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Darwin
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and located on the coast. The Stuart Highway ends or starts here depending on which way you are going. It has all the mod cons of a major city despite its isolation, including cinema, bars, live music, casino, good shopping and eating. The best time to visit is June to July when the weather is dry. Darwin offers a lot to do including barramundi fishing, scuba diving and numerous bush walks.
The Northern Territory has some of the most unspoilt National Praks in Asutralia including Kakadu, Litchfield National Park, Katherine George and the Devils Marbles.
A feature of Kakadu National Park is that Aboriginal people have occupied the landscape continuously for at least 50,000 years. Evidence that humans have lived in the area is found throughout the park, particularly in the Aboriginal art and archaeological sites. The natural and cultural heritage of the park has been recognised with a World Heritage Listing.
Litchfield National Park features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, magnetic termite mounds, historical sites, and the weathered sandstone pillars of the Lost City.
Katerine George features include spectacular dissected sandstone country, broad valleys and numerous, significant cultural sites. The deep gorge carved through sandstone by the Katherine River is the central attraction of the Park.
The Devils Marbles are a collection of gigantic rounded granite boulders, many of which are precariously balanced on top of one another. Scattered heaps of these 'marbles' occur across a wide, shallow valley.
Permits
Permits are needed when entering Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory however most tour operators have these permits organised. Some general information on permits is located at Central Land Council (Northern Territory) web site.
Hostels
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Elkes Backpackers Darwin Darwin, Australia
Friendly staff can help you with tours out to Kakadu or Litchfield Parks throughout the year, arrange pickups from your arrival point any time of the day or night and assist with those on working holidays to find employment.[www.elkesbackpackers.com.au]
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Chilli's Backpackers 69a Mitchell St, Darwin, Australia
Centrally located in the heart of the Darwin C.B.D. surrounded by great bars, clubs, cheap eats, & Aboriginal Art Centres.[www.chillis.com.au]
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Frogshollow Lodge & Backpackers 27 Lindsay St, Darwin, Australia
Frogshollow is the Cleanest and Friendliest backpackers resort in the Top End of Australia. We are more than a hostel. We offer resort-style accommodation at budget prices. Our back yard has a large salt water pool and 2 spas, set into a tropical garden...[www.frogs-hollow.com.au]
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Gecko Lodge 146 Mitchell St Darwin NT 0800 Phone 1800 811250
Located in the heart of Darwin, GECKO LODGE is friendly, family run, quiet, clean & cosy. Set in lush tropical gardens, it is a 10 minutes walk to the city or to Mindil Beach. We provide... [www.geckolodge.com.au]
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Globetrotters Lodge Darwin 97 Mitchell Street Darwin NT 0800 Phone 1800 800798
You can relax with a cool beverage poolside, enjoy a social game of eight ball in the bar and satisfy big appetites in our restaurant - all in one convenient location. |
Melaleuca On Mitchell 52 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Australia
Melaleuca on Mitchell is Darwin’s newest, biggest and best equipped backpacker and budget accommodation.
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The Cavenagh 12 Cavenagh St, Darwin, Australia
Newly renovated in August 2002, The Cavenagh offers absolutely the best budget accommodation in Darwin.
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Wilderness Lodge Backpackers 88 Mitchell street, Darwin, Australia
Wilderness Lodge is a small friendly hostel surrounded by tropical garden in the heart of the 'City'.
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Darwin City YHA 69 Mitchyell Street Darwin NT 0800 Phone (08) 89813995
Fawlty Towers 88 Mitchell Street Darwin NT 0800 Phone 1800 068886
Elkes Inner City Backpackers 112 Mitchell Street Darwin NT 0800 Phone 1800 808365
Banyan View Lodge 119 Mitchell Street Darwin NT 0800 Phone 1800 249124
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Northern Territory