Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin has a population of 120,900, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely peopled Northern Territory. It is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End's regional centre.

Over time Darwin has grown from a pioneer outpost and small port into one of Australia's most modern and multicultural cities. Its proximity to Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor.

The city itself is built on a low bluff overlooking the harbour. Its suburbs spread out over some area. The region, like the rest of the Top End, has a tropical climate, with a wet season and a dry season. It receives heavy rainfall during the Wet, and is well-known for its spectacular lightning.

On 1 July, Territorians celebrate Territory Day. This is the only day of the year, apart from the Chinese New Year, when fireworks are permitted. In Darwin, the main celebrations occur at Mindil Beach, where a large firework display is commissioned by the government.

Weekly markets include Mindil Beach Sunset Markets (Thursdays and Sundays during the dry season), Parap Market, Nightcliff Market and Rapid Creek market.

The Darwin Festival held annually, includes comedy, dance, theatre, music, film and visual art and the NT Indigenous Music Awards. Other festivals include the Glenti, which showcases Darwin's large Greek community, and India@Mindil, a similar festival held by the smaller Indian community. The Chinese New Year is also celebrated with great festivity, highlighting the Asian influence in Darwin.

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Scenic Flight over Jim Jim
and Twin Falls

Discover the magic of Jim Jim and Twin Falls during our 1 hour scenic flight.

Take in the breath-taking views of the Arnhem Land Plateau and escarpments. View raging waterfalls as they plunge over massive drops.

The famous Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls are not to be missed on a visit to the Northern Territory. The Jim Jim falls are higher than the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Twin Falls are twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. You'll have to see it to believe it! This flight departs during the Wet Season (December to April). Please see our other listings for flights departing in the dry season May - November.

Throughout the flight we'll also see tropical rainforest pockets, Lightning Dreaming, Magela Wetlands, the East Alligator River and Valley, Nourlangie Rock, Ranger Uranium Mine and the amazing Crocodile shaped hotel.

See areas that can only be discovered by air. Many parts of the Kakadu National Park are wet and rocky terrain making them inaccessible by road. A scenic flight over the park allows you to take in these hidden sights and provide views that will forever change your perception of this timeless land.

Even if you travelled every road and track in Kakadu you would still only see 1% of the park. Why not see a whole lot more from this scenic perspective. Join us on our most popular flight!