HistoryHidden gem

Charles Darwin National Park and WWII ammunition bunkers

Darwin, Northern Territory

Old WWII oil and ammo bunkers beside a mangrove lookout over the harbour.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

A small park minutes from the CBD with a row of concrete wartime ammunition bunkers, a mangrove trail and a view over the harbour. Quiet and quick, and a good place to see some of Darwin's war history without going to a museum.

Good to know

  • Bring insect repellent
  • Sunset views over the harbour are good
Best time
Late afternoon
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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