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Sunset in Darwin - Darwin
Sunset in Darwin
Sunset in Darwin

Thankfully Darwin has had time to grow more trees and palms since being devastated by Cyclone Tracy. It's hard to believe this place was flattened back then, there is little trace of the devastation now.


To view the photos and travelogues of the 2008 VT Survivor 4WD Safari, click here.

Mindil Beach Market
Mindil Beach markets at sunset - Darwin

Mindil Beach markets at sunset

Thursday and Sunday evenings the Mindil Beach Market operates and is a great place to buy market food and dine on the beach watching the sunset.
**Mindil Beach Markets are closed for the Wet season and start again on Thursday, April 26 2012**

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Sunsets Landscapes
  • Cons:Dangers Crocodiles Dust
  • In a nutshell:Plenty of photographic opportunities
  • Last visit to Darwin: May 2008
  • Intro Updated Oct 27, 2011
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    wise23girl's Profile Photo
    Apr 27, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Funny thing ...just out of interest I clicked 'post a question' but I just got a blank page. I did not have a question!

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    craic's Profile Photo
    Dec 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    great t-logues - loved Eric!

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    Tripack's Profile Photo
    Aug 8, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    I survived to this great adventure but only virtually. Thanks for the pictures and glad to meet Eric only virtually ;-)

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    aussirose's Profile Photo
    Jun 23, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Love your nezz story Pam :o) xx

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    Gillybob's Profile Photo
    Jun 15, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    Great photos, Pam! It was a great time! Gillybob greetings

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    angiebabe's Profile Photo
    Jun 13, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    Wow and theres Ann, the Travel Slut right in the foreground of your lovely pic. Glad you all got together and had such a great time.Thanks for sharing with us who stayed travelling over this way...!

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    adelaidean's Profile Photo
    Jun 12, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    I dont need to do pages...you guys have done such a great job! I keep coming back to everyones and just laughing!

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    nezz's Profile Photo
    Jun 7, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Thanks Pam, I knew I would have had a great time in Darwin. I'm glad I was with you. Sandra

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    rosie235's Profile Photo
    May 30, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    oh my goodness, they are so funny... lol..

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