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 Darwin, Australia's tropical capital city, is closer to some Indonesian destinations than it is to southern Australian capitals, which makes it an ideal entry or exit point to the country.
It's a young city of about 100,000, with an average age of around 30, and the population is rich in cultural diversity.
With the completion of the Darwin Convention Centre in June 2008, Darwin can now offers every imaginable facility for conferences and events and is supported by a wide selection of restaurants, bars and nightlife. Accommodation ranges from five-star to under the stars, attractions and a huge range of activities.
There are numerous unique activities to include in your visit, from sunset harbour cruises and cocktails with crocodiles, fishing charters, a myriad of day trip options including a visit to Kakadu National Park and the famous Mindil Beach Sunset Markets. For more information in how to truly experience Darwin during APPEA 09, click here[gnm1] . |
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The Territory's tropical north experiences warm and sunny weather for most of the year.
The Northern Territory's Aboriginal people have their own interpretation of the Territory's seasons. In the Kakadu National Park region, the Aboriginal people's seasonal calendar has six seasons, which are closely linked to the natural cycles of the region's plant species and foods:
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Yegge - cooler but still humid season (May to mid-June)
Wurrgeng - cold weather season (mid-June to mid-August)
Gurrung - hot, dry weather season (mid-August to early October)
Gunumeleng - pre-monsoon storm season (early October to late December)
Gudjewg - monsoon season (January to late March)
Banggerreng - ‘knock ‘em down' storm season (all of April).
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In tropical areas like Darwin, Kakadu and Katherine, the weather is always warm, so lightweight summer clothing is worn all year round. Casual clothing is very much a part of the Territory lifestyle. Pack light, comfortable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, swimwear and sunglasses. |
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