The Ultimate 111-Day World Cruise TM
February 27, 2023
Darwin...
Darwin is home to more than half of the territory's population. The city reflects the rugged endurance and individualism required to survive the Outback. Darwin also boasts a colorful history to add to that heritage.
...Australia
During World War II the Japanese bombed the city and threatened invasion. In 1974, Cyclone Tracy cut a destructive swath through the region. In addition, man-eating crocodiles, tropical monsoons, searing heat and bush fires that burn for weeks are all part of everyday life.
Points of Interest
Closer to Indonesia than to any other Australian city, Darwin is the capital of the "Top End" - the remote, vast Northern Territory.