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Historic Sites in Darwin, Australia

Darwin Historic Sites

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  • AJ Pato
    Kempsey, Australia648 contributions
    Historical must see.
    Whilst on the Darwin history and wartime experience tour we found out about Burnett house. We returned the next day. It’s an excellent example of period homes of Darwin. No only did the bullet holes give an interesting twist to the home’s history but the architecture and design was awesome. So glad the National trust look after such building for us.
    Review of: Burnett House
    Written 23 August 2022
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  • K72
    Melbourne, Australia2,815 contributions
    Shops
    The old Star Theatre site is now some little boutique shops and cafes. They close early on weekdays. There is a little bit of signage inside about the old theatre that was destroyed in Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It's tucked away in the mall, I had walked past several times before I even noticed it.
    Review of: Star Village
    Written 1 October 2019
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  • Dan L
    Bunbury, Australia7,113 contributions
    Testament to the fury of Cyclone Tracy
    The ruins meant little to me until I read the history. The building dates to 1883 and used for civil purposes until occupied by the navy during the war and afterwards by Museum and Art Galleries Board. After Cyclone Tracy vented her fury on the city, the building suffered such extreme damage that it was not rebuilt but later developed as public open space and a venue for performing arts. Worth the detour to view and then cross the road to view Christ Church Cathedral.
    Review of: The Old Town Hall
    Written 3 January 2023
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  • Liz W
    Toowoomba, Australia23 contributions
    Great history lesson
    Our visit to Survivors' Lookout was a great way to read about some of the history of the Darwin Harbour area. The information boards in the area create an interesting time line to follow. It is a pity that the vegetation has been allowed to grow in front of the viewing platform so the view is very patchy. Having said this it should not discourage visitors from going and checking it out.
    Review of: Survivors’ Lookout
    Written 9 October 2020
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  • bobjanh
    Brisbane, Australia2,179 contributions
    Unique Top End fashions
    Colourful, light and stylish fashions well suited to the Top End lifestyle. Well worth a visit to look right in place in Darwin.
    Review of: Ginger Pink
    Written 9 August 2022
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