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As well as the local annual events, another way to experience Darwin, nearby Kakadu and all the Top End has to
offer is through one of the many tours operators. We have a number of tour operators listed under the various headings:
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Northern Territory Events |
Darwin Dili Dally Rally
Late July
Held late July (visit site for details), is this 480 nautical miles (890 km)
race from Darwin to Dili. There is a monohull and multihull division.
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Mindil Beach Sunset Markets
Shop 5, Air Raid Arcade, 35 Cavenagh St, DARWIN NT Ph: 08 8981 3454 Fax:
08 8981 3544
last week in April until the end of October: Thursday 5 pm - 10 pm and Sunday
4 pm - 9 pm
Recognised by the National Trust as
an Icon of National Significance and with a swag of other awards under their
belt, the Mindil Beach Sunset Market continues its advancement of
multiculturalism in the Northern Territory. Managed by a community owned,
incorporated, non-profit association, the markets provides more self-made craft
than any other market in Australia, with over 56 different foods stalls, a huge
range of entertainment, from street theatre, childrens amusements and free
concerts. Iit is easy to see why this market continues to attract visitors from
around the world.
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Rapid
Creek Market
Shop 16 48 Trower Road MILLNER NT 810
Mobile: 0419 834 486 Fax: 08 8931 2364
Sunday morning, 6:30 am til 1pm at Rapid Creek Business Village. From Nov 5th
check out our Friday Night Market 3pm - late
Rapid Creek Market - Darwins oldest Market, 20 minutes from Darwin city.
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Royal Darwin Show
Royal Agricultural Society of Northern Territory
Darwin Showgrounds and Exhibition Centre, Tate Place, WINNELLIE / DARWIN NT
0820
Ph: 08 8984 3091
Held over the 4th weekend in July
This is one of the premier event on
the Top End community calendar, where city and country come together for three
days of competition, entertainment and displays of primary industry,
horticulture, art, craft, cooking and photography. The official opening of the
event is followed by a grand parade of livestock and machinery. With over 200
stalls displaying a wide variety of products and information, visitors can also
enjoy equestrian events, agriculture, rodeo, art and craft, sideshow rides etc.
There is a variety of live entertainment and a wide assortment of food and drink
stalls that reflect the multicultural nature of Darwin. The show closes with a
spectacular fireworks finale.
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World Solar
Challenge
Panasonic World Solar Challenge
Ph: +61 8 8463 4690 Fax: +61 8 8463 4718
Biennial event - held in October 2007. Next event 2009
A biennial event based on a
competitive field of solar cars crossing the Australian continent powered by
nothing but the sun. Teams are required to research, build and design vehicles
capable of completing the 3,000 km journey from tropical Darwin in the Northern
Territory, to cosmopolitan Adelaide in South Australia. To see some images from
previous event,
click
here...
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NT
Tours
Outback
Eco
Adventure
National Tours |
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Adelaide River Queen Cruises The Original Famous Jumping Crocodiles
Adelaide River Bridge, Arnhem Hwy, via Humpty Doo, NT 0821
Ph: +61 8 8988 8144 Freecall: 1800 888 542 Fax: +61 8 8988 8130
In the murky waters of the Adelaide River, lives the most dangerous reptile in
Northern Australia. Come see the saltwater jumping crocodiles who are the
stars of this fascinating cruise.
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Night Sky
Adventures
DARWIN NT 0801 Ph: 1300 883 545
Evening astro-tours. Relax in our comfortable recliner chairs and take a tour of
Darwin's night skies. Use telescopes and binoculars to spot constellations, view
planets and discover beautiful star clusters barely visible to the naked eye.
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Transport
National
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BUDGET.COM.AU |
Budget Rent A Car Australia
Budget has a wide range of th
e latest model vehicles, cars, 4WDs, minibuses and commercial vehicles as well
as one of Australias largest fleet of trucks and commercial vehicles. Budget
also offers the convenience of over 240 locations Australia wide. We offer not
just great rates but a variety of additional services to provide you with added
value each time you rent from Budget.
You can also earn Qantas Frequent Flyer or FlyBuys points on your rental.
Budget offers it's best rates online, so for a quick quote enter your details in
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WEBCARHIRE.COM |
 webcarhire.com
With more then 3,500 car hire locations available throughout
42 Countries, Webcarhire is fast becoming the leading online car rental agent in
the car rental market. Compare prices between the major car hire companies to
get the best discount car hire price today!
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Darwin Rail
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Rail Transport
National
NT |
 The Ghan
The extension of The Ghan to Darwin
further enhances what is already considered one of the worlds great train
journeys. The 47 hour, 2979km transcontinental journey will feature off train
touring options at Alice Springs and Katherine Gorge at modest extra cost.
Experience the tropical splendour of the Top End aboard The Legendary Ghan.
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 Darwin City Council
The people of the Top End are well known for their friendliness, their character
and the warm welcome that they give newcomers.
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 FrogWatch
Toadbuster NT
Northern Australian Frogs
Database System
Ph: 1800 243 564 (FrogWatch)
Mobile: 0411881 378
(see website for other email contact)
Help with ToadMuster and get involved with FrogWatch. For more
information visit the website.
The website also provide information
about frogs across Northern Australia, including the Northern Territory, the
Kimberly region and North Queensland. The system contains information about frog
species, pictures, calls and maps and allows people to ask questions and provide
information about frog issues.
The website also provides a specific focus for
Cane Toad related information in Northern Australia.
FrogWatch is also appealing to the community to help fund part of their strategy
to stop cane toads overrunning Darwin and the surrounding region. We are seeking
people to sponsor cane toad traps and sections of deflection fences to shut off
the major corridors cane toads are using to move into the area.
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WEBCARHIRE.COM |
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webcarhire.com
With more then 3,500 car hire locations available throughout 42 countries, Webcarhire is fast becoming the leading online car rental agent in
the car rental market. Compare prices between the major car hire companies to
get the best discount car hire price today! |
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 Darwin City Promotions
Website with local business, tourist information and covers many of the pubs,
clubs and restaurant venues in Darwin.
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