Darwin Heritage Walk: A Local’s Perspective on the City’s Multicultural Blend

Explore the city with a local on this 2-hour walk and enjoy a local’s perspective whilst getting a sense of how the city of Darwin has developed to blend the past with today’s modern multicultural vibe. There are many hidden treasures to discover along the way.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Darwin - The streets of Darwin CBD are home to many buildings that have connections to Darwin’s past and many are still in use today. Stories of the past and the people who ensured Darwin became an important part of current day Northern Territory are aplenty. Public artworks dot the route.
  • Star Village - This former open-air cinema is one of…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Spoken commentary
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible for active wheelchair users
Location
John McDouall Stuart
Knuckey Street
Look for your guide in a bright orange shirt, under the statue of John McDouall Stuart, in the small park on Knuckey Street which the locals call Raintree Park. It is at the intersection with Smith Street Mall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sbmacki
Nov 19, 2024
Fantastic walking tour in Darwin city - Our tour with our guide John was incredibly informative, his knowledge was outstanding, the tour pace was very good and the stories that he relayed to us were interesting and fun. An absolutely outstanding use of our limited time in Darwin
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Ian_b
Oct 10, 2024
Easy informative walking tour - Terrific walking tour, Robin had a wealth of local information about Darwin's history and current affairs. We learnt so much , thanks 👍
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461maisie
Aug 16, 2024
Informative and fun - Fabulous guide. Robin (as a local) has a wonderful knowledge of the history of Darwin. You will hear quirky, informative and interesting facts. It's given a much broader perspective and appreciation of Darwin and it's residents both past and present.
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Mo
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing - Guided walking tour with a very knowledgable, funny and accessible guide. He knows all kinds of stories about Darwin! We would have done the other tours with John as well, had we had a few more days here.
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Pearl65
Jun 13, 2024
Fabulous day with Robyn - Walked to the centre of town to meet Robyn our walking tour guide. It was just us two which was perfect. We felt very relaxed all day, despite the heat which saps my energy. Robyn talked about history, buildings, Aboriginal people and more. It was a very enjoyable experience.
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Lesley_t
Dec 14, 2023
Great walk - John was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Darwin’s history. We learnt a lot. The walk was well paced. Thank you
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Karen_y
Nov 28, 2023
Good historical walking tour - Enjoyed hearing about the history of Darwin and seeing some of the older buildings in the CBD. Tour guide, John, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Northern Territory.
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John_w
Nov 9, 2023
A Must Do Tour. - A most enjoyable tour full of interesting sites and brought to life by our tour guide Robin The knowledge and experiences Robin has was made all hemore interesting by her stories and life experiences she shared with us. Thank you Robin for a most interesting morning with us. Highly recommend this tour and experience. John, Fiona , Paul and Trish NZ.
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388jodies
Jun 25, 2024
Insightful walk around the city - Leisurely and informative walk around the city centre learning about the varied aspects of Darwins history to present day - indigenous history, European settlement, WWII bombing, cyclone Tracy through to the present day of life in multicultural Darwin and the Territory.
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Diana582015
Feb 9, 2024
Worth the Money - Robin was very gracious & very knowledgeable. She took her time answering our questions & explaining particularly the history of Darwin & the Northern Territories. We definitely recommend this walking tour.
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