You’ll never forget a trip to Darwin!
Darwin is a city with a rich, cultural background. The city is the gateway to Kakadu National Park, the largest national park in the whole of Australia, while the city itself is one to be celebrated and enjoyed, with plenty to see, do, and discover while you are here.
Hiring a rental car from Hertz will help you travel and explore easily. Whether you are venturing into new areas along the Top End, or you choose to explore this city in its entirety, Hertz can help you get there.
Learn About History
Darwin is abundant with Aboriginal history and culture.
The city itself provides tourists with some of the best access to both traditional and modern Aboriginal art. For those wanting to learn more, head to the Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery, which is the largest of its kind in the city. It features a huge range of both traditional and contemporary work from Arnhem Land and beyond.
There’s plenty of history here, too. Darwin has a well-known military history, which you can discover for yourself at The Darwin History and Wartime Experience. Immerse yourself in wartime Darwin while sitting in an authentic army vehicle of the era. You’ll witness past sights of wartime relics, as well as some of the bombings of 1942. It’s a fantastic educational attraction that gives good insight into Darwins’ rich wartime and military past.
There are also plenty of places to relax and cool down amidst the warm and humid weather. Darwin has a wet and dry season, and with this comes the need for plenty of watering holes throughout the city. Don’t worry though, as there are many different kinds - from oceanfront pools to lagoons, and man-made waters.
Chase Waterfalls in your Rental Car
The Top End is home to some beautiful nature spots.
Take a drive out to Litchfield National Park, which is 100-kilometres southwest of Darwin city centre. There are plenty of waterfalls here to enjoy, namely Florence Falls and Sandy Creek Falls. Both of which are impressive sights, and great fun to cool down and go for a swim in, while the water thunders down above you.
And of course, there is the mighty Kakadu National Park. It’s the largest national park in Australia and is a UNESCO World-Heritage Site. It’s full of natural beauty that you won’t find elsewhere in Australia. An exceptional highlight is the Jim Jim Falls, which you’ll uncover after a bouldering hike. It’s full of mirror lakes, beautiful bush, and some of the best nature you’ll ever see.
Darwin is a magical place to discover. Whether you choose to stay within the city boundaries or journey on elsewhere to uncover the depths of nature for yourself, the options are yours. But, one thing is for sure - you’ll never quite have a holiday like one in the Northern Territory.
