The Esplanade overlooking Darwin Harbour with approx. 3klm of paved walk ways surrounded by lush green lawns and palms. there are mnay places of interest such as the 200 Territorians On the cliff top running parallel to the Esplanade is a series of commemorative tiles dedicated to 200 typical Territorians.

They are not all famous figures, but they all performed jobs upon which the Territory relied. There are people such as Ah Toy's, the greengrocers from which vegetables were shipped all over the ‘Top End' by air freight. There are stockmen and missionaries, politicians and aboriginal leaders. Then there is Eddie Connellan, who ran the Territory airline Connair (unofficial motto, ‘There's no tellin' with Connellan'), and many other colourful characters.

There is also the World War 11 rimders of what darwin experience many years ago.

As you walk or drive alond the eplanade you look out over to darwin Harbour and often you see large Live Cargo ships, Luxury passenger Ships and even Oil Rig Platforms coming and going thru the habour. 'Only in Darwin'.

The Esplanade then continues on and becomes Harry Chan Avenue where it is known mainly as the offices for Darwin City Council. Just after Smith Street finishes at

The Esplanade the there is a noticable picturesque shaded road veering off right down the hill.

This is Hughes Road and leads to the Wharf Precinct. At the bottom of this road turn left for Stokes Hill Wharf and the cafes or right for Fort Hill Wharf.

Also up towards parliament house are luxury accommodations stays as this one on the right.

Vist www.tourismtoopend.com.au for more information.

There are several 4 star hotels on The Esplanade and suites.

Vist www.tourismtoopend.com.au for more information.

Tropical Darwin is part of the specialist for selfdrive leisure vehicle rentals and tour specialist including camping and accommodated one day or extended tours and safaris from the group of Goholi group being an experienced respected licensed Travel Agent in Darwin, Northern Territoy Australia (Tel +61 (0) 3 9681 8645). Why come to us - Let us try to get you a discount off the recommended rates with professional and experienced service.

Please note some of these links are supplied only as a link for information our company has no affliation some of these links. Important; Australian Tropical Darwin travel guide and information site. This search site offering links to Darwin and Northern Territory accommodations, tours, safaris, activities, sporting events, carnivals, festivals, nature parks, nature reserves, nightlife, entertainment, restaurants, art and food markets, cruises, scenic flights, seniors activities, children and family activities, shopping, fishing, sailing, diving and adventure activities.