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DarwinDarwin is the largest population center and the capital of the Northern Territory. It lies on Australia's north west coastline and experiences a full tropical climate. Darwin is one of Australia's most modern cities. After almost total destruction by cyclone Tracey in the nineteen seventies, Darwin was completly rebuilt to modern building standards. Darwin is the ideal place to start a Northern Territory vacation. There is an international airport with regular services from South East Asia and other Australian destinations. It also has an excellent accommodation industry with all sorts of short term options. Top class apartments and hotels are mostly located on the cities esplanade with fantastic views over the Darwin harbour.It is the northern terminal for the "Ghan" which is the trans Australia train service running from north to south accoss the continent. Darwin also is the jumping off point for many tours that will take you to see local attractions and distant scenic icons alike. Darwin has a huge campervan and motorhome hire and rental industry that caters for thousands of visitors wanting to explore both the Northern Territory and Australia itself. The city of Darwin has many local attractions that provide days of interesting activities. The Mindil night makets are an institution in the city with crafts and foods from around the region. There is a casino and terrific shopping opportunities. Darwin is the center of the northern Australian pearling industry. The city itsef has lots of cafes and restaurants, as well as shopping arcades and boutiques that are all within easy walking distance of most of the leading accommodation providers.
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