Bridging the Gap Seminar

Coming to Darwin

To help you to select appropriate accommodation for your stay in Darwin, you may wish to check the following sites:

Tourism Top End

Wotif

Following is a list of suggested accommodation for people coming to attend a workshop in Darwin.

Cullen Bay Holiday Apartments

Overlooking Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin Harbour and the Timor Sea and ideally nestled between the Casino and Darwin's Central Business District.

Choose from 1 or 2 bedroom fully self contained apartments complete with your own kitchen and laundry facilities or a beautifully appointed Hotel Room.

Mention that you are with the ARDS Seminar to receive a discounted rate.

Ph: 08 8981 7999

26 Marina Boulevard,
Cullen Bay, Darwin NT,
Australia, 0820

Peninsular Apartments

Self contained, air-conditioned studio room. Private facilities, rooms services daily. Free In House Videos, Telephone The studio room will sleep a maximum of 3 persons in a queen size bed and 1 single bed.

115 Smith St
Darwin NT 0800
info@peninsularapartments.com
Free call: 1800 808 564

Poinciana Inn

84 Mitchell St
Darwin NT 0800
Ph: (08) 8981 8111

Marrakai Serviced Apartments

Each apartment comprises of a spacious lounge and dining area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and your own laundry plus a large balcony with city, garden or harbour views.

Apartments are fully equipped with television, ISD/STD phones, clock radio, central air conditioning and ceiling fans.

93 Smith St
Darwin NT 0800
info@marrakai.com.au
PH: (08) 8982 3711

Getting around Darwin

Darwin's domestic and international airport is only 6km from the city centre. An airport shuttle bus drops off and picks up from anywhere in the city centre.

Darwin has modern airconditioned buses which operate from 3 main terminals: Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston.  Click here for more information on fares and timetables .

If you are looking for a city tour, there are a number of privately run companies offering tours at varying prices. Go toTourism Top End to find out more.

General Darwin Info

Darwin City offers a selection of specialty and tourist orientated shops including cinemas, diverse multicultural food outlets/restaurants, souvenir shops, tourism agencies and pubs.

The Mitchell Street precinct is the main "party" strip.

The Wharf Precinct and Cullen Bay Marina complex offer a range of food venues.

Tourism Top End is located on Bennett Street at the end of the mall across from Parliament House and is open 7 days. Here you can find out about and book tours to all popular Top End tourist attractions including Kakadu and Litchfield Park.

The Mall shopping area is open six days a week with some shops being open seven days. It is best to check opening hours if you are going in to town for a specific purpose.

Coles in the Mitchell Centre is open from 6am to 10pm 7 days a week.

Woolworths in Darwin is open 6.30am to midnight 6 days a week and 7am to 10pm on Sundays.

Casuarina Shopping Square , the major shopping centre of Darwin, is approximately 15 minutes by car (13km). You can catch a bus (Route #10) directly to the shopping centre. Most major retailers are there including: Kmart, Woolworths, Coles, Big W and a large variety of specialty stores. The Eatery on the ground floor offers meals, snacks and fast food.

Casuarina Shopping Square is open until approximately 5.30pm each day with late night shopping on Friday nights.

Coles Casuarina is open 7am to 10pm 7 days a week.

Woolworths in Casuarina is open 7am to 10pm 6 days a week and 8am to 10pm on Sundays.