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Darwin is a very modern city filled with colourful street art

Cruiseship group under a shady tree at John McDouall Stuart statue

The Old Police Station and Courthouse exterior

Ship to Shore

Cultural and Theme Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Walking and Biking Tours

Part of: Walk Darwin

2 min guests

10 max guests

Uncover hidden treasures of Darwin as you stroll from the Cruise Ship Terminal, immersing in the city's rich history.
Explore iconic sites like the old Court House and Police Station, revealing stories of WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy.
Wander through modern tropical streets, guided by a local who shares their passion for Darwin's vibrant culture.
Conclude your tour near the Visitor Information Centre, with easy access to shuttle buses or a scenic walk back.

Contact and Booking Channels

Darwin City, Northern Territory

Start location: Fort Hill Wharf Cruise Ship Terminal, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
End location: 6 Bennett Street, Visitor Information Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
Phone: 04 2818 3444
Email: bookings@walkdarwin.com.au
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Rates

$59.00 – $29.50 – $44.25

$59.00 Adult
$29.50 – $44.25 Child

Booking Channels

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The Ship to Shore walking tour is perfect for cruise ship passengers seeking a short shore excursion. This 2-hour walking tour will uncover the hidden treasures of Darwin city, to then allow further exploration at your leisure.

The relaxed walk starts at the Cruise Ship Terminal and departure time is dependent on the scheduled arrival time of each ship.

Hear of WWII bombings and Cyclone Tracy and discover many of the remaining buildings such as the old Court House and Police Station, Browns Mart and the Old Palmerston Town Hall ruins, all of which have been painstakingly reconstructed. Pass by Government House, Parliament House and the Supreme Court on your journey through the streets of this modern tropical city. Along the way, your guide will share their passion for the town they call home.

Your tour will conclude near the Visitor Information Centre where shuttle buses depart regularly for the journey back to your ship, or you can walk back to the cruise ship terminal along the Smith Street pathway.

Itinerary highlights

Darwin Waterfront Precinct

Connecting the Harbour with the City, this precinct offers dining and entertainment options.

The Administrator's Offices

Rebuilt to remind Darwin of it’s pioneering past, these buildings are used today as the Office of the Administrator of the Northern Territory.

Civic Park

Centred in the heart of Darwin’s Historic Quarter, there are many stories to be found here.

The Victoria Hotel

One of the few original buildings for Darwin’s past.

Street Art

Darwin’s back street lanes have been adorned with large colourful murals

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Sightseeing Tours
Walking and Biking Tours
Half Day or Less
Land – Self Propelled
Large Group Tour
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
Moderate

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly
Non Smoking

Accessibility

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).
Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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)
Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

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

Walks

Accreditations

ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
Quality Tourism Accreditation
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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