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That's why go slow while exploring this magnificent city of Darwin. Darwin Tourist Attractions consist of botanical gardens, national parks, museum, casino, cottages, marts, cathedral and many more. Moreover, a magnificent tropical weather will add new charm to your tour to this Australian city. Botanical Gardens This tropical garden has 34 hectares of trees, shrubs and flowering plants. Fountains, picnic lawns and barbecue facilities are also available. Charles Darwin National Park A couple of kilometres from the city, with views of the city across Darwin Harbor, there lies Charles Darwin National Park. Here you can find the remains of military storage facilities left since World War II. Some of them are still showing some damage from bombing in 1942. Fannie Bay Gaol Built in 1882-83, closed in 1979 and opened in 1982 as a museum, Fannie Bay Gaol along with focuses on the gaol also shows off a Cyclone Tracy display (photographic and 30 min video). Aquascene Here you can hand-feed the ocean fish that come in to the jetty. East Point Military Museum Here you will see displays of artillery, war planes and other militaria from World War II. Museum of Arts and Natural Sciences Established in 1969, focuses on South-East Asia and Australasia, Museum of Arts and Natural Sciences puts up an exhibition of Aboriginal bark paintings and stone axes, some estimated to be 22,000 years old. Diamond Beach Casino A $30-million complex offering gambling, luxury accommodation, restaurants, sporting and convention facilities is named Diamond Beach Casino. Lyons Cottage This shows aspects of early Territory history, exploration, early police force, the Telegraph system. Browns Mart Built in 1883, this is the oldest commercial building still standing in Darwin. Christchurch Cathedral Originally built in 1902, Christchurch Cathedral was rebuilt after Cyclone Tracy. Chinese Temple This is located on Woods Street, about 1.5km from the city centre.
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