The Darwin History and Wartime Experience is the leading heritage tour in the Northern Territory.
Offering a fun and informative tour through and around the city of Darwin in an unusual mode of transport - a genuine World War 2 army truck.
Discover Darwin from another perspective - see it through the eyes of at the WW2 soldiers stationed here, learn about the early explorers and visualize Darwin as it was following the devastation of cyclone Tracy.
A great introduction to Darwin, The Darwin History and Wartime Experience is the only tour that gives a comprehensive overview of the city and its history exploring the nooks and crannies that makes Darwin the city that it is today.
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The Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour
Learn about pre-war Darwin, the WW2 bombing of Darwin and the devastation of Cyclone Tracy. Experience Darwin as many of the Diggers did - in an historic WW2 army vehicle. Enjoy fascinating commentary of Darwin during the war, all the while re-living the period ... passing and discussing many sites attacked by the Japanese while accompanied by music from the ‘40’s. Passengers can be dropped off at the Defence of Darwin Experience (Military Museum) and be picked up by later tours.
Discover the characters, heroes and adventurers that made Darwin what it is today!”
Facilities
- Free Wifi
Accreditation
- Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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