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Deckchair Cinema, Darwin Have thought of catching your favorite flick under the starry night sky, by the glistening waterfront? Well, it sure does sound heavenly and for this wonderful experience the place you should head straight is the Deckchair Cinema, Darwin. Deckchair Cinema, Darwin is located in the Wharf Precinct, just below the Parliament House and can be easily reached from places like the Esplanade and the Kitchener Drive. This open air Cinema in Darwin run by the Darwin Film Society is surely one of a kind. It is nestled in a breath taking surrounding, by the Darwin Harbor. With the shafts of light crisscrossing from vessels sailing by and the mysterious night sky above the Deckchair Cinema creates a dream ambience for the audiences. Instituted by the Darwin Film Society in 1994, the Deckchair Cinema in Darwin, Australia was actually set up to screen short films which are not easily accessible by the Darwin film lovers. In such a short period of time this Darwin Cinema, has occupied the position of one of the favorite hang out spots in Darwin. The seating arrangement of this outdoor cinema in Darwin includes about 250 deckchairs and 100 straight backed chairs. You can simply relax here while munching into some tit-bits or sipping into a glass of wine. Since it has a very informal atmosphere, you can also bring extra cushions as per your comfort. If you come a little earlier than the show time, then having a little picnic while gazing at the sun set is not a bad idea. Deckchair Cinema, Darwin acts as a major platform for screening modern films of Australian origin and also some well-liked classics. It is absolutely packed during its annual Northern Territory short film-making contest organized jointly by the Darwin Fringe Festival Film Society and the Deckchair Cinema. It is also home to other exclusive local film events and international movies. Other facilities at the Deckchair Cinema, Darwin: Free Parking
A stall selling wine, beer, soft drinks and other refreshments.
You can also buy souvenirs like t-shirts, mugs, posters and postcards from the stall. Address: Old Stokes Hill Power Station,
Mavie St,
Darwin,
Northern Territory, Australia Timing: Movie starts at 7:30pm only from April to November and the Box office opens an hour before at 6:30pm
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