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Take a trip to Darwin on your Australia vacation
Both urban and remote, Darwin is located on the tropical tip of Australia’s north coast and tends to pop up only on the more adventurous Australia vacation itinerary. It is a multicultural melting pot, generally friendly and laid-back, with a large natural harbour, best seen from Bicentennial Park which runs the full length of the waterfront. Charles Darwin Park, towering above Darwin with great views of the city, offers another great view.
Vibrant Mitchell Street offers bars, pubs and live music. You can dine al fresco in the Cullen Bay Marina surrounded by luxury homes and sailboats. It's also worth visiting East Point Reserve to see the monsoon vine forest and mangroves. Darwin's connection to nature goes well beyond its name. You can come face to snapping jaws with it at Darwin Crocodile Farm, seeing saltwater and freshwater species.
Three hours away from Darwin is the renowned Kakadu National Park with its wetlands, and multitudinous rock art galleries up to 50,000 years old. These depict animals, hunters and figures of the Aboriginal Dreamtime legend. Thundering waterfalls and escarpments with breathtaking views also define Kakadu, while a boat cruise lets you get close to its wildlife. Close by is Arnhem Land, an isolated reserve surrounded by beautiful beaches and an inviting spot for bird watchers and lovers of flora and fauna.
Book your Australia vacation package today and experience Australia's most northern city on your Darwin tour - rich with Aboriginal culture, tropical climate, and stunning beaches.
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Aussie Rail Spectacular
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, South Australia, Adelaide, Northern Territory, Darwin, Victoria, and MelbourneRide Australia’s legendary rails on an Independent and Small group journey, watching the outback unfold before wildlife encounters and coastal calm.
15 days
From US$9,579/p.p.
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Australia's Ghan Rail Expedition
South Australia, Adelaide, Northern Territory, and DarwinJourney coast to coast through Australia’s red heart on this Private-guided trip, from Darwin’s tropics to Coober Pedy’s underground world and Barossa’s vineyards.
8 days
From US$4,931/p.p.
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Authentic Australia: Cities, Outback & Wonders
Victoria, Melbourne, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Darwin, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachExperience australia’s contrasts on this Independent trip, from glowing desert sands and sacred stories to reef snorkeling and penguin-filled shores.
16 days
From US$5,038/p.p.
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Best of the Northern Territory
Northern Territory, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Alice Springs, and Ayers Rock (Uluru)Explore Australia's Northern Territory, where Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park, and Katherine Gorge reveal rich landscapes and deep Indigenous culture.
10 days
From US$4,201/p.p.
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Across the Kimberley Coast: Darwin to Broome
Western Australia, Kimberleys, Northern Territory, and DarwinDiscover the stunning Kimberley region of Australia on a cruise that showcases majestic waterfalls, rich wildlife, and ancient art. Adventure awaits at every stop!
15 days
From US$12,192/p.p.
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Uluru, Kakadu & Sydney: Indigenous Australia
Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Darwin, and Kakadu National ParkExplore the essence of Australia on this Aboriginal cultural tour, where the world's oldest living culture reveals its rich traditions and deep connections to the land.
13 days
From US$4,560/p.p.
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Aussie Rail Spectacular
Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, South Australia, Adelaide, Northern Territory, Darwin, Victoria, and MelbourneRide Australia’s legendary rails on an Independent and Small group journey, watching the outback unfold before wildlife encounters and coastal calm.
15 days
From US$9,579/p.p.
Request a Quote
Australia's Ghan Rail Expedition
South Australia, Adelaide, Northern Territory, and DarwinJourney coast to coast through Australia’s red heart on this Private-guided trip, from Darwin’s tropics to Coober Pedy’s underground world and Barossa’s vineyards.
8 days
From US$4,931/p.p.
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Authentic Australia: Cities, Outback & Wonders
Victoria, Melbourne, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory, Kakadu National Park, Darwin, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House, and Bondi BeachExperience australia’s contrasts on this Independent trip, from glowing desert sands and sacred stories to reef snorkeling and penguin-filled shores.
16 days
From US$5,038/p.p.
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Best of the Northern Territory
Northern Territory, Darwin, Kakadu National Park, Alice Springs, and Ayers Rock (Uluru)Explore Australia's Northern Territory, where Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park, and Katherine Gorge reveal rich landscapes and deep Indigenous culture.
10 days
From US$4,201/p.p.
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Across the Kimberley Coast: Darwin to Broome
Western Australia, Kimberleys, Northern Territory, and DarwinDiscover the stunning Kimberley region of Australia on a cruise that showcases majestic waterfalls, rich wildlife, and ancient art. Adventure awaits at every stop!
15 days
From US$12,192/p.p.
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Uluru, Kakadu & Sydney: Indigenous Australia
Queensland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Northern Territory, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Darwin, and Kakadu National ParkExplore the essence of Australia on this Aboriginal cultural tour, where the world's oldest living culture reveals its rich traditions and deep connections to the land.
13 days
From US$4,560/p.p.
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What do the experts say?
Tasmania is under the radar for many travelers, but it’s great for hikes, natural landscapes and now modern art!
Sydney and Melbourne are a great combination for first-time visitors to Australia, with Brisbane, Adelaide and/or the Outback added in, depending on how much time you have. Returnees should take in Perth, Darwin and the Kakadu National Park area and/or Tasmania if they can, plus spend some time in the cities they loved the first time around
It might sound cliche, but you really can visit year-round. Australia is a big country, so there is always somewhere with amazing weather!
Goway’s trips to Australia are not stock itineraries. We can put together trips of a few weeks or a few months, allowing you to see as much of the land Downunder as you can. And we offer a mix of travel options, from self-drives to train journeys to long stays.
Goway has partnerships with many unique inns and hotels in Australia. Among the most memorable are Qualia on Hamilton Island, Longitude 131 at Uluru and Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island.
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