Australia's only tropical capital city, Darwin gazes out confidently across the Timor Sea. It's closer to Bali than Bondi and can certainly feel removed from the rest of the country.
Darwin has plenty to offer the traveller. Chairs and tables spill out of the street-side restaurants and bars, innovative museums celebrate the city's past, and galleries showcase the region's rich indigenous art. Darwin's cosmopolitan mix more than 50 nationalities are seamlessly represented here - is typified by the wonderful markets held throughout the dry season.
Nature is well and truly part of Darwin's backyard - the famous national park of Kakadu and Litchfield are only a few hours drive away, and the unique Tiwi Islands are a boat-ride away. For locals the perfect weekend is going fishing for barra in a tinny (small boat) with an esky full of cold beer.
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