Jobs and Travelling NT

Darwin the capital city of the Northern Territory.

Darwin was established as a small settlement of 135 people at Port Darwin in 1869 and was called Palmerston the government changed it to Darwin in 1911and is one of the fastest growing capitals in Australia. Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia's most modern and multicultural cities. Darwin has been almost entirely rebuilt twice, once due to Japanese air raids during World War II and again after being devastated by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Darwin’s main industries are Tourism and Mining.  So if you are looking for work in Darwin and surrounding area you should be able to find something that suits you.

• Darwin has a population of around 120.000.

• Territory Day is the only day of the year, apart from the Chinese New Year, when fireworks are permitted

• Darwin beer-can regatta, held in August, is a race with boats made exclusively of beer cans.

• Darrwin is home to the Indo-Pacific Marine & Australian Pearling Exhibition.

• Saltwater crocodiles are very common in all waterways surrounding Darwin.

• Darwin hosts a round of the V8 Supercars every year at Hidden Valley Raceway.

• The Darwin Cup culminating on the first Monday of August is a very popular horse race event for Darwin.

• The Ghan passenger train service from Adelaide runs two to three times per week depending on the season.

• Darwin has extensive parks and gardens. that include the Charles Darwin National Park.

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