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Darwin is a truly tropical city. A bloody long way from anywhere, it's the type of town that attracts people who are really trying to get away from it all, and those lured by the stunning scenery right on the city's doorstep. The prevailing vibe is part far-flung outpost, part tropical resort. It's an unusual town and one that you should definitely not miss.
Darwin is the centre of the Northern Territory's tropical Top End, which essentially experiences only two seasons: "the Dry" from May-October and "the Wet" from November-April. The Dry is peak season, the most pleasant - and busiest - time to visit the tropical north. However, the Tropical Summer (a fancy, tourist-friendly name for the Wet) brings its own attractions.
Darwin's diverse population and proximity to Asia means that the city has more than 50 different nationalities. Two events have largely shaped Darwin: the city was the Australian frontline in WWII when many bombing raids were made by the Japanese. Darwin also had to be re-built after Cyclone Tracy destroyed most of the city on Christmas Eve, 1974.
Of course, for many travellers, Darwin is mainly a gateway to two of Australia's biggest attractions: Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. Tours to these two places are available from every hostel and travel centre in town.
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October 15th, 2007
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