Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections
1/6
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections
Next available dates
Sun
29 Dec
Tue
31 Dec
Fri
3 Jan
Available options
Bestseller
Darwin Walking Tour: World War II Reflections
Instant confirmation
Free cancellation
Next availability: Fri, 7 Feb
From
AUD 59.05
Highlights
Thursday. 19 February, 1942. World War II reaches mainland Australia and the northern city of Darwin is bombed. Join your knowledgeable local guide who will take you back to that WWII era on a 2-hour walk through the historic quarter of the city.
Itinerary
Darwin(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThrough 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.The Vic Hotel
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreePart 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.Brown's Mart Theatre
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA 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.Administrator of the Northern Territory
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThese 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.Parliament House
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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.Darwin Cenotaph
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.
What's included
INCLUDED
Local guide
Spoken commentary
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Location
Address
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Provider
Walk Darwin Pty Ltd
Best price guaranteed
From
AUD 59.05
or use 7,470 KrisFlyer miles
Why Pelago?
- Trusted by millions of travellers
- Best price guarantee promise
- Choose from 200,000+ activities
- Earn KrisFlyer miles with every booking
- A Singapore Airlines company