Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Destination: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin
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  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Darwin
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
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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

Inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board

Exclusions
  • Entrance fee to Military Museum: Children (5 - 15) $10; Adults $20; Seniors $15: Children<5 - free
  • Food and drinks
  • 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
Departure Point

Top End Visitor Information Centre, 6 Bennett St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour 20 minutes


User's Reviews

Scenic05786696923

03 Sep, 2023

The driver, truck owner had an amazingly fluent interesting commentary, very well informed with general and lesser known facts. It was varied occasionally with historic voice recordings. Very well worth while

Elizabeth_R

01 Sep, 2023

The whole experience was so amazing but sad sometimes,I promise you will not be disappointed with the experience of the truck drive and the war museum

Maria_B

12 Aug, 2023

Enjoyed the commentary and knowledge. Great views and spots visited. Enjoyed riding on military truck.

Sue_M

08 Aug, 2023

Had a great time cruising in the old truck listening about the history of Darwin. A must to do when visiting Darwin

215rosc

27 Jul, 2023

Driver was wonderful, full knowledge of the Bombing of Darwin, easy to understand. Useful information of Cyclone Tracy.

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