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History and Culture Tour by Mantra on the Esplanade, Darwin

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Mantra on the Esplanade
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
5
Route
1.8 km
Starts at
Mantra on the Esplanade
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Darwin, Australia, made by Mantra on the Esplanade. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Delve into Darwin's dramatic past, from its role in World War II to its modern political landscape. This tour takes you to significant historical sites that reveal stories of resilience and survival. You will finish with an appreciation for the rich Indigenous culture that is the foundation of the region.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Mantra on the Esplanade in Darwin and covers about 1.8 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Parliament House
  • WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
  • Aboriginal Bush Traders
  • Mantra on the Esplanade

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Mantra on the Esplanade
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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