The Atlas Obscura Guide To Darwin

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Darwin, Australia

Updated July 6, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in Darwin

A crocodile bites at the cage

Darwin, Australia

Cage of Death

Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.

Darwin oil storage tunnel.

Darwin, Australia

Darwin Oil Storage Tunnels

World War II ended before these tunnels built to protect vital oil from Japanese bombs were ever used.

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Fannie Bay Gaol

Fannie Bay, Australia

Fannie Bay Gaol

One of Australia’s most complete colonial prison complexes.

2 miles from Darwin

Strauss Airstrip

Noonamah, Australia

Strauss Airstrip

This preserved site served as part of Northern Australia’s defense in World War II.

20 miles from Darwin

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