Rent a car in Darwin and escape to the true Australian outback, where you can find genuine cowboys, intriguing characters and magnificent landscapes. Travelling with a hire car is the best way to travel through Northern territory as there are many beautiful wonders spread throughout the area, plus traffic and parking is not a problem.
Darwin is an amazing sanctuary located along the most beautiful natural harbours in Australia, and what better way to travel through the open road with unique landscapes then with the freedom in your hire car.
Book a rental car today with DriveAway Holiday and enjoy having the flexibility to create your own itinerary on your Australian adventure. Darwin is one of Australia’s most isolated capital cities but it is filled with many attractions, is rich in history and has a unique and proud heritage. There are many natural wonders which you can easily access with your rental car and is considered to be on of Australia’s best kept secrets with tropical unspoilt beaches, a vibrant nightlife and an amazing view of the characteristic wildlife.
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Travelling in Darwin with a Rental Car
Enjoy your unique car hire adventures and the flexibility offered by having a rental car on your holiday. The best way to travel with your hire car to and from Darwin is on the Stuart Highway which extends from Alice Springs and Adelaide right into the city centre of Darwin. You can begin your adventures upon arrival from the International or domestic airport and also from downtown depots located throughout the city.
Dare to get up close and personal with a crocodile and with the largest reptiles in the world. Drive your car rental to this amazing place which is only 5 minutes away from the International airport and approximately 15 minutes away from Darwin’s city centre. The Crocodylus Park is home to over 1000 crocodiles from the small babies to the enormous adult crocodiles reaching up to lengths of 4.7 meters. You can really appreciate and respect the power or these amazing reptiles. The Crocodylus Park has a variety of wildlife including the bid cats, Kangaroos, birds and a huge range of other reptiles.
Interesting Fact: The Largest living reptile in the world is the Australian saltwater crocodile. The largest ever found actually reached whooping lengths of 7 meters.
DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Darwin
The Australian Heritage Centre is a great place to visit and is just a short car rental drive from the city centre. The centre is home to many interesting displays of significant aircrafts and historical information of the bombing in Darwin by the Japanese in 1942. The main attractions are the wreck of a Japanese Zero fighter and the American B52 Bomber which is one of only two on public display outside of the USA. The centre is also unique as it is located on the very place the violent air combat took place during World War II.
Berry Springs is a serene and refreshing nature park. It is located 57 kilometers southwest of Darwin and is home to the Territory wildlife park. The numerous small springs are the main attraction as you can dive into the invigorating crystal waters and float through the amazing natural landscapes. Enjoy the variety of activities as you can relax in the cascading rock pools, embark on one of the hiking trails or enjoy the picnic areas.