About Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Darwin, Darwin, Top End, Northern Territory

Through the central district of Darwin there are many hidden references to WWII. Discover them as you wander these easily walkable streets with your local guide.

Stop At: The Vic Hotel, 27 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Part of Darwin's social history for over 100 years, this majestic building was an entertainment hub for both Australian and American service personnel during WWII.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Brown's Mart Theatre, 12 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

A pre-WWII building at the heart of Darwin's community which became part of the Navy base HMAS Melville throughout the preparation and defence of Australia.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Administrator of the Northern Territory, 29 Esplanade, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

These beautifully restored buildings encapsulate life from the early years of Darwin. Today, they are used as offices for The Administrator of the Northern Territory just as they were the Naval Command during WWII.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parliament House, Mitchell St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

This grand building stands in memorial to the civilian Post Office staff who lost their lives at this site during the bombing of Darwin in 1942. Step inside to see where a bomb fell and discover the rebuilt Post Office wall displaying its shrapnel scars. NOTE: Guests pass through security screening to enter this building.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Darwin Cenotaph, The Esplanade, Bicentennial Park, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

The Cenotaph is an important memorial to Northern Territorians who served during War. It overlooks the harbour where many died during the first air raid on 19 February 1942. The site was home to the 14th Anti-Aircraft Battery which fired the first shots in defence of Australia on Australian soil.

Duration: 10 minutes

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INCLUSIONS

Local guide
Spoken commentary

EXCLUSIONS

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water
Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended
A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Face masks are not required in Australia, therefore guests are asked to cover a cough or sneeze with a bent elbow or tissue and then dispose of the tissue and take hand hygiene measures. Group size has been reduced. All guides are using the Australian Government Department of Health COVID Safe app.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

John McDouall Stuart, Cnr The Mall &, Knuckey St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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4.9 based on 7 reviews

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pac1952 5
15 Sep 2021
It almost didn't happen ... John (the boss) was going away on the days that we were going to be in town. But when I rang him "leave it with me", he said. So I did. Luckily, he tracked his old mate Gary down to step in in his absence. Gary has been around Darwin one way or another for some 50 years (with some breaks in between), and knows a lot. We strolled and talked slowly through the centre of town, and learned about the bombing of Darwin on 19 Feb 1942, plus a lot more on top of that. Great experience. Thanks.
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rossanne_13 5
10 Aug 2021
John was a great guide that was very informative. The tour gave us an overall understanding of Darwin’s war and cyclone history. We came away feeling we knew more about Darwin. A great 2 hour tour!
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Lesley_B 5
05 Jun 2021
Most informative commentary, delivered at a manageable walking pace. Questions were answered in depth. Interesting to see inside the impressive Parliament building. The library history loop was also a highlight!
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CyclerUSAFA 5
18 Mar 2020
On a hot march afternoon, John met us promptly and gave us an interesting, varied, and knowledgeable walk through the dark days that engulfed WWII Darwin. We trekked past surviving buildings of the Feb. 1942 Japanese air raid that marked the start of repeated attacks against this important military port and city. John kept us in the shade, stopped periodically in air-conditioned buildings, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the two-hour walk. We visited the historic waterfront, learned about the aftermath of the attacks, and how Darwin honors those who fell even today. John also advised on easy transportation back to our ship--he went above and beyond. Highly recommended tour with an enthusiastic local historian. Thank you!
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Christine A 4
13 Sep 2019
We found this tour very interesting, whilst we have been to Darwin before we certainly were not aware of the many hidden gems and information imparted by our very knowledgeable guide
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Pelion71 5
14 Oct 2018
Sure the pools and the markets and the food are all great but Darwin has something else to offer - a totally fascinating history. And in the hands of John, our walking tour guide, Darwin's history comes to life over two extremely enjoyable hours, full of great stories as we stop off at key locations around the CBD and harbour area. I totally loved it, and my 12-year-old son was also captivated by the experience. Personally I found it added a lot to our time in Darwin. Many thanks to John, I could not recommend this highly enough. Matt and Henry
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Peter C 5
01 Sep 2017
John, the tour guide was very friendly and informative. The tour included some of the local history and landmarks as well as historic war history. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in knowing more about Darwin's past. It's an easy walk and John ensured all stops were under shade. It was a nice touch at ths end when John gave me a couple of ANZAC biscuits. Great experience, thank you.
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