Visitor Tips
Welcome to Darwin, welcome to Garramilla!
Enjoy the Top End while helping us protect its environment, culture, and community. Small choices make a big difference.
Getting Around – Low Impact Choices
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Walk & cycle Darwin’s shady tracks → Maps here
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Use Beem e-scooters and bikes around the CBD → Download App
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Catch the bus → Network map or Bus Tracker app
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Hire a hybrid or EV → Ask at the
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EV charging stations → Find here
Care for Nature
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Water: Use sun-safe clothing, eco-friendly repellents and report any leaks to Power & Water.
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Waste: Bring reusable bottles, cups, cutlery & bags. Take rubbish with you & recycle.
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Wildlife & Flora: Stay on tracks, do not feed or touch animals, do not collect plants/rocks/shells, do not disturb Aboriginal rock art or sacred sites.
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Crocwise always: Swim only in areas marked safe. Respect the wild and their home.
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Support conservation: Visitors are required to buy a Parks Pass to enter NT national parks → More info here.
Learn More: Rescuing Wildlife Parks Safety Botanic Gardens Wildlife Park
Weather & Seasons
Darwin has two main seasons, the Dry from May to October and the Wet from November to April, along with six unique Gulumoerrgin (Larrakia) seasonal cycles↗. Conditions can change quickly especially during the Wet Season so checking the latest weather reports↗ helps you travel safely and responsibly.
Respect Culture
Darwin is on Larrakia Country. The Larrakia people are the Traditional Owners of the Darwin region and have cared for this land for tens of thousands of years. Please:
- Show respect for Aboriginal cultural heritage, including cultural protocols and authenticity.
- Explore the Larrakia Seasonal Calendar & Saltwater Stories podcasts.
- Book Aboriginal cultural experiences via the Top End Visitor Information Centre.
- Always ask before photographing people & never disturb sacred sites.
- If you are visiting Aboriginal land, you must obtain a travel permit unless you are on an organised tour → More info here.
Support Community
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Buy local products, art & food at local retail stores and markets.
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Volunteer:
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Join in: Clean Up Australia
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Donate at the Top End Visitor Centre for Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary (gift vouchers, blankets, beanies, bandages).
Your visit matters. Travel lightly, respect culture, and leave the Top End better than you found it for generations to come.
Sustainable Tourism
The Top End is home to unique landscapes, diverse wildlife and the world’s oldest living culture. Sustainable tourism is about protecting these natural and cultural values while ensuring that both visitors and local communities benefit. Tourism Top End works with members, partners and visitors to support tourism that is environmentally sustainable, culturally respectful and socially inclusive.
Environmental & Ethical Sourcing Policy
We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint by minimising waste, supporting recycling, and partnering with suppliers and local organisations such as Helping People Achieve (HPA), the Down Syndrome Association and Fujifilm, who share our values of sustainability and community responsibility.
Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business
A growing number of our Tourism Top End members have achieved Sustainable Tourism Accreditation through the Quality Tourism Framework↗, managed nationally by the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC). This program reflects best practice standards across all aspects of sustainable tourism operations including environmental management, social and cultural responsibility and sustainable marketing and promotion.
Interested in becoming accredited? Learn and apply here↗
Our Accreditations
The Top End Visitor Information Centre is proud to be recognised under the Quality Tourism Framework showcasing our commitment to responsible, sustainable and inclusive tourism.
Inclusive & Accessible Tourism
Inclusive and accessible tourism ensures that people of all abilities can experience the Top End’s landscapes, culture and visitor services. Accessibility covers areas such as cognitive needs, limited mobility, hearing, vision and the use of wheelchairs and scooters. Learn more in our Accessibility Guide↗.
2025 NAATSIHWP Professional Development Symposium
We’re delighted to welcome you to the 2025 NAATSIHWP Professional Development Symposium on Larrakia Country at the Darwin Convention Centre. This unique event celebrates the vital role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners, bringing together delegates from across the country to connect, learn, and inspire.
FULL and STUDENT members will participate in a series of workshops and sessions focused on cutting-edge clinical and primary healthcare practices, while further enhancing their knowledge and skills to respond to the evolving needs of our community and advancements in healthcare.
Located in the heart of the vibrant Darwin Waterfront Precinct, the Darwin Convention Centre provides the ideal backdrop for collaboration, innovation, and community.
Make the most of your time in the Top End—extend your visit and explore all that Darwin and its surrounds have to offer. Discover breathtaking national parks, immerse yourself in rich First Nations culture, and experience incredible wildlife adventures.
Quality Tourism Accredited Businesses
Pre-Summit Program Optional Experiences
Explore the vibrant city of Darwin with our half-day tour options, designed to showcase Darwin's unique history before the conference begins.
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