Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Darwin History and Wartime Experience, 15 Smith st, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801 Australia
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!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Darwin History and Wartime Experience, 15 Smith st, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801 Australia
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!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Stroller accessible
- 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
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- Must be able to ascend and descend 5 steps
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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July 2022
Great tour around Darwin, very informative on WW2 and cyclone Tracy. The driver certainly new his "stuff". Well worth it.
Great tour around Darwin, very informative on WW2 and cyclone Tracy. The driver certainly new his "stuff". Well worth it.Kellie_G
July 2022
A must do on your trip to Darwin Such a wealth of knowledge full of amazing information!! Learning about the rich culture and the struggles the people of Darwin went through really opens your eyes !!
A must do on your trip to Darwin Such a wealth of knowledge full of amazing information!! Learning about the rich culture and the struggles the people of Darwin went through really opens your eyes !!Rhubarb_3
June 2022
The whole experience was very informative and interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the commentary and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to our family and friends.
The whole experience was very informative and interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the commentary and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this to our family and friends.kaitaia53
June 2022
The tour operator Greg’s knowledge was outstanding. At first I thought we were listening to a recording until it was obvious Greg was talking verbatim I recommend taking one of the first two trips which enables visiting the museum and catching the 1940’s truck on its next run An excellent trip....
The tour operator Greg’s knowledge was outstanding. At first I thought we were listening to a recording until it was obvious Greg was talking verbatim I recommend taking one of the first two trips which enables visiting the museum and catching the 1940’s truck on its next run An excellent trip. Thanks GregAlan S
September 2021
This is a day not to forget your mind will be filled with interesting facts on how close we actually where to being taken over by the Japanese and how brave our trops were defending the north
This is a day not to forget your mind will be filled with interesting facts on how close we actually where to being taken over by the Japanese and how brave our trops were defending the northLynda_S
August 2021
This is a great tour if history is your thing informative fun & interesting. We stopped at the War Museum which was well worth the visit. We would highly recomend ghis tour.
This is a great tour if history is your thing informative fun & interesting. We stopped at the War Museum which was well worth the visit. We would highly recomend ghis tour.