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Darwin Military Museum - East Point - Darwin — Darwin Military Museum – East Point – Darwin

Greeting Vistor Information Centre - Darwin City — Greeting Vistor Information Centre – Darwin City

Sunset at the Gun Emplacement East Point

Come aboard - The Darwin History and Wartime Experience — Come aboard – The Darwin History and Wartime Experience

On Tour - East Point Darwin — On Tour – East Point Darwin

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Darwin harbour near Fort Hill Wharf - nine ships sunk near here on 19th Feb 1942 — Darwin harbour near Fort Hill Wharf – nine ships sunk near here on 19th Feb 1942

The Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour

Sightseeing Tours

Part of: The Darwin History and Wartime Experience

2 min guests

18 max guests

Explore pre-war Darwin in a historic WW2 army vehicle, immersing yourself in the city's rich military history.
Discover the impact of the WW2 bombing and Cyclone Tracy through engaging commentary and evocative music from the ‘40s.
Visit significant sites attacked by the Japanese, connecting with the stories of Diggers and local heroes along the way.
Enjoy family-friendly experiences while learning about Darwin's transformation, with convenient drop-off at the Defence of Darwin Experience.

Contact and Booking Channels

Darwin, Northern Territory

Start location: 15 Smith Street, Darwin City, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
Phone: 04 5599 8346
Email: info@darwinhistoryandwartimeexperience.com.au
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Rates

$25.00 – $125.00 – $0.00 – $25.00

$25.00 – $125.00 Adult
$0.00 – $25.00 Child

Booking Channels

BOOKEASY 69800

TRIPADVISORID 7137390

Learn about pre-war Darwin, the WW2 bombing of Darwin and the devastation of Cyclone Tracy. Experience Darwin as many of the Diggers did – in an historic WW2 army vehicle. Enjoy fascinating commentary of Darwin during the war, all the while re-living the period … passing and discussing many sites attacked by the Japanese while accompanied by music from the ‘40’s. Passengers can be dropped off at the Defence of Darwin Experience (Military Museum) and be picked up by later tours.
Discover the characters, heroes and adventurers that made Darwin what it is today!”

Itinerary highlights

Defence of Darwin Experience ( Military Museum)

Some of our tours drop off/pick up at The Defence of Darwin Experience (entry costs additional)
Set in the grounds of the East Point defensive fortress, this modern interactive museum explores Darwin’s military history- particularly that of WW2 is one of Darwin’s Must See’s.

Tour details

Sightseeing Tours
Customised
Half Day or Less
Land – Motorised
Basic

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly
Non Smoking

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

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)

Operation information

The Darwin History and Wartime Experience

The Darwin History and Wartime Experience is the leading heritage tour in the Northern Territory.

Offering a fun and informative tour through and around the city of Darwin in an unusual mode of transport – a genuine World War 2 army truck.

Discover Darwin from another perspective – see it through the eyes of at the WW2 soldiers stationed here, learn about the early explorers and visualize Darwin as it was following the devastation of cyclone Tracy.

A great introduction to Darwin, The Darwin History and Wartime Experience is the only tour that gives a comprehensive overview of the city and its history exploring the nooks and crannies that makes Darwin the city that it is today.