WELCOME TO DARWIN,
WELCOME TO GARRAMILLA!
We invite you to enjoy the beauty of the Top End while helping us care for the land, sea, culture, and community that make this place so unique. Small choices you make during your stay can have a big impact.
🚘GETTING AROUND - LOW CARBON TRANSPORT
Walk, cycle or travel by using the public bus network. When hiring a car, consider hybrid and fuel-efficient models or electric vehicle options.
- Walk & Cycle: Darwin has a network of shaded walking and cycling tracks perfect for sightseeing. Explore maps here.
- Public Transport: Darwin Public Bus Network map or NT Bus Tracker App.
- Ride a beam e-scooter or bikes → Download App Here
- Request to hire an EV car from Top End Visitor Information Centre → This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- EV charging Station → EV Charging MAP
🌿Care for Nature & Leave Only Footprint
Stick to designated paths, avoid feeding or touching animals, and don’t remove plants, rocks, or shells. Respect Aboriginal rock art and sacred sites, and report any injured wildlife you encounter.
Stay sun-safe with protective clothing and eco-friendly repellents. Report any water leaks, bring reusable items to avoid single-use plastics, take your rubbish with you, recycle, and follow National Park guidelines.
- Report any water leaks to Power & Water
- Follow National Park guidelines: Parks Safety & Rules
- Injured Wildlife: Report injured wildlife
- Protect threatened species: Learn more Threatened Plants | Threatened Animals
- Visitors are required to buy a Parks Pass to enter NT national parks → More info here
Learn More: Rescuing Wildlife Parks Safety Botanic Gardens Wildlife Park
🌩️Weather & Seasons
Darwin has two main seasons, the Dry from May to October and the Wet from November to April, along with six unique Gulumoerrgin (Larrakia) seasonal cycles. Conditions can change quickly especially during the Wet Season so checking the latest weather reports helps you travel safely and responsibly.
🖤Respect Culture
Darwin is on Larrakia Country. The Larrakia people are the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and have cared for this land for thousands of years. Please respect local communities and cultures .Take time to understand traditions, follow cultural norms, and engage in genuine cultural experiences.
- Listen to the Saltwater Stories podcasts
- Explore the Larrakia seasonal calendar Larrakia Seasonal Calendar
- Book Aboriginal cultural experiences at the Top End Visitor Information Centre
🤝Support Community
- Buy local products, art & food at local retail stores and markets.
- Volunteer:
- Join in: Clean Up Australia
- Donate at the Top End Visitor Centre for Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary (gift vouchers, blankets, beanies, bandages).
Your visit matters. Travel lightly, respect culture, and leave the Top End better than you found it.
