32 days in Darwin Itinerary

The smallest of Australia’s state capitals, Darwin has nevertheless become an attractive and important urban center, being simultaneously one of the country’s most modernized cities and a gateway to both the Top End region and South East Asia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Darwin: Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve (in Humpty Doo), Batchelor (Batchelor Butterfly Farm and Pet Garden, Nina's Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, &more) and Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park (in Douglas-Daly). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Crocosaurus Cove, examine the collection at Defence of Darwin Experience, make a splash at Wave Lagoon, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Darwin driving holiday site.

Expect a daytime high around 38°C in March, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.