, get nose to nose with a 3.6 metre salt-water crocodile.
See how effortlessly this “hunter in hiding” floats
semi-submerged. The photographic opportunities are outstanding.
The Territory Wildlife Park is huge. Allow between four hours and a
full day to see all its attractions including Reptiles, Wetlands,
Goose Lagoon, Kangaroo and Friends, the Foreign Invaders, Dingos and
Emus, the Nocturnal House, Aviaries and Monsoonal Forest Walk.
Displays feature daily from 10am including Birds of Prey, Pelican
Feeding and Bat-chat!
The Territory Wildlife Park is one “walk on the wild side” you
won’t find anywhere else in the world. It offers exceptional value
for a day out so don’t miss it. Admission fees apply.
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Darwin Crocodile Farm
Address : 40 Kms South Of Darwin, Stuart
Highway, Noonamah
Phone : +61 8 8988 1491
There are over 10,000 crocodiles on the Farm and you can try a
crocodile burger or buy a genuine crocodile leather belt, bag or
wallet - and have the satisfaction of knowing it was bred right here
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Government House
Address : The Esplanade, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8999 7103
Government House was known as "The Residency" until 1911
when control of the NT was taken over by the Commonwealth Government
and an Administrator appointed. The building was damaged by cyclones
in 1897, 1937 and 1974, yet still looks as majestic today as ever.
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Northern Territory Parliament House
Address : State Square, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8946 1509
Interested in beautiful buildings and enticed by places of power?
Opened in August 1994, this is Australia's newest Parliamentary
building and reflects the skills and crafts of hundreds of
Territorians. It stands on a site rich in Territory history in State
Square, the administrative centre of Northern Territory law and
government. Whether by day, or floodlit at night,it is a building of
striking architecture and well worth visiting.
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Browns Mart
Address : Cnr Smith St & Harry Chan
Ave,Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8981 5522
Browns Mart is on the heritage list and preserved as a place of
interest. First built in 1885 as an emporium and market, it later
housed a number of operations including a mining exchange, bank
premises, auction rooms, steamship booking office, naval depot, Crown
Law Office and finally, police headquarters. Just 12 years after
construction it was badly damaged by a cyclone and was fully restored
to its original condition. Today Browns Mart is a small, well-patronised
theatre
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Bullita Outstation
Address : Gregory National Park, Victoria
Highway, Timber Creek
Phone : +61 8 8975 0888
Located on the banks of the East Baines River, 56km from Timber Creek,
Bullita Outstation is a remnant of the region's pastoral history. With
traditional timber stockyards, an old homestead, interpretive
information, shady camping areas and abundant wildlife during the dry
season, Bullita Outstation is a great place to get-away.
Access is via a gravel road and generally two wheel drive access
during the dry season, access may be restricted during the wet season.
Overnight camping fees apply.
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Fannie Bay Gaol
Address : East Point Road,Fannie Bay, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8999 8255
The historic Fannie Bay Gaol is a registered heritage site where you
can see the remains of nearly a century of penal history. Built in
1883, it was Darwin's main gaol right up until 1979. The atmosphere is
intact, with the old cells and even the post-WWII gallows used for the
Territory's last execution in 1952.
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Historical City Walk
Address : Darwin's Central City Area
Phone : +61 8 8982 2551
A leisurely discovery of Darwin through 17 historically significant
sites and buildings within walking distance of the City Centre,
including the famous Hotel Darwin (Darwin's own 'Raffles'), B.A.T.
House, the Wharf Precinct, Myilly Point Historical Precinct and the
new Parliament House. Pick up a detailed itinerary from the Darwin
Region Tourism Association.
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Myilli Point Heritage Precinct
Address : 4 Burnett Place, Myilli Point, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8981 2848
The precinct consists of four houses built in 1938-39 as part of a
housing scheme for high-ranking public servants. The four houses are
the last of their kind in their original location and are prime
examples of pre-World War II architecture. The National Trust
headquarters is located in Burnett House, named after the architect
BCG Burnett who, as Department of Works architect, designed them and
many other notable buildings of the time in the Northern Territory.
Burnett was responsible for establishing a regional architecture
style. The precinct is close to the city
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Stuart Memorial
Address : Smith Street,Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8982 2511
This memorial is a tribute to John McDouall Stuart whose epic south to
north crossing of the continent became the route for the Overland
Telegraph Line and the Stuart Highway. He left Adelaide in October
1861 and reached a point east of Darwin in July 1862. The Stuart
Memorial is located at the end of the Smith Street Mall in the park.
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Chinese Temple
Address : 25 Wood Street, Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8981 3440
This new Chinese Temple replaces the one which was destroyed by
Cyclone Tracey in 1974. It represents an early link between the Top
End and China.
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Christ Church Cathedral
Address : Smith Street & The Esplanade,
Darwin
Phone : +61 8 8981 9099
The original Christ Church was built in 1902 using local porcellanite
for the tropics. In 1944, the porch and gateway were built by the
armed forces as a memorial to those who had lost their lives in the
Northern Territory during World War II. These are the only parts of
the old church not destroyed by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. The present
building was consecrated in March 1978.
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