The Darwin Military Museum was a very educational experience for us. The Defence of Darwin Experience tells the story of an extraordinary, but little known…
During the war, Darwin was bombed 64 times over almost two years, with the first two raids alone on 19 February 1942 resulting in the deaths of an estimated 243…
If ever there was an icon that epitomized World War II machinery, the Willys Jeep is it. This US designed vehicle was built in a variety of countries by three…
The picture shows a large piece of Mookaite Jasper, also known as Mookaite. Its distinctive colors, ranging from red, yellow, and brown to cream, are a result…
Off to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. Tis is a Heliconia plant, commonly known as "lobster claws," "parrot flowers," or "false bird-of-paradise" due…
Blue Lotus, a type of water lily.
Philippine Ground Orchid
Clerodendrum paniculatum, commonly known as Pagoda Flower.
Sharon takes a moment to smell the Arabian Jasmine or Sambac Jasmine.
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral in Darwin, Australia. It's known for its history as part of the reconstruction of Darwin after Cyclone Tracy and its unique…
A view of Darwin from East Point across Fannie Bay.
Sharon and Ken with Darwin in the background.
More beautiful Mookaite Jasper with Fannie Bay and Darwin in the distance.
A view from Dudley Point Lookout.
More stunning views from Dudley Point Lookout.
Kangaroos cavort in a field near the East Point Aeromodellers Club.
This fairy-like tree was all alight in a small park on Mitchell Street in Darwin.
The Darwin Waterfront Precinct a bayside development with restaurants & bars, plus a wave pool & sandy beach for swimming.