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Transportation in Darwin: Getting to Darwin by Train
Darwin is well connected to other major Australian cities by Train. To reach
Darwin by Train, visitors can take the - Ghan - from Sydney, Melbourne
or Adelaide to Alice Springs and on to Darwin, enjoying the wonderful experience
of chugging through some of the most scenic outback trails of Australia.
Transportation in Darwin: Getting around Darwin by Taxi
One of the most convenient ways of getting around city is by Taxis. It is easy
to get taxis to/from the airport. Darwin Taxi services include: City Radio Taxis
telephone: (08) 8981 3777 and/or Darwin Radio Taxis telephone: 13 1008
Transportation in Darwin: Getting around Darwin by Bus
- For those who o not want to splurge on taxi, can avail the Darwin bus
services operated by several private bus companies, shuttling between Darwin's
major places of interest.
- There are 14 routes that the Darwinbus operates on and it also takes
tourists to the suburban area. Routes 4 and 10 are the most useful routes as
they run between the city centre and Casuarina Shopping Centre via the Mindil
Beach and Parap markets.
- A bus route runs down Mitchell and Cavenagh Streets in the city centre
with the city bus interchange on Harry Chan Avenue. During weekdays, most buses
ply at half-hourly intervals.
Transportation in Darwin: Getting around Darwin by Minibus
A unique mode of transportation available in Darwin is Minibus. This is a bit
like a cross between a bus and a taxi. The minibus in Darwin charges a flat
fare, and takes passengers to anywhere they want to go in the city centre, which
includes Cullen Bay Marina and Stokes Hill Wharf. The minibus fare increases
substantially once it leaves the central area. Minibuses terminal is located
near the corner of Knuckey Street and the Smith Street Mall. Generally the minibus
does not leave the stand until it has several passengers on board.
Other modes of Transportation in Darwin:
- By Car
- By Bicycle
- By Ferry
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