Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
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!
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(156)
Outstanding guide, very knowledgeable and the information and stops were enjoyable and very relevant. Great fun being in an open vehicle driving around Darwin too and a very unique experience – highly recommended
We really enjoyed the detail of Dave’s commentary who clearly is very knowledgeable about such a fascinating historical subject.
Great tour. Loved the army truck pretty comfortable. Got off for the war museum section and picked up later by the next tour truck.
This tour was very informative. My grandfather served in Darwin during WW2, so it was meaningful to retrace the history.
Amazing knowledge Very comfortable sitting b the truck
A different way to see wartime history. The narrations were very good. It would have been nice to stop for photos but understand we were on a time limit. If you wish to stop at the museum you will need to purchase a ticket.
Very experienced tour guide gave a very informative and interesting tour of Darwin history and wartime experience.
Great way to see the sights of Darwin. Very well thought out information from history through WW2 and local sights. Recommend to all.
Very cool truck! The tour was good but we found it a little too much information for the short time frame. So many dates and overload of detail. Would have been nice to get off for a couple of photo opportunities.
It was excellent, interesting and informative host with good humour and a quiz question or two thrown in. Would recommend
