Darwin, is in the northernmost part of Australia. Its tropical climate and proximity to the northern neighbors of Australia, have attracted many Asian immigrants, who in turn have contributed to making this border town, a little quiet, a multicultural place that wants to be discovered by travelers quickly. Her past is somewhat turbulent.
Although relatively small and very quiet, Darwin has suffered a history a little hard. During World War II, Japanese bombers attacked the city 64 times, killing around 900 people and destroying 77 planes and several ships. Then on Christmas Eve 1974, the city was almost completely wiped out by the cyclone Tracy. This cyclone became the fastest ever seen on the Australian mainland. Little by little, the area has managed to recover.
It is considered the gateway to the famous world of the National Park of Kakadu, the magnificent Litchfield National Park, the spectacular Katherine Gorge, and the red crags of the Kimberley region. As you will see, you can already prepare for big and exciting walks. Darwin is dominated climatologically by two seasons well differentiated.
The season of rains, locally known as ‘The Wet’, runs roughly from early November to late March, and the dry season, or estación The Dry ’, typically lasts from April to October. Don't be surprised if you have to stop your trip for a couple of days due to the torrential rains that last a couple of hours a day during the wet season. During this time the humidity is very high. The station dry It is characterized by cool nights and hot days.
Darwin Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia (April 2024)
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