Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Darwin
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See how the Second World War was experienced in Australia on a WWII historical tour of Darwin. This poignant tour highlights the memorials and sites of the war, explains the bombing of Darwin, and visits Darwin’s historic bases, museums and military precincts. You’ll also cruise the harbor to see the site of a wartime shipwreck and the modern-day navy base.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sea Darwin, Stokes Hill Road Dock 2, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Bombing of Darwin Cruise

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cullen Bay Marina, Darwin, Northern Territory Australia

disembark boat

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Darwin Military Museum, 253 Alec Fong Lim Dr Lot 5434, East Point Recreation Reserve, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia

Self Guided Tour

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Defence of Darwin Experience, 5434 Alec Fong Lim Drive East Point, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801 Australia

Self Guided Museum

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Charles Darwin National Park, Off of Tiger Brennan Drive 5.5 Kilometres from Darwin City, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

Bunker Exhibit

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide/driver
  • Live onboard commentary
  • Entry/Admission - Darwin Military Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Sea Darwin
  • Entry/Admission - Defence of Darwin Experience
  • Entry/Admission - Charles Darwin National Park

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Aquascene Fish Feeding Sanctuary & Cafe, 28 Doctors Gully Rd, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is limited to Darwin CBD hotels. Please contact us if you require pick up from a CBD location not listed above.
Pick up time for CBD hotels is between 0730 and 0800. Please be ready in your hotel foyer 20 minutes prior to tour start time of 0800.

Ports

  • Darwin Cruise Ship Terminal


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

234kyliep

20 Apr, 2024

You will leave this tour with a deep understanding of the many bombings of Darwin. The staff were knowledgeable and took you through the key bombing locations in Darwin (by air conditioned bus), the Darwin War Museum and the harbour tour of where Darwin was bombed. This overlooked, under told and hidden WWII story of Australian history is a must! Mariette was a great tour guide. You will need to purchase your own food and wear comfy shoes.

Marna_C

03 Apr, 2024

We learnt so much about the bombing of Darwin on this tour. Jim our tour guide gave us loads of valuable historical information that was both informative and interesting. For most Australians, I would assume, like us, the bombing of Darwin was not on our curriculum growing up so this tour gave us the story every Australian should know. What we particularly liked, was the 'real' story Jim gave us, which isn't always in the official records. The War Museum which is included was well worth the visit. This history is a history that has shaped Darwin in so many ways. This tour is new and our only constructive criticism is that it needs more time. Time to stop for photos at various sites and time for the boat trip to give people more opportunity to engage in the history of this essential tour. Thank you Jim for a truly memorable and informative tour.

annbG7786WZ

27 Mar, 2024

This was a very interesting and informative tour of Darwin and history of WWII Bombing .Marriette and Terry were excellent with their knowledge and presentation of information. Pick up and drop off service was much appreciated.

Inez_M

25 Dec, 2023

This was an amazing tour. Friendly staff who are more than happy to answer all your ‘noob’ questions!! Very informative as well as thorough. Pick up was from our hotel and they arrange a time the day before. Hubby and I loved it all. Fully air conditioned bus which was great as it was as hot as Hades!! They had water and bug spray for you if you came unprepared. Cruise part was fabulous. Darwin Barbour is stunning. Definitely worth the money. We are already trying to get the time to do this again next year!!! Highly recommend you add this o. Your to-do-list if you visit Darwin!!

Barry_L

12 Nov, 2023

Great tour with Mariette. Lots of information on Darwin and especially the WW2 experiences. Good selection of stops. Harbour tour very refreshing in hot weather!

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VERY COMPREHENSIVE TOUR

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Amazing, must do

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Very enjoyable

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Amazing and so easy to enter

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Excellent

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Bombing of Darwin.

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Very interestsing

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Delivered what was promised and then some

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Educational & distressing all at the same time. Distressing to know that our government covered up this horror .

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Best location for a History Lesson

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World war 2 history tour

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Highly recommend

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Very educational

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A great tour!

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