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Darwin - Cities, Towns and Localities |
Darwin has a number of options of getting around. With Darwin
Airport located 13 km north-east of Darwin City, there is a transfer bus service to and from the airport, local
government service, taxi service, private hire car and a number of car hire
providers. Many of the well known international branded car hire operators can
be found here. Check out our listing of
major car hire companies.
There are also various Darwin and Northern Territory tour operators who provide
charters and pick up as part of the tour package, which takes away the need to
hire your own vehicle. Plus you have the advantage of having a guide who usually
provides an in depth insight about the places you are seeing.
Some transport information is listed under our
national transport
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Transport •
National •
NT |
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Buslink
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Ph: +61 8
8952 5611 •
Ph: +61 8 8947 0577 (Berrimah / Darwin)
• Buslink is the Northern Territory's
largest private bus company, operating over 120 vehicles. Buslink operate Public
Bus, School Bus and Charter Bus services, including conference and major event
transport throughout the NT. All the information you need to access any of
Buslink’s services can be found on their web site.
With the largest fleet in Darwin we can move anywhere from 20 to 2,000 people
for your event. Only Buslink has the fleet size in the NT to move you all at
once – there’s no limit. We can move anyone – from weddings to school excursions
to large conference groups to a three day tour of Kakadu, Buslink can cover it
all.
Buslink has all the required licences and permits to take tour groups into some
of the Top End’s most unique and popular landscapes such as Kakadu and
Litchfield National Parks. As the largest provider of school bus travel in
Darwin, we are also experienced in providing charter services to school groups,
sporting clubs and community groups.
Buslink can meet and greet at the airport, then transfer your delegates to
hotels, organise transfers to dinner, sightseeing trips, half day Darwin tours
to get you familiar with the beautiful city of Darwin, or if you are here longer
you may like a full day Darwin and surrounds tour. We will personally tailor
your transport to your specifications and desires in comfortable air-conditioned
vehicles.
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Darwin
Airport Shuttle
• DARWIN NT 0800 • Ph: +61 8 8981 5066 •
• Airport Shuttle Service under contract to Darwin International Airport,
servicing all domestic and international flights 24hrs, and also provide private
bus charters for short and extended trips.
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Many of the international branded car hire operators can be found here in
Darwin. Check out our listing of
major car hire companies by following the link to their website.. |
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Advance Car Rentals
• 86 Mitchell St, DARWIN CITY NT 0800
• Ph: +61 8 8981 2999 • Freecall: 1800 002 227
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• Advance Car Rentals is a locally
operated company which boasts helpful and highly efficient service from our
friendly staff. We pride ourselves in providing a wide range of late model
vehicles for a comfortable and safe journey to suit any budget. Specialising in
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES¯ that include liability excess reductions and all taxes
so you know there is no more to pay.
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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 world’s 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
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(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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 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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