Darwin Backpackers

Darwin and the Northern Territories
With a population of 120,900 Darwin is the least populated of all the capitals.
Over time Darwin has grown from a pioneering position in one of the most vibrant and multicultural in Oz. The original inhabitants of Darwin are the Larrakia people, and in 1839 HMS Beagle in port across the field of surveying. John Clements Whickham area named Port Darwin after a fellow classmate, the famous scientist Charles Darwin (known for the theory of evolution).

After being almost completely rebuilt twice due to Japanese air raids during World War II, and once in 1974 when it was devastated by Cyclone Tracy, Darwin was among the capitals of Australia.

Darwin 3 larger universe of Kakadu, Litchfield and Nitmiluk also known as Katherine Gorge. Katherine River and Edith falls in the neighborhood and local importance to organize the ceremony Jawoyn people, who are custodians of the area. Katherine Gorge is composed of 13 gorges, cascades and waterfalls along the river Katherine all the way to Kakadu. During the dry season (April to October) the waters are calm Katherine Gorge which makes it ideal for boating and swimming, but I would strongly recommend not to swim as the waters are rife with water crocodiles sweet (they are not as dangerous as estuarine or, as they It is more commonly called sea water crocodiles!). Boat trips, rafting and canoeing trips can be booked through most travel agents Darwin or Darwin backpacker hostel .

Darwin is also known for its abundance of animals dangerous snakes king brown to red back spiders, but the saltwater crocodile notorious is probably the most ferocious and current you encounter. (A German hiker was killed a few years ago after swimming in an area where saltwater crocodiles were known to inhabit.) 40 minutes from downtown Darwin, you can visit the crocodile farms, which are a much safer to see one in the flesh, who was the production of skins and meat for luxury items such as handbags, shoes for many years.

Darwin is also known for its use of "Amber Nectar" is very true if you head to the Mitchell Street, where you will find many clubs and bars serving beer the coldest (in the heat of 40 degrees) . So the Mitchell Street has a lot of backpackers do it every night an evening of celebration.

Darwin and the Northern Climate Territitory is divided into 2 seasons. Being in the tropics (near the equator) from October to April is known as the rainy season. Temperatures will rise to 40 degrees during the wet season and that does not include the humidity factor, between April and October it reached highs of 35 degrees with little humidity.

If you want to experience grass roots real Australia and Darwin is the place to do it from the hinterland of vast arid red sand found on the flat stretches along the road while the Territories North has it all.