Day 65 - DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

 Date: 3/10/2024     Day 65                       Port: DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

Description: Along the coast of the Northern Territory lies Darwin, a city isolated by the vast Australian desert. The area was sought by the French, Dutch and British, and was established as the town of Darwin in 1869. In 1942, the city was under the threat of a Japanese attack, so a major Australian military base was established. Today Darwin is the largest city of the Northern Territory, offering sights from its colonial past and excellent shopping and dining opportunities.

Planned Excursion: TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK

5.0 Hours                           Light Activity                     # DRW-001: Free

Travel by coach across scenic Northern Territory terrain to a native Aussie wildlife park large enough to qualify as a territory of its own.  Equipped with a map and ideas of what you’d most like to see, explore the park independently.  Use convenient park trolley shuttles and walking paths to move between exhibits and experiences.  Stroll a walk-through aquarium, enter a fascinating Nocturnal House, watch a thrilling birds of prey demonstration, tour an enormous rainforest aviary, and more.

Morning Update:  We woke up to a very warm and sunny day.  The forecast is an 80% chance of Thunderstorm's all day.  It's one of the wet's places in the world.  So we will be packing both our rain gear and umbrella (ship provided).   

I complete processing and uploading all video taken in Carin's at the Great Barrier Reef.   I'll repost here for your convenience.  Check it out...

Click Here --> Great Barrier Reef video part 1

Click Here --> Great Barrier Reef video part 2

Click Here --> Great Barrier Reef video part 3

Afternoon Update:  Very little rain materialized throughout the day.  The wildlife park was very nice with the attractions and exhibits spread-out over many acres.   General a 1/4 to 1/2 mile between them.  We saw but two of the 8 to 10 areas.  It just was to hot and humid to enjoy the park fully.  I do have some video and a few pictures to share tomorrow while at sea.  

Click Here --> WILDLIFE PARK - Birds of prey video