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Outdoor activitiesaround Darwin

Darwin & Surrounds

Fly, swim, walk or sail? You’ll be amazed by what Darwin and the surrounding region has to offer. All you have to do is get out there and live it.

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Darwin & Surrounds
Swimming around Darwin
Whoever said you can’t swim in Darwin couldn’t have been more wrong. On top of four public swimming pools and four dry-season patrolled beaches within 15 minutes of the CBD, Darwin and the surrounding area offers plenty of excellent – and some quite unique – swimming opportunities.
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Darwin & Surrounds
Camping
From waterfalls and plunge pools to monsoon forests and wetlands, experience the diverse natural attractions in and around Darwin on a camping trip.
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Darwin & Surrounds
Fishing around Darwin
From sparkling Darwin Harbour and the Mary River wetlands to the Tiwi Islands and the Dundee Coast, the Darwin region is an angler’s paradise.
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Darwin & Surrounds
Adventure travel
Whether it’s monster crocs at feeding time or overnight treks deep into the wilderness, you’ll find plenty of heart-pumping action around Darwin.
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Darwin & Surrounds
Walking & hiking
Experience the Top End’s famous wildlife, landscapes and Aboriginal culture on one of the many walking and hiking trails both in Darwin and within two hours of the city.
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Scenic flights
Book a scenic flight and get a unique perspective on the network of river systems, lush wetlands and tropical vegetation surrounding Darwin.
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