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The Original Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tour
Highlights
- Explore Darwin's WWII history at the Military Museum, where engaging displays bring the past to life.
- Wander through iconic sites like the bombed wharf, witnessing remnants that tell stories of resilience.
- Listen to captivating tales from your guide, enriching your understanding of Australia's wartime experience.
- Discover the submarine boom cable and anti-aircraft gun site, connecting you to significant historical events.
On this half day morning tour, you will enjoy visiting many of the remaining relics and reminders from Darwin’s involvement in World War II. A stop at the Darwin Military Museum or Aviation Museum is included and here you can wander the displays that showcase Australia and especially Darwin during the time of war.
At many of the stops you will have the opportunity to walk around and explore, or listen to the stories which are part of Australia’s history and brought back to life, told by your guide. You’ll see where the wharf was first bombed, remnants of the submarine boom cable, anti aircraft gun site, bullet holes left over from an attack by a Japanese ‘Zero’ plus much more.
Please note that the tour duration is 4 hours.
Itinerary highlights
Darwin City, Darwin Harbour
Darwin Aviation Museum or Darwin Military Museum
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Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours is a small company providing a four-hour morning tour in airconditioned comfort. You will see visible reminders and relics left behind after the Japanese bombing of Darwin during World War II. During this time, in 1942, Darwin was devastated, and Australia was seriously threatened.
Offering small group touring, Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours delights in providing you with well-researched entertaining and historical commentary, from a local’s perspective.
Hop on and off three times at Darwin city sites including the museum. There are many great photo opportunities along the way.
Please note that the Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours operates daily during the months of February to November
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- NT – Tourism Top End
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