Old Boab Tree in Cavenagh Street

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Explore the historic significance of the Old Boab Tree, marking Darwin's first primary school site.
Admire the aesthetic beauty of this late 1800s Boab, a fine example of its species.
Reflect on the tree's resilience, having sheltered an unexploded WWII bomb for days.
Wander to 60 Cavenagh Street, where history and nature intertwine in Darwin City.

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This tree is significant due to its historic, social and aesthetic values. This Boab marks the site of Darwin’s first primary school, and later the Darwin High School and the Adult Education Centre. This Boab was planted in the late 1800’s and is a fine example of its species. During WWII a “Daisy Cutter” bomb lay unexploded within its shade for several days prior to discovery.

31°C Partly cloudy

4.0 / 5 4 Google reviews

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Darwin City, Northern Territory

Address: 60 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
Email: heritagecouncil@nt.gov.au

Lat -12.45999, Lng 130.84103

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