Darwin International Airport (Darwin, Australia)
Darwin International Airport is the Gateway to the Northern Territory
Whether you’re on a mission to explore beautiful national parks in the outback, see saltwater crocodiles in the wild or go fishing for barramundi, the chances are that you will pass through Darwin International Airport when you visit the sparsely populated Northern Territory of Australia. Located about 15 minutes’ drive from the sweltering city of Darwin’s central business district, the airport is the main hub for international and domestic flights to and from the territory. The airport’s location at the northern tip of the so-called Top End of Australia means it is strategically positioned for international flights to Singapore, East Timor and parts of Indonesia. Domestic destinations served by the airport include Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth.
As tropical Darwin is a fast-evolving destination for tourism in northern Australia, its airport has undergone considerable expansion in recent years. It now boasts new shops, restaurants and departure gates, and handles about two million passengers each year. As a result, Darwin International Airport offers plenty of accommodation right on its doorstep. These options include major chain hotels, which have premises conveniently located just a short distance from the terminal building.
There’s so Much to See and Do in Darwin International Airport’s Hinterland
If you’re just in town for the night on a flight changeover or staying a little longer and making a Darwin International Airport hotel your accommodation base while you stay in the city, you can enjoy all sorts of leisure activities without straying too far from the terminal. At Crocodylus Park, which is about eight kilometres from the airport, you can get up close and personal with huge saltwater crocodiles from the safety of a protected boat. The Darwin Aviation Museum, which is situated about ten minutes’ drive from the airport, offers a more sedate day out. It showcases heritage aircraft with connections to the Northern Territory. This interesting attraction even boasts a B-52 bomber obtained from the United States Air Force. Meanwhile, travellers who love golf can perfect their swing at the Darwin Golf Club, which sits about four kilometres from the airport.
Why Not Drop Anchor at a Darwin International Airport Hotel?
Darwin International Airport has two big hotel chains offering accommodation on its site. The Mercure Darwin Airport Resort and Novotel Darwin Airport are both located within 500 metres of the terminal building. These two upscale picks, which are Darwin International Airport’s closest hotels, offer guests excellent facilities such as restaurants and outdoor swimming pools. Since the airport boasts frequent shuttle bus services to downtown Darwin, it could well make sense for you to stay at this end of the city instead of taking a room in the heart of the busier central business district.
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