Over the few days enjoyed this vibrant most northerly Australian city (population 100,000). Its been a number of years since I was last in Darwin and the waterfront precinct which includes a hotel, appartments, a swimming beach and a wave lagoonis is all a buzz. It is mid year school holidays and because of the beautiful weather this area is extremely busy with locals as well as tourists. I'm sure half of Australia's southerners are enjoying the warmer weather here as home has been and is quite cold.
Chris and I visited Matthew and Cathy Bourke and their delightful four children. Matthew is a good friend of our son from school days in Newcastle and have been living up in the territory for a number of years now.
Helen and Laurie, the parents of a very good friend of our youngest daughter, are travelling Australia and was expected to be here in Darwin about now so we contacted them and joined them for a coffee. Was great to meet them and chat about their travels so far.
My nephews wife's parents, Pauline and Charles have also been travelling around Australia and they too are in Darwin at this time, so we caught up with them and enjoyed afternoon drinks and travel tales.
We enjoyed lunch on the waterfront at Fiddlers Green and walked around the waterfront and wharf area. The esplanade has a beautiful park and is close to the city CBD.
Government House has magnificient views overlooking the bay. The gardens were very attractive and colourful.
Darwin was bombed 42 times during WW11
The Waterfront precinct - Man made 'City Beach' an extension of the harbour.
Wave Lagoon
One of the many apartment blocks near the Waterfront precinct.
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Views from Fannie Bay - the day was very hazy - apparently there is a lot of controlled burning off during the winter months
Views looking back to the city from East Point
Darwin was bombed 42 times during WW11
The Waterfront precinct - Man made 'City Beach' an extension of the harbour.
Wave Lagoon
One of the many apartment blocks near the Waterfront precinct.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Town Hall Ruins -
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Views from Fannie Bay - the day was very hazy - apparently there is a lot of controlled burning off during the winter months
Views looking back to the city from East Point
Hi Marea &Chris, just shouted myself an iPad, so I'll be able to follow your adventures without interrupting Phillip's netsurfing ! Loving the blog. Cheers, Eleanor
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