‘The Green Room on Myilly’

Re-opens at the

Myilly Point Heritage Precinct

2 Kahlin Avenue

Larrakeyah

Friday 29^th May 2009

5.00PM – 8.00PM

The Hotel Darwin was regarded by many as the social hub of Darwin, a property steeped in history and sadly a victim of property developers and entrepreneurs. 

The Green Room was a place where many a Darwinite would meet for a drink or two to take the edge off their day. 

The Hotel Darwin, a place dating back to pre-war days evoking fond memories for so many, lost now under what some might say controversial circumstances but as the stories show it was the ‘in-place’ to be.

From this we at the National Trust here in Darwin decided to create a ‘Green Room’ courtesy of the Myilly Point Heritage Precinct.

So, on the last Friday of the month you will find the ‘Green Room’, come and join us for alfresco drinks and live entertainment on the lawns of Magistrates House from 5pm-8pm.

What a great way to end your week and mark the start of your weekend courtesy of the National Trust.

This is a Fund-Raising Initiative courtesy of the National Trust of Australia (NT)

Entry fees apply

Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar.

The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 4 July 2009 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on Monday 3 August 2009. The program also features Ladies Day, where the ladies can show off their finery and enjoy a sumptuous luncheon and a glass of bubbly.

The picturesque Fannie Bay Racecourse track is one of only a few dirt tracks in operation on the circuit, and the Darwin Cup Day witnesses 19,000 people bursting the rails.

Dress up, dress casual or come in fancy dress, this is a racing carnival not to be missed.

Event types

• Exhibition/Show
• Carnival
• Special Events
• Horse

Free entry

Watch a colourful fleet of yachts start their sailing adventure to Ambon, from Darwin’s foreshore.

The tension builds during the months leading up to this anticipated event on Darwin’s sailing calendar, with an almost festival atmosphere. When the day finally arrives, large crowds gather on Darwin’s foreshore in the brilliant dry season sunshine, and jostle for vantage points to see a colourful array of sailing vessels start their adventure to Ambon in Indonesia. With cool dry season breezes filling the spinnakers, the yachts poised on the turquoise sea starting line, the signal to race is anxiously awaited. Then with a loud crack, the race is on.

The Darwin Ambon yacht Race and Rally starts at 11am.

This 600 nautical mile race to the capital of the Spice Islands attracts entries from blue water sailors from Australia and the world. Skippers who wish to partake in this race, please contact the Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race Committee or refer to their website. Race entry fees apply.

Event types

• Sport
• Sailing
• Yachting

Sunday 19th July 2009 10.00am - 3.00pm

Situated in the picturesque Museum precint surrounding Territory Craft's fantastic premises is our fun and popular Dragonfly Craft Fair.

Come and browse through a wonderful array of locally handmade crafts and talk to the people that make them. Pottery, glass, beads, jewellery, fabrics, soaps, wood, cards and much much more. Food and Drinks available. A great family day out !!

Entry fees apply

A regatta like no other, with boats primarily built entirely from aluminum beer cans.

This annual family event is rapidly becoming a spectacle for all who line Mindil Beach and cheer on the home-made boats of cans and cartons, as they flounder and sink in the shallows.

The Darwin Beer Can Regatta started as an unusual by-product of the devastation caused to Darwin by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. A Darwin citizen, Lutz Frankenfeld, suggested a boat race with all the craft fabricated from beer cans in order to clear up the empties, and at the same time have a day of fun.

The inaugural beer can race in 1975 was an instant success, and has developed into a major event with boat entries ranging from 1 to 12 metres and some even with secret weaponry.

Entry is by donation, with proceeds going to projects of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin.

Event types

• Sport
• Regatta
• Water

The Royal Darwin Show is one of the biggest family events in the Darwin calendar. Come along and see the best the Territory has to offer!!

Entry fees apply

Take part in this cycling adventure that will take your from Rockhampton in Queensland to the tropical city of Darwin in the Northern Territory.

After crossing the border into the Northern Territory, you’ll cycle through the Barkly Tablelands, a true outback destination, camp under brilliant starry skys, view unique flora and fauna of Australia and scenery that will take your breath away. Some of the townships that you’ll visit along the way are Three Ways, Elliott, Daly Waters, Mataranka and Pine Creek. With a couple of rest days in Katherine, you’ll have time to explore Nitmiluk National Park, home to the majestic Katherine Gorge. Your accommodation ranges from quirky Aussies outback pubs to fun bush camps to large city caravan parks.

Cycling time ranges between five to 12 hours a day. There are rest days every four to five days, but you do need to be able to happily ride five consecutive days over 100 kilometres a day.

Event types

• Cycling

Venues

Rockhampton to Darwin
Main highways and roads across Australia
Darwin
Northern Territory, 0800