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Darwin Botanic Gardens

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Best Time

Dry Season (May–Oct)

Entry Fee

Free

Drive Time

2 min

Access

All vehicles

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A 42-hectare tropical garden established in 1879, featuring over 1,500 tropical plant species including baobabs, palms, mangroves, and monsoon vine forest. The garden hosts outdoor concerts, weddings, and the Darwin Open Air Cinema. Free entry. The sensory garden and rainforest walk are highlights. Darwin Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest institutions in the NT. The baobab avenue and monsoon forest section feel like genuine wilderness inside the city.

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Best for

Multi-day adventures, photography, wildlife

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You want a quick stop close to town

Time needed

Full day to 3+ days

Best season

Dry Season (May–Oct)

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Last updated · 2 months ago

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