Private Guided Tour of Darwin's Tropical Gardens and City Highlights

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Embark on a private guided tour that transports you to Darwin’s rural area, home to some of Australia’s best large tropical gardens. This immersive journey allows you to explore an ancient native forest, where you'll gain insight into the diverse range of plants utilised by Australian Aboriginal peoples for sustenance, medicinal purposes, crafting tools, and hunting.The tour showcases an impressive variety of flora including native plants, bromeliads, exotic tropical fruit trees, herbs, orchids, palms, bamboo, caladiums, culinary plants, water plants, and edible flowers. You'll also discover medicinal plants and a colourful assortment of crotons and cordyline. The experience is punctuated with short breaks where you can refresh yourself with cold drinks and sample tropical fruits.In addition to the botanical exploration, the tour includes a sightseeing drive through Darwin City. Here, you'll have the opportunity to take in the city's highlights while the guide tells you about traditional and contemporary Australian Aboriginal cultures, local history, WWII, architecture, horticulture and more.This tour offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of Darwin's rural and urban landscapes.
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Accessibility:
* Most areas are wheelchair accessible
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* The pricing is per tour, with maximum 3 guests per each group
* The average walking distance during the garden tour is under 1.2 kilometres or 3/4 of a mile, broken into short walks. This is a relaxed walking tour on level walkways. Washrooms are available
* At the gardens, tours are led by gardeners themselves
* Please dress for tropical temperatures. A light, short-sleeved shirt and a hat are good options. Shorts, socks, and fully-closed shoes are recommended