Darwin Harbor Cruise

OVERVIEW

Sit back and relax on a delightful orientation tour of Darwin harbor, twice the size of Sydney’s and full of history. While this Northern Territory capital is both cosmopolitan and charming, it’s so distant from the rest of Australia that most visitors know little about it. This leisurely, narrated cruise aboard a chartered tour vessel is an ideal way to fill in those gaps. You’ll learn about the flurry of Japanese air attacks Darwin endured during 1942-43, costing 300 lives and sinking a dozen ships in the harbor. And how the tides here vary by as much as 26 feet between high and low. Traveling through a saltwater loch and into the harbor, you’ll pass the suburb of Larrakeyah, the Naval Patrol boat base and Doctors Gully, home to an unusual local attraction – the hundreds of fish that come to shore at high tide to be fed by hand. Rounding the Darwin Esplanade, you’ll be able to see your ship berthed in the wharf precinct. Watch the sights glide by, enjoy some refreshment on board, and be on the lookout for naval vessels from all over the world in the waters of this decidedly multicultural city.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Step aboard a chartered vessel for a relaxing, panoramic cruise of Darwin harbor.
• See the sights and hear the stories behind them as you tour this sprawling body of water.
• Learn about the military action that took place here in WWII and the extreme tides that sweep in and out daily.
• See the new East Arm Port, the Darwin rail terminal and line, and naval vessels flying all flags.
• Enjoy a complimentary refreshment on board.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat shoes with non-slip soles are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.