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Darwin Botanic Gardens

Gardens Road, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
(08) 8947 2145
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Ranked #10 of 29 attractions in Darwin
Type: Gardens
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Canberra
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I've seen better and the gardens are in dire need of more love and attention. Would have been good to have more signage as to the plant types and a daily tour by the workers to clean up rubbish left by inconsderate people may have enhanced the experience a little. Free entry and so it should be - a time... More

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Sussex Inlet, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Half day tour with hotel pick up Enjoyed all places included especially the Botanic Gardens which had easy access for all levels of fitness Darwin museum has a very interesting description of events during Cyclone Tracey

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Although it teemed with monsoonal rains during our visit, we did enjoy walking through the rainforests. Make sure to take your insect repellent!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

nice to walk around and get the kids out of the house.. good playground but could be better.. little cafe would be awesome.. nice paths and hot houses

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A walk in the park even early morning in January and covered in sweat.... Very humid but lovely! Some cool spots to sit and have lunch.

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sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

It was a monday morning in Darwin very hot, but walking through these gardens was a very pleasant experience. Beautiful trees shading pathways & well positioned seats.

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Katherine, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

A stroll through these gardens makes the cares of the world go away.Take a sandwich and a coffee and stroll around looking at the tropical displays in full wet season bloom. Close to the CBD, yet a million miles away from the world. A must-do.

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Darwin, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

These are great tropical botanic gardens - cool shady and relaxing. They have great walks and the gardens are wll maintained and clean. Really worth a visit morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Good interpretive panels that explained the significance of the plants - so many different cycads! Well maintained in a glorious setting. Well worth a visit!

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darwin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

The gardens are very cool and inviting in out hot tropical climate. they are well laid and out with pleanty of places to rest. The flora and Fauna are truly spectacular

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