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Cycle Paths in Darwin & Palmerston

Traversing both Darwin and Palmerston are numerous walking and bicycle tracks. Drop into either the Darwin City Council or Palmerston City Council to pickup your free map. It is also on the Darwin City Council Webpage.

www.darwin.nt.gov.au

the link directly to the map is below. Happy cicycling....

Equipment: bicycle of some sort. Available for hire at many backpackers and possibly bike shops. 2 Bike shops of note are on Cavanagh St across from the Post Office and Wheelmans on the McMinn Service Road.

Address: Harry Chan Avenue Darwin

Phone: 08 8930 0574

Theme: Biking

Flightpath Golf

Who are we?
'Darwin's golf introduction and improvement centre'
Flight Path Golf & Archery Range is Darwin's only public golf and target archery range. We have been catering for the Top End's social, amateur and professional golfers for nearly four years and have just recently opened the archery facility. Everyone is welcome. There are no club restrictions here so you can practice all your shots any time of the day in a relaxed and friendly environment. See our archery page for session times and details.

New Golf Range Operating Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 7.30pm
Sat & Sun 8am - 7pm
Public Holidays 9am - 7pm

Equipment: Golf Clubs & balls available for hire.

Address: Vanderlaan Drive, Berrimah

Directions: We are located on Vanderlin Drive in Berrimah which is approximately 12km from the CBD and 8km from the Darwin International Airport.

Phone: 08 947 1257

Theme: Golfing

Website: http://www.flightpathgolf.com

Flightpath Archery

Get your friends together for a new challenge. The archery facility caters for 8 archers shooting at one time. This a great new fun activity for everyone. If you come down with a group of friends we can organize some friendly competition between you to add to the fun. Our friendly supervisors will reward you with bonus arrows when you get an arrow in the 'gold' or bullseye. Of course the facility will be available to hire out for corporate groups (min. 20 people), team building, social and sporting groups as well as school groups. Spread the news and try something new!

Session Times
Archery Session Times are as follows:

Thursdays & Fridays 4pm til 6.30pm
Saturdays & Sundays 9am til 12noon & 2pm til 6.30pm

Prices
Individual Prices
25 Arrows - $11
50 Arrows - $20

Equipment: Bows & Arrows

Address: Vanderlaan drive, Berrimah

Directions: up the road from the Berrimah intersection (WOW)

Phone: 8947 1257

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.flightpathgolf.com/

Gardens Oval

The home of Waratahs Sports Club and frequently used venue for softball, cricket and AFL.

Address: Gilruth Avenue

Directions: across the road from Mindil Beach and The George Brown Botanical Gardens

Theme: Other

Gardens Park Golf Links

Try the 9 hole course at Gardens Road if your after a round of golf. A nice scenic course within walking distance of the city.

Equipment: golf clubs and colfing attire, or hire the equipment

Address: Gardens Road The Gardens

Directions: Across from the Botanical Gardens and Sky City Casino

Phone: 08 8981 6365

Theme: Golfing

Time Out Fitness Centre

if your a gym junkie then try Time Out Fitness Centre. Never visited here myself but riding past it every so often seems to be a popular place.

Address: Dashwood Place Darwin

Directions: off Daly Street Darwin

Phone: 08 8941 8711

Theme: Other

Lawn Bowls - Darwin Bowls & Social Club

If Lawn Bowls is your thing or just want ot give it a go, venture on down to the Darwin Bowls and Social Club.

Equipment: lawn bowls are available to borrow, perhaps ring first incase a tournament is on.

Address: 8 Conacher Street Fannie Bay

Directions: on the right side of the road leading to the Musuem and Art Gallery

Phone: 08 8981 3221

Theme: Other

Darwin Golf Club

Darwin Golf Club is a beautiful 18 hole golf course available for both members and visitors. Perhaps ring before so its not a tournament day.

Equipment: Golf clubs available for hire

Address: Links Road Marrara

Phone: 08 8927 1322

Theme: Golfing

Marrara Sports Complex

Marrara Sports Complex is the focal point for regional, national and international sporting events. It has first class facilities in the following sports; hockey, backetball, gymnastics, Australian Rules Football, Soccer, Target Shooting, Cricket, BMX etc

Address: Marrara

Theme: Other

Hidden Valley V8's

For a taste of V8 motorsports head to the Valley for the annual V8 race. held in May or June every year, its a weekend event not to miss. just remember the sunscrean, money and dont drink and drive. Or as they say your a bloody idiot....

Address: Hidden Valley

Directions: off Stuart Higway or Tiger Brennan Drive

Theme: Sports Watching