Saturday Location: Darwin
A few weeks ago I was back in Australia and actually spent more time in the city, to see if my first impression was correct. One of the things you noticed almost immediately via Darwin, is the architecture. The building in Darwin have an industrial look to it. With sharp corners, exposed images, a lot of metal and strange angle But in this view, they also take a lot of beautiful and bright colors. It makes the buildings look very modern and makes Darwin look very nice.
as a place to visit, most of the action in Darwin happens outside the city in Litchfield and Kakadu Park. Tourists are usually come for a few days, spend the most time in the park, and then leave again. obtain Those who stay longer hospitality jobs or end up working on farms and ranches. Backpacker work makes this city function. It also keeps the city young, so there is a vibrant nightlife is. But for those who want to stay in the city, what it really is to see?
Well, a few things.
. For starters, it is a very green city with many parks The sunsets over Bicentennial Park are amazing. This is a very large park and there is also a lot of space for a picnic on. Plus, there's a beach below, where you can swim during the dry season (although I think the yard area for the better). You can also run on the East Point Reserve for stunning sunsets, good running trails, hiking and nice dinner at Pedro to the point. The only drawback is that this area is a little outside the city center. There is also the amazing botanical gardens, gardens, and a ton of "oval" (Read Aussie public field speak). In short, Darwin is a city for people who really like parks. Moreover, I find all this green area of the city feel natural and makes open.
For history buffs, you can spend a good half day to walk around the historic sites to visit. Darwin was attacked more than 100 times and the famous Christmas Cyclone Tracy left the city devastated in World War II. These disasters not only create a lot of history, but for many reconstruction permits and modernization that is so prominent in the city. Several buildings incorporate the old building into it. You can see many of the old buildings. Through its sandstone walls (Or the fact they are half destroyed ruins in the middle of a park.) The area of the Parliament has the most ancient of these buildings. If you want a good hike, I recommend Darwin Walking Tours. The tour lasts a couple of hours (you can even do on your bike) and gives you a good detailed history of the city.
A recent addition to the city is the wharf area. In recent years, Darwin cleaned their old wharf area, making it an environmentally friendly place to live and play. There are nice looking apartment buildings, great restaurants, cafes, a little lagoon for swimming and even a wave pool ($ 5). It is a popular place all year round. Backpackers especially like it because in this expensive city, it's free.
The disadvantage Darwin not cheap city. Its distance from everything keeps costs high here and food, drinks, and tours to eat into your budget. Most hostel rooms start around $ 26 AUD a night. Private rooms are around $ 80 AUD per night. Multi-day Kakadu and Litchfield tours cost around $ 300 AUD. However, with all the parks, historic sites and free the quay, you can do a lot here for very little.
This second trip to Darwin cemented my love for the city and confirmed all my first impressions. The city is young, energic, has beautiful buildings, many green spaces, and is home to some of the best national parks throughout Australia close
The editorial Note. While I paid for my own journey in 07 the trip was in October after Darwin paid by Tourism Australia.
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