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Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour

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Looking to see Darwin differently? Explore Darwin and its rich wartime history with a guided tour from the back of a WW2 truck!  On this 90-minute experience, you'll pass many of the city's most important historical sites, including Government House, the East Point gun battery and military precinct, the 1934 QANTAS hangar, Stokes Hill oil storage tanks and tunnels, Fort Hill Wharf, and Darwin Harbor. Your guide will tell you about the history of Darwin from the early explorers to the WW2 bombing of the city by the Japanese, and will recount the Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and more. An optional stop can be made at the East Point Military Museum (entry fee not included). Choose from four departure times when you book. Tour vehicle can carry a maximum of 18 people per tour.
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  • Professional driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local taxes
  • Entrance fee to Military Museum: Children (5 - 15) $10; Adults $20; Seniors $15: Children<5 - free
  • Food and drinks
Departure Point

6 Bennett St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Corner Smith and Bennett streets outside the Visitor Information Centre (Tourist Information) I have a desk under a marquis on the lawn outside.

Return Details

6 Bennett St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia Corner Smith and Bennett streets outside the Visitor Information Centre (Tourist Information) I have a desk under a marquis on the lawn outside.

  • The Darwin History and Wartime Experience, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
    Sit back enjoy, listen to, learn about and relive Darwin's History. With an emphasis on Darwin's WW2 history we also cover the early explorers and post war Darwin - such as Cyclone Tracy. Our tour is carried out in what we believe is the only WW2 vehicle operating commercially in Australia. Learn about and relive the history complete with music from the '40's, speeches from Prime Ministers and Presidents from the era. Do Darwin Differently!
    80 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise at time of booking if you intend to hop off at the museum so arrangements can be made to pick you up on the subsequent bus.
  • Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer--clients must be able to manage a flight of 5 steps in order to be seated.
  • Tours Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • A seniors card or proof of age may be required in order to obtain the concessional ticket price.
  • A small amount of walking is involved. Those disembarking at the museum can wander around the shaded outdoor grounds of the "old" museum if desired.
  • Alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited on board the vehicle
  • Personal food and drinks are allowed on board
  • Child booster seats will fit in the vehicle, however, customers must provide their own booster seats.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend 5 steps
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Diana M
18 Oct 2022
This is a must do tour of Darwin. Do it early in your trip so you can revisit places of interest. Our tour guide was amazing - knowledgeable, entertaining and efficient. Fascinating view of Darwin.
Tasman1
25 Sep 2022
This was such a novel way to experience Darwin and learn about its wartime history. The open truck allowed the breeze to flow through on a very hot and humid day. Dave, the driver and guide, was so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. We chose the option that allowed us to be dropped off at the Military Museum for a good hour and then rejoin the truck for the rest of the Darwin tour. Would highly recommend.
irenelewis2018
15 Sep 2022
The driver didn't introduce himself. He was so very rude to us barking orders at my husband to open door, retract steps and move an E scooter that was in the way, while he sat in the truck cab. Made a big deal 3 times in a row that the scooter was now partially blocking a bullet hole in the fence....we were most uncomfortable. Later in the trip when I said how rude he had been, he replied I wasn't rude..I was abrupt!!. Felt very unwelcome. Would instead recommend hop on hop off bus and pop into war museum along the way. Saves money and much more pleasant. Big thumbs down to the driver
This tour in Darwin is organized by The Darwin History and Wartime Experienc

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