Right at the top of the Top End, tropical Darwin is Australia’s most exotic and laid-back capital. Don’t miss a browse around the Mindil Beach sunset markets during the dry season and a walk along the Nightcliff Foreshore for street food or a dip in the pool as you gaze at the harbour.

The city has a strong Aboriginal culture too and is within striking distance of some of the Northern Territory’s most important sites, including the Tiwi Islands and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.

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