Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens
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Walk the Darwin Botanic Gardens

By Walk Darwin
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Ages 5-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Local guide
  • Spoken commentary
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • Eva's Cafe, Gardens Rd, The Gardens NT 0820, Australia
    Look for your guide wearing a bright orange shirt, standing in front of the Cafe.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53039P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Bring camera, sunscreen, hat and drinking water
    • Good enclosed non-slip walking shoes are recommended
    • A minimum of 2 people per tour is required for the tour to operate
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 53039P4

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    • Gardens Rd, The Gardens NT 0820, Australia
      Look for your guide wearing a bright orange shirt, standing in front of the Cafe.
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      Your guide will introduce you to the many collections that make up this 42 hectare Botanic Garden. There may be a chance to spot birdlife and seasonal flowering plants. Learn of the heritage of this site and how the Gardens came to be.
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    • Walk Darwin
      5.0 of 5 bubbles133
      Australia
      Joined in May 2015
    • SBMACKI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic walking tour in Darwin city
      Our tour with our guide John was incredibly informative, his knowledge was outstanding, the tour pace was very good and the stories that he relayed to us were interesting and fun. An absolutely outstanding use of our limited time in Darwin
      Written 19 November 2024
    • N2125TGkathrynb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great walking tour with a very knowledgeable and passionate guide
      Very much enjoyed our walking tour of Darwin with John who has lots of knowledge of (and is passionate about) Darwin and it's association with the war. We learnt so much and found it all very interesting. Gained a new appreciation of Darwins involvement in the Australian military. The walk itself is not too strenuous and there were plenty of pauses along the way.
      Written 22 August 2024
    • 461maisie
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative and fun
      Fabulous guide. Robin (as a local) has a wonderful knowledge of the history of Darwin. You will hear quirky, informative and interesting facts. It's given a much broader perspective and appreciation of Darwin and it's residents both past and present.
      Written 16 August 2024
    • Mo M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Guided walking tour with a very knowledgable, funny and accessible guide. He knows all kinds of stories about Darwin! We would have done the other tours with John as well, had we had a few more days here.
      Written 7 July 2024
    • 388jodies
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Insightful walk around the city
      Leisurely and informative walk around the city centre learning about the varied aspects of Darwins history to present day - indigenous history, European settlement, WWII bombing, cyclone Tracy through to the present day of life in multicultural Darwin and the Territory.
      Written 25 June 2024
    • Pearl65
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous day with Robyn
      Walked to the centre of town to meet Robyn our walking tour guide. It was just us two which was perfect. We felt very relaxed all day, despite the heat which saps my energy. Robyn talked about history, buildings, Aboriginal people and more. It was a very enjoyable experience.
      Written 13 June 2024
    • Diana582015
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth the Money
      Robin was very gracious & very knowledgeable. She took her time answering our questions & explaining particularly the history of Darwin & the Northern Territories. We definitely recommend this walking tour.
      Written 9 February 2024
    • davidpV6611HW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and relaxed way to get to know Darwin history and modern culture
      John was fantastically knowledgeable about all aspects of Darwin history and culture. Coffee at half way was perfectly timed. Highly recommend.
      Written 20 September 2023
    • sandrabE1528VA
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      AWESOME EXPERIENCE
      Great walk around Darwin city centre - the Street Art is fabulous! Great introduction and history information - highly recommended for both first time and repeat visitors to Darwin. Enjoy!
      Written 12 September 2023
    • helenlL9507LB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Passionate locals knowledge - PRICELESS!
      Highly recommend 🤗💕. John is a local who is passionate in sharing the little Hidden Gems of Darwin most I had just walked by. I did two tours with John & his passion never wavered. He took the time to find out my interests (& all group members) & incorporated as much as he could in the short time. What wasn’t covered John gave easy to follow instructions for us to go back & find in our own time, which I did & really appreciated his advice. I loved both tours and would do more if I had time. I highly recommend Walk Darwin Tours. Thank you so much John; very much appreciated.
      Written 6 September 2023
    • masond801
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great couple of hours to spend to get an insight into Darwin
      John was great, he was very knowledgeable and his funny tangents took us not just across history but also the local community, the economy, characters of the area and culture. We saw lots of things we’d otherwise have walked past and a great mix of scenery.
      Written 18 August 2023
    • Venture16530321204
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Darwin essential
      Great guide, insight into history and life past and present in Darwin. We thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it to everyone.
      Written 11 August 2023
    • 425kristyt
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A unique and amazing adventure!
      A great day - interesting, informative and personal. John and Jan were excellent hosts and tour guides and the day was one we will always remember.
      Written 10 August 2023
    • gerardtX3055DB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great intro to the city of Darwin
      As a total newbie to Darwin with only limited knowledge about specific historical events, this was a great introduction to the city and it's history. Our guide John obviously has great affection for Darwin, and was friendly and knowledgeable, and presented the city's history in an interesting way.
      Written 6 August 2023
    • AlastairBorwick
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome
      Heritage city tour. John is very easy-going and spritely. We'd walked through town the day before and today he uncovered so much context and interesting history that we'd completely missed, worth every minute!
      Written 28 July 2023
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    jennihowie
    Golden Beach, Australia227 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A perfect afternoon having a guided tour of the tropical gardens with inside information and Darwin folklore. Our guides were Rachel and John, both providing excellent commentary on various trees and history of the area. I would highly recommend this tour, even for people who aren’t avid gardeners. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and take plenty of water.
    Written 13 May 2021
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    Thank you for taking a moment to highly recommend our tour in the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Howard J, and give prospective guests an insight to your experience. It's the perfect place to spend a leisurely couple of hours, isn't it? And, Wow!, it was Rachel's very first tour with Walk Darwin so we are super pleased to hear she did a great job, thank you.
    Written 16 May 2021
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    the_grape_escape82
    Melbourne, Australia44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021 • Couples
    We did two tours with Walk Darwin during our short stay in Darwin, the ‘Meet the plants walk’ through the Botanical Gardens with Nerida and the ‘Hidden Secrets of Darwin walk’ with John the following day.
    Both walks were casual yet super informative and we learnt things we definitely would not have gained on our own. We enjoyed our walks throughly and would highly recommend for anyone looking to gain a further understanding of the history and stories of these fascinating places.
    Written 11 May 2021
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    Nancy C
    Inverell, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    June 2022
    The best way to explore the Darwin Botanic Gardens. John, our guide, knew a great deal, not only about plants but about the history of the gardens. He took us to places I would not have found without John's guidance.
    Written 9 June 2022
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    Thanks for the review, Nancy_C. Great to hear you enjoyed the Walk the Botanic Gardens with guide John. You certainly get to discover a lot more of the 'Gardens' when you're with a local.
    Written 30 July 2022
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    Jill T
    Norwich, UK56 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    Robin led us on a 2 hour walking tour introducing us to the Botanic Gardens. She was very informative and absolutely delightful. She shared lots of interesting tales and experiences and certainly knew her plants! It was a hot afternoon so we kept to the shade but we will definitely be back to explore more.
    Written 29 September 2024
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    Thank you so much for taking a moment to review your experience and leaving kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour with Robin and found her knowledge of the Botanic Gardens so informative and that you appreciated her storytelling and attention to comfort in the heat. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    Written 30 September 2024
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    Paul Y
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2018 • Couples
    Very enjoyable 1 hour free guided tour of the Botanic Gardens by Walk Darwin funded by the government. This is not a serious botanic tour but an easy paced overview with history about the gardens and advice as to other sections that may be of interest to the guest.
    Suited us just perfectly.
    Written 16 September 2018
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    Peter and Lynne R
    Shellharbour, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    We both really enjoyed the wide variety of plants that were on display. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative.
    Written 16 May 2022
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    Fantastic! We will let the guide know they are doing a great job of interpretting the Gardens. Thank you so much for providing this feedback of your Walk the Botanic Gardens experience.
    Written 19 May 2022
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    Leah
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Solo
    Fantastic tour. As a local I enjoyed learning so much more about our beautiful gardens. I highly recommend to Darwinites and tourists alike. Thank you
    Written 20 October 2020
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    The Gardens are one of our favourite areas in Darwin and we like to show them off to locals and visitors alike. Glad you liked our tour.
    Written 21 October 2020
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    Kjbarker
    Darwin, Australia106 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2018 • Solo
    This is an excellent, informative and well-researched tour covering the history of the gardens and many of the plants and wildlife living in the gardens.

    Yvonne, our guide, could answer all of our questions, and guide us through some stunning seasonal flowerings - of the boab tree, cannonball tree and many varieties of ornamental ginger. She also knew where to find a barking owl (snoozing high up in a tree) and lovely blue-winged kookaburra.

    I joined the final free walking tour of the gardens (mid Oct 2018), organised with Walk Darwin by the Darwin City Council. It would definitely be worth paying for this excellent tour.
    Written 20 October 2018
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    Grasbie
    Melbourne23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2018 • Solo
    A relaxed opportunity to learn more about the history of the gardens and some key features. It provides a springboard to further explore those areas that you are interested in. The talk was informative and conducted at a good pace. Questions were happily welcomed. A great introduction!
    Written 30 September 2018
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    We are very happy you enjoyed your walk through the gardens. It is a pleasure for us to be able to show the hidden delights of the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens. There is a lot to see.
    Written 1 October 2018
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    Alan N
    St. Ives, Australia355 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2018 • Couples
    A one hour walking tour in the heat was not something that I had planned but very pleased that we took the tour. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting and we walked at a pace that was easy to keep up with.
    Most enjoyable, as was the cold drink in the cafe afterwards.
    Written 31 August 2018
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    Thank you, the gardens are beautifuil at this time of year and our guides love showing it off to its best. And we agree the cool drinks afterwards are enjoyable as well.
    Written 17 September 2018
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