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Darwin Heritage Walk
Highlights
- Explore Darwin's rich history as you stroll past the Old Police Station and Courthouse, witnessing resilience through reconstruction.
- Discover hidden treasures in manicured tropical gardens, enhancing your walking experience with lush scenery and local stories.
- Hear captivating tales of WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy from your local guide, connecting past events to present-day Darwin.
- Wander through city streets and pioneer paths, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of this unique Northern Territory capital.
Explore the city of Darwin with your local guide on this 2-hour walking tour and hear of the history and present-day happenings. From the destruction caused by the WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy, Darwin has risen and you’ll discover many of the remaining buildings, some of which have been painstakingly reconstructed.
See the Old Police Station and Courthouse, Brown’s Mart and the Old Palmerston Town Hall ruins, and enjoy manicured tropical gardens as your route meanders through city streets and across the paths of pioneers.
There are many hidden treasures to see on foot when you explore with a local.
Itinerary highlights
Smith Street Mall
We explore the centre of the CBD.
Old Palmerston Town Hall Ruins
A glimpse of Darwin past remains in this ruin from the early settlement.
Christ Church Cathedral
Rebuilt after Cyclone Tracy in 1974, this octagonal church houses a stained glass memorial designed by George Chaloupka.
State Square
Darwin’s judicial and legislative buildings sit side-by-side with Darwin’s historic past.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Transmitter receivers for hearing aids on tours are available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Walk Darwin
Welcome to Walk Darwin, a locally-owned business specialising in small group sightseeing walking tours. We offer a captivating exploration of the Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin.
Darwin is one of the best cities in Australia to explore by foot. We walk all year round, either early morning or late afternoon, when the temperatures are more comfortable, and through all seasons, adapting to the needs of our guests. Walking and comfort are what we are all about. A change in pace, a stop in the shade or a helping hand where needed makes a world of difference, and we love nothing more than to spend time with happy travellers keen to discover our town.
Your hosts are a small team of local guides who live in the Greater Darwin area and know the city, its nuances, the weather and its people. Join a local on a leisurely walk visiting iconic locations and be regaled by stories of Darwin’s frontier past to discover how the city has grown into the vibrant multicultural community you see today.
Activities
Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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