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Darwin and surrounds

The Top End Region covers the area of the Northern Territory from the northern islands and coastline across to Nhulunbuy in the Gove area down to Groote Eylandt and across the Territory through the Pine Creek area. This area includes such towns as Nhulunbuy, Tiwi Islands, Cobourg, Jabiru and Darwin.

The city of Darwin has risen, Phoenix-like, from the devastation of two vicious cyclones (in 1897 and 1975) and Japanese bombing during WWII. While many buildings survived one or more of those onslaughts to remain as reminders of the city's heritage, the extensive rebuilding required after each catastrophe means Darwin has the look of a thoroughly modern city.

The Top End has 2 distinct seasons - the Dry, where the wetlands are condensed and ideal for seeing wildlife and the Tropical Summer, where everything is lush and green, wetlands flooded and overflowing waterfalls.

What better way is there to get to know the Territory than to meet with the locals? And one of the best ways to do just that is to attend one of our unique events. Throughout the year, somewhere in the Territory, the locals will always find an excuse to get together and celebrate.

Check out some Darwin Hotels

• Gove Peninsula
• Darwin City

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Photos

Sunset sailing, Darwin Harbour - Photo courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission

NT Barra Classic - Daly River - Photo courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission

Cyclist over Rapid Creek bridge - Photo courtesy of Northern Territory Tourist Commission

Climate

In this area there are two main seasons: the dry and the wet season. The wet season lasts from December till March.

From May till August it is much cooler and drier with a lower humidity. From September until October the weather is at its hottest and driest.