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NT Volume 5
Showcasing the very best of the Northern
Cover Photo By Jacci Ingham StormBird Gallery
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There is no greater symbol of achievement than a Kailis Australia Pearl. A pearl becomes you. Available from Creative Jewellers. Shop 1/32 Smith Street Mall, Darwin. Ph: (08) 8941 1233. creativejewellers.com.au.
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Leichardt Memorial The Cenotaph Lyons Collage (B.A.T. House) Chinese Temple and Museum Parliament House / NT Library Deckchair Cinema
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Government House Survivors Lookout WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
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Stokes Hill Wharf Crocosaurus Cove Burnette House -Myilly Point Framed - The Darwin Gallery Wave Lagoon, Beach & Water Recreatior Darwin Convention Centre Darwin Amphitheatre Chan Contemporary Art Space Darwin Entertainment Centre
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Palms Motel Alatai Apartments Quality Hotel Frontier Darwin Vitina Studio Motel Peninsular Apartments City Gardens Apartments Mediterranean All Suite Hotel Marrakai Luxury All Suites Poinciana Inn Darwin Quest Darwin
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Novotel Atrium Darwin Value Inn Darwin Central Hotel Marina on the Esplanade The Cavenagh Hilton Hotel Palms City Resort Mandalay Luxury Stay Coast Holiday Accomodation Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront SKYCITY Darwin
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CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL
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DARWIN WATERFRONT WAV E P OO L
DARWIN WATERFRONT L AG O O N
DARWIN WATERFRONT RECREATION LAG OON
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Modern Australian Cuisine • Perfect location for your next breakfast, lunch, dinner or function • Casual and informal through to elegant and prestigious our friendly team will look after your needs
Best Stand Alone Restaurant & Best Select Wine List
for restaurant bookings
(08) 8941 0900
Darwin Waterfront
Wharf One, Kitchener Dr. Darwin
www.illidodarwin.com.au info@illidodarwin.com.au
k i t ch e n & t a p a s l o u n g e
• Open 7 days
Located in one of the most picturesque areas of Darwin, il lido waterfront kitchen is surrounded by breathtaking panoramic views of the Darwin Convention Centre, wave pool, lagoon, Stokes Hill wharf and to the harbour beyond.
• Friendly service • Spectacular water views • Airconditioned and alfresco dining • Funky cocktail lounge • A la carte menu • Tapas & pizza menu • Children 12 & under menu
Boasting awe inspiring views, with a fresh and bright tropical feel, il lido has an impressive lunch, dinner and cocktail destination. Offering airconditioned facilities inside or relax in the resort alfresco setting outdoors with picturesque views. Specialising in freshly-plated contemporary Australian cuisine, il lido’s a la carte menu offers innovative meals crafted by a passionate team of chefs. Or relax in our modern tapas lounge offering great share plates, wine, cocktails and good times. Escape somewhere special, to a place of social eating, drinking and fun!
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he Precinct is Darwin’s newest venue and offers patrons a craft beer experience like no other! With 44 taps of beer & cider, you will be sure to find a drop to tantalise your taste buds. Whether you are a visitor to Darwin or a resident it is your local pub. Set in tropical surroundings, only metres from the Darwin Waterfront wave pool and the Darwin Convention Centre, it offers the perfect relaxed resort setting. Whether you are dining in the restaurant, enjoying a cocktail or wine in the cocktail lounge, taking in the views of the alfresco areas or dancing the night away to live entertainment to big screen sporting events in the Pub Bar, The Precinct is sure to have something for everyone! The chefs use only the freshest of
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ingredients and local produce to offer you modern, affordable pub food. Tuck into mouth-watering pork knuckles, a succulent steak, delicious burgers or Little Creatures Pale Ale battered local threadfin salmon, plus much more! Drop by and sample one of their beer tasting trays of award winning hand-crafted beers, while enjoying a bite to eat from the menu which is married to the beers. The Precinct pride themselves on providing a modern venue that makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. From their friendly front bar, alfresco area to the cosy dining room. Darwin Waterfront Wave Pool views Open 7 days from 11am onwards Licensed until 2am
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The
VILLAGEShops
Shops
The Parap Shopping Village is well established as Darwin’s premier boutique shopping centre, whilst also providing all the handy essentials for everyday living. Just five minutes from the CBD, Parap Village houses over 50 shops and businesses providing goods and services of the finest quality.
What’s on Offer
Parap
Shopping Village
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Saturday Markets (OPEN EVERY SATURDAY. RAIN OR SHINE)
EATERIES AND FINE FOOD During the day enjoy the delicious assortment of food offered at the sandwich bar, delicatessen, bakery, Chinese takeaway, Indian restaurant and two cosy cafes. Dinner is sorted, with five quality restaurants serving Indian, Mexican, and European, Chinese and Australian fare. Takeaway options are available at most establishments and there is a choice of licensed or BYO options. Of, if you wish to entertain in style at home, call in to the premium Butchery, gourmet cheesecake shop and Darwin’s most renowned fine food purveyor for the best produce to impress. ART GALLERIES Parap is culturally significant, with four distinct Art Galleries representing contemporary arts and traditional artefacts of Aboriginal, Tiwi Island and Australian craft. From wall hangings and paintings to woven bags, fabrics and toys, these treasures incorporate tens of thousands of years of cultural historical significance.
BOUTIQUE HOMEWARES, FASHION AND PAMPERING Parap Village offers the best in distinct local made fashion design and hot interstate labels. Experience a flair for the different with our fine jewellery shops that specialise in custom design. Be inspired by the many boutique home wares stores offering unique decor and curios for house and kitchen from around the globe. Or simply let the experienced team of beauty therapists and hair stylists indulge you with decadence. ESSENTIAL SERVICES Handy everyday facilities include a local Post Office, Pharmacy, and newsagency. Parap also has its own Police Beat, servicing the needs of Parap, Stuart Park and Fannie Bay. HEALTH AND HEALING SERVICES Three dedicated rehabilitation centres offer Physical Therapy for sports and other injuries, Sleep Apnea Clinic and Chinese Massage. Animals aren’t forgotten either, with Parap Veterinary Surgery open six days a week. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND TRAINING Real estate, accountancy, insurance brokerage and conveyance experts can assist with all your residential and commercial needs. Technical skills training and tertiary Indigenous training courses are offered onsite at Parap.
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L i m i t e d E d i t i o n s a n d C o ll e c t i o n s Nomad Art is a leading art and craft gallery featuring limited edition prints, textiles, baskets and small sculptures by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from across the Top End, Far North Queensland and the Central and Western Desert. Established in 2005 by Angus and Rose Cameron, Nomad Art is well known for facilitating cross-cultural collaborations through unique projects such as Replant (2006) and Djalkiri (2010), which have toured nationally. Special collections such as Seven Sisters by seven Yunupingu sisters from Eastern Arnhem Land, Burning Bright by Fiona Hall, and Bardayal Bim by Womud Namok AO (late Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerek) from Western Arnhem Land are also available upon request. nomadart.com.au
Supporting Art from Art Centres Established in 2008, Outstation Gallery works directly with art centres in the presentation and promotion of Indigenous art from the Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, the Western Desert, the Kimberly and Central and South Australia, and observes high ethical standards in its business – the result of many years of direct experience with artists, their art centres and community engagement. Outstation Gallery encourages and supports the promotion of emerging artists showcased annually in their Rising Stars exhibition held during February. In 2013 Outstation Gallery teamed with Paul Johnstone Gallery to present the inaugural Salon des Refusés, exhibiting works not selected for the Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards. outstation.com.au
Presenting cutting-edge contemporary Art Deliverers of local, national and international contemporary art to Darwin, the Northern Centre for Contemporary Art (NCCA) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the presentation of cutting-edge and experimental artwork by emerging and established artists from Australia and overseas. Funded by government and managed by a board of directors, the NCCA focuses on a diverse program of visual art across the mediums of installation, film and video work, textiles, sculpture, photography, print, and painting. A complimentary public program, which can include artist talks and workshops, accompanies each exhibition. The leading contemporary art gallery in the Top End, NCCA accepts submissions from artists wishing to exhibit and supports the development of young and emerging talent. nccart.com.au. 42 N T LIFE
PARAP FEAT URE PARAP
VILLAGE MARKET
The 1st Market was on 3rd of July 1982. With 6 Stalls, 3 of whom are still trading now. Marys Laksas, Jungle Flowers & Gems & Noy’s Fruit and Veg. Over the years the market has an established reputation as a premier market providing quality Territory arts, crafts and services, world cuisine, refreshments, plants and cut flowers, live music and great local ambience. Focus is on self created products and services, local grown produce and home-made cuisine.
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P AR AP FEATU R E
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Sterling Silver Tarot Reading
P AR AP FEATU R E darwin l aundries
Hand Made Soap Humpty Doo Spices Kunwinjku Fine Art Coconut Products Hand Made Knit Ware Local Art Massage Children’s Darwin Made Clothing Locally grown Fruit & Vegetables Asian Corner Thai Food
Coin operated Self Serv Laundries have 3 convenient Locations Darwin/Casuarina/Palmerston OPEN 7 DAYS 6am to 9pm Darwin Laundries, laundromats use the worlds finest brand “DEXTER” express washers and dryers. Eco friendly front load Washers that use less water and washing detergent. We have 4 size choices available. single, double, triple and maxi load washers. So, no matter what your load size is, we can handle it.The Dryers are power saving “Express Dryers”, drying your laundry faster so you can get back to touring.
Vietnamese Food
Washers and Dryers take $1 or $2 coins Change Machine available Soap powder and softener dispenser available Cold – Warm – Hot water options available
Coffee Gourmet Sushi Thai Sweets
Check out our website for more information www.darwinlaundries.com.au
Exotic Flowers Lebanese Food Cambodian Delights Crepes Gems Orchids Clothing Home wares
DARWIN 1 Vickers Street Parap Village Shopping Centre Parap Laundrette 89413511 CASUARINA
Shop 8 / 54 Bradshaw Tce – Casuarina Village Shopping Centre • 0419 199 299 Shop 8/18 Essington Ave – Gray Shopping Centre
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PARAP FEATURE FREE SHUTTLES TO THE
PARAP MARKETS
EVERY SATURDAY Passengers must be waiting outside the above properties – drivers will only be picking up and dropping off. If the bus fills up before getting to you, then please call the office 89815066 & let them know you have people waiting. Guest from other hotels not listed above are welcome to be picked up at any of the above properties. This shuttle service is operated by Darwin Airport Shuttle for and on behalf of the Parap Village Traders Association.
Pick up
Pick up & Drop off
TRANSIT CENTRE for Chili’s, Value Inn, Youth Shack & Melaleuca
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YHA, DingoMoon, Banyan View & Elkes
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Double Tree Darwin & Esp, C2 Esplanade, Novotel, Mantra Esp & Palms City Resort
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Central & Hilton Darwin
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Mirambeena, H-Hotel, Marrakai
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(08) 8941 4542 38 Parap Rd, Parap Shopping Village 10am till late
Beyula Puntungka Napanangka, Kalinykalinypa Tjukurrpa, 1520 x 2740mm, acrylic on linen, © 2013 IMAGE COURTESY OF OUTSTATION GALLERY PARAP AND PAPUNYA TJUPI ARTS
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Narbalek (rock wallaby), etching by the late Bardayal ‘Lofty’ Nadjamerrek AO, © 2011. Image courtesy Nomad Art Parap. 51 N T LIFE
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NIG H TC LI FFFEAT URE A chocolate lovers must do!
We love dirty laundry!
Sweet tooths and chocolate lovers will simply melt at the sight of this boutique chocolate heaven. Inside there’s an intoxicating aroma of cocoa and an enticing array of hand-crafted chocolates to guarantee you won’t stop at one.
Spilt something on your favourite shirt? Laundry piling up? Don’t want to take your dirty laundry home? Whether you’re here for work, leisure, or a special occasion, dirty clothes are a sure-fire way to ruin your stay.
Open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm, How Sweet It Is delivers that old world charm of a candy store from a bygone era, adding to the excitement of any visit.
Open 7 days a week from 6.30am to 8pm, Nightcliff Laundromat is a well-appointed public laundry facility, conveniently and securely located in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre.
Whether you’re young or young at heart, there’s something here for everyone - from milk and white chocolates to dark chocolates in a range of assorted flavours and other confectionery. If it’s someone else you’re buying for, How Sweet It Is stocks a range of giftware too. Whether it’s a birthday gift you are after, anniversary present or any other occasion, you simply can’t go past. And why not treat yourself to a little something whilst you’re there?
Equipped with all new Maytag washing machines, both standard and industrial and raised for easy access, it’s a one-stop-shop for the everyday wash through to larger items like doonas and blankets. Dryers are also available, and particularly handy during the wet season or if you are in a hurry. Ironing and mending services are available and the laundromat doubles as a dry cleaner’s agent. Coin exchange is available from the Centre Management Office, accessed through How Sweet It Is Chocolate Shop next door. And if you forget to bring your washing powder, just pop into the supermarket to buy some, or ask at Centre Management.
HOW SWEET IT IS NIGHTCLIFF LAUNDROMAT
Shop 23 Nightcliff Shopping Centre 159 Dick Ward Drive, Coconut Grove (08) 8948 2749 56 N T LIFE
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Visit the NT Museum and Art Gallery set in a tropical Garden close to restaurants and cafes. It’s a perfect way to enjoy brunch after wandering around the museum, offering beautiful views amazing food. There is plenty to do and see around town or simply relax, recharge the batteries and enjoy the holiday atmosphere. There is a huge focus on outdoor activities in Darwin– eating, drinking, shopping, camping, fishing and of course, the markets. Eat a laksa on the beach at the markets, see a band
at a retro music lounge, cruise the harbor on a sunset cruise or relax in a deckchair watching a movie on the big screen under a canopy of stars. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, take a day trip to Litchfield and visit Florence Falls surrounded by rock pools and termite mounds. Go camping at one of Darwin’s billabongs, feed a croc while cruising down the Adelaide River or grab a few mates and go paintballing located just outside of town.
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REGATTA
In it’s 39th year, the Beer Can Regatta is a fantastic day for the whole family with beach events for all ages and spectacular water events.
After the first success in 1974, it was decided that it would be an annual event developing into a major event on the Darwin social and tourism calendar. The main boat races are between boats built out of beer or softw drink cans with boat entries ranging in numbers from 15 to 65, and can range from one metre to twelve metres. Often these “vessels” are fitted, sometimes badly, with fire hoses and top secret “weaponry”. The water won’t be the only thing on display, with a variety of on-land activities including tug-of-war competitions, kid beach races, ladies and mens thong throwing competition and Hole-in-one, a test of skill over both land and water where the participant needs to land a golf-ball into a bucket on a dinghy about 70 metres off-shore. Mindil beach Market Stalls will operating all day, including bar facilities as there is no BYO due to licensing. The Beer Can Regatta will be held on Sunday 15th of July 10am - 5pm down at Mindil Beach. Entrance is a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to the charities and projects of the combined Lions Club of Darwin. 63 N T LIFE
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Darwin Film Society
Deckchair Cinema Where stars light the screen
Gates open 6.30pm | Films start 7.30pm Jervois Road, Darwin Waterfront
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Experience the Magic of an Ancient Culture.
Utopia Art Specialists Over 25 Years Experience
Mbantua Gallery Darwin
2/30 The Mall Darwin NT 0800 | Ph 8941 6611 Open: Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
FREE ATTRACTION
Alice’s Iconic Cultural Museum
Mbantua Gallery and Cultural Museum 64 Todd Mall Alice Springs NT 0870 | Ph 8952 5571 Open: Monday – Friday 9am–6pm Saturday 9am–4pm Sunday (June 1st–Oct 31st) 10am-3pm Appointments call 0417809373
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In the heart of Darwin City
Home to the Cage of Death Australia’s only crocodile dive
Find us on:
croccove.com
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There are so many unique adventures to be had, you will be hard pressed for time to fit all that you want into one trip. Go dolphin or turtle spotting on an eco cruise, pull on your hiking boots and trek the many gorges of Nitmiluk National Park, feed the fish at high tide at Doctors Gully or jump out of a plane and land on a beautiful, unspoilt top end beach. Go hot air- ballooning and see Darwin from 74 N T LIFE
birds-eye-view or enjoy the short drive out to one of our Wildlife Parks and get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most iconic animals – The cute and the deadly. There is such a wide range of activities for couples, families and the solo traveller. Pop into Tourism Top End’s visitor centre on Bennett Street in the City and talk to one of the experienced locals about your next Top End adventure.
Skydive the
Beach in Darwin!
For the adrenaline rush of a lifetime, enjoy the thrilling adventure of falling at speeds of up to 200km per hour over the Darwin’s fantastic beaches. Enjoy scenic views of Darwin and its surrounding coastline and the magic of a tranquil parachute ride landing, right onto the Lee Point beach. Digital video, high definition photos, group discounts and gift vouchers available.
Call 0417 190 140 to book your Skydive! www.topendtandems.com.au
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Darwin’s Premier Tourist Attraction The best place in Australia to come face to face with the largest reptiles on the planet! Crocodiles, monkeys, tigers, lions, birds, emus, kangaroos & lots more! Located in Darwin, 5 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes drive from Darwin City, Crocodylus Park is readily accessible by bus and car. Crocodylus Park is open from 9 am to 5 pm, every day except Christmas Day. Tours, which include crocodile feeding, are at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 330 pm daily.
815 McMillans Rd Berrimah, Darwin Tel: 89224500 www.crocodyluspark.com.au 77 N T LIFE
Spectacular Jumping IN THE WILD!
35
$
Spectacular
Senior, Family and Group Prices Available
JUMPING CROCODILE CRUISE
FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS CALL
08 8978 9077
www.jumpingcrocodile.com.au Just one hour’s drive from Darwin on the Arnhem Window on the Wetlands.
THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR NORTHERN TERRITORY HOLIDAY!
LOOK OUT FOR OUR LOGO! DON’T GET CONFUSED THERE ARE THE OTHER CRUISES!
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T E R R I T O R Y
WILDLIFE PARK
The Northern Territory is a fascinating and diverse region affected by extreme seasonal changes. At the Territory Wildlife Park visitors will find the various habitats and wildlife characteristic of the northern tropical region.
Within the space of a few hours visitors will have the opportunity to take a journey through a top end river system at the aquarium and come face to face with a 3.5m salt-water crocodile, be immersed in one of the largest walk-through aviaries in the southern hemisphere and to discover many of the Territory’s elusive animals in the nocturnal house. Visitors can travel on shuttle trains along a 4km road or wander along 6km of bush trails that link all major exhibits. Discover close-up, native Territory wildlife like the magnificent raptors at the Flight Deck, stroll past bird aviaries in a natural monsoonal forest, encounter reptiles, explore the wetlands and simply find a shady spot to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Special presentations are held throughout 81 N T LIFE
the day including the famous Birds of Prey presentation and the opportunity to get up close and personal with Freshwater Whiprays at the Oolloo Sandbar. Facilities include a kiosk, free shuttle train linking all exhibits, picnic facilities, wheel chair and stroller hire, children’s playground and gift shop. Located only 45 minutes drive south of Darwin at Berry Springs the Park is open daily from 8.30am-6.00pm, last entry 4.00pm. A visit of four hours is recommended. For further information contact telephone: 08 8988 7200, visit our website at www.territorywildlifepark. com.au or like us on Facebook.
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Ph 08 8985 5898 www.fishdarwin.com.au
LET THE
ADVENTURE BEGIN!
Fishing Tours
• Half Day and Sunset Fishing Tours • Full Day Group Fishing Charter • 2 - 6 Night Live-a-Board Charters
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Alec Fong Lim Drive East Point NT 0820 P (08) 8981 6868 | F (08) 8941 7373
www.peewees.com.au
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Lunch 10.30am – 3pm Monday to Saturday Dinner 6pm – 10pm Monday to Sunday
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restaurant and party bar
Ideally located in the middle of Mitchell Street, Monsoons offers a contemporary, chic and relaxing setting as well as a fun and exciting party atmosphere whilst holding on to traditional pub values.
Now boasting Darwin’s longest bar, the venue has come a long way from its early days as Darwin’s original cinema. The remodelling and restoration has transformed the building into a vibrant and trendy city venue perfectly suited to a casual meal, business meeting or after work drink and also caters for small to large private functions. Monsoons focus is on great beer, distinctive wines at affordable prices, fresh easy food, and outstanding service. The chef ’s daily specials highlighting seasonal ingredients and the new Tapas & Pizza menus have proven very popular. Fitting in perfectly with our Northern Territory lifestyle and climate, the massive alfresco dining area is ideally built for a sunny afternoon, but more importantly in the wet season, the area is fully covered from the elements. With live entertainment seven nights a week, it’s not just the beer or our award winning menu that’s worth stopping for. Monsoons is
fast becoming Darwin’s entertainment ‘gem’ with local & interstate acts. Add to that an award winning gaming room and Keno… and you’ll understand why Monsoons really is Darwin’s biggest party bar. Utilising the framework of the original cinema building, an amazing building which survived Cyclone Tracy in 1974, Monsoons has gone through an impressive renovation in keeping with traditional values of the Australian pub, blending old with new by adding strong architectural design elements. The tiered seating of the cinema above meant that not even one quarter of the large building was utilised. New owners had the entire building gutted in November 2006 and embarked on a project that would change the building forever. They began to remodel and re-style the interior to become a two story building – with a ground floor venue (Monsoons) now double the size and the entire building now two and a half times the size. 99 N T LIFE
For a big atmosphere, live music, or simply a drink or two, you can’t go past the comfortable cool surrounds of Monsoons.
• Lunch 12-3pm • Dinner 6-10pm • Pizzas All Day • DJ’s + Live Entertainment • Functions • Open 7 Days 10am - 4am
46 Mitchell Street, Darwin City P: 08 8941 7171 admin@monsoons.net.au www.monsoons.net.au f MonsoonsDarwinNT
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Body Bar now has 4 convenient locations in Darwin, Casuarina, Palmerston and Katherine and is a proudly local owned and operated business. From students needing relief from the poor posture of studying, to office workers needing to get the blood flowing at the end of a desk bound week, Body bar has a range of massage techniques to suit each individual’s requirements.
bar Body Bar offer professional massage services to relieve aches and pains, or simply provide you with some much need bliss and relaxation.
For more detailed information about the massage techniques offered and some great healthy living tips check out their website at www.bodybardarwin.com.au.
Deep Tissue Massage (Oil Massage) Deep tissue massage is a style of massage that is designed to get into the connective tissue of the body. Deep tissue massage uses a variety of techniques to deeply penetrate the muscles and fascia, loosening them and releasing tension. Many clients have a more intense experience with a deep tissue massage, but also feel that it is more beneficial, because it addresses deep-seated muscle pains. Relaxation massage (Oil Massage) This kind of massage is oil based and uses gentle, soft, slow hand and elbow movements that are rhythmic and flowing at the appropriate pressure which you need. The pressure is deeply relaxing, but not painful. 112 N T LIFE
Dry massage Dry massage focuses on the meridians, acupressure points and sore spots in order to alleviate muscular pain and joint problems. The benefits of the dry massage also include promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, enhancing flexibility of joints, and calming your mind. Foot Massage (reflexology) Reflexology works on reflex zones on our feet that correspond to different organs, glands and other areas of the body. By stimulating these special areas, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and helps promote the natural function of the related parts of the body. Hot stone massage Hot stone massage is based on classic massage therapy and the application of heated smooth, flat stones to massage the whole body. These special stones are placed on key points on the body, and also held by massage therapist to scrape, glide and press certain areas of the body. The warmth of stones has a variety of benefits, such as improving circulation, relieving muscular ache, calming the nervous system, and rebalancing the body and mind.
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Palmerston Branch
Darwin City Branch
Casuarina Square GD005 Near the Coles
Palmerston Shopping Centre T26 Next to P.O
The VIC Hotel Courtyard (Smith Street Mall)
(08) 8928 0088
(08) 8932 2822
www.bodybardarwin.com.au
(08) 8981 2212
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(08) 8971 2868
Katherine Shopping Centre (Opposite liquor Store)
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Appointments Available • Monday to Saturday • Tuesday and Thursday Evening
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The Ultimate Tour is the Territory’s newest Adventure Tourism Experience created by Matt Wright, star of Nat Geo Wild’s TV series, ‘Outback Wrangler’. Suitable for everyone, this once in a lifetime experience is complete with Airboats, Helicopters, Floatplanes, Off-Road Buggies (seasonal) and a Croc-Safe Pool! It also offers a tranquil cruise down our wildlife inhabited remote waterway, Sweets Lagoon, (the famed home of ‘Sweetheart’ the monster crocodile). Jump in, sit down and enjoy the ride!
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EXPERIENCE THE NT THE WRIGHT WAY WITH MA T T W R I GH T !
Chopper pilot • dangerous animal expert • National Geographic’s Outback Wrangler
Operator of Outback Floatplane Adventures,
THE ONLY WAY
TO SEE THE NT!
Raised in the wilds of Papua New Guinea and the Australian Outback, Matt has spent his life in the great outdoors drawn to creatures most of us would run from. Fascinated by the Saltwater Crocodile, Matt resides in the Northern Territory where yearly, he continues to collect crocodile eggs and relocate problem Salties. As a chopper pilot, Matt has been able to access areas that would otherwise be impossible to reach. He now unlocks some of these once hidden treasures for all to see with his tourism company, Outback Floatplane Adventures. Enjoy a custom adventure tour heli-fishing, visiting remote islands, waterfalls and more, OR jump onboard an Outback Floatplane Adventure offering Airboats, Choppers, Floatplanes, Off-Road Buggies (seasonal) and a Billabong Cruise down the pristine waters of Sweets Lagoon (the famed lagoon that ‘Sweetheart’, the Crocodile on display in the Darwin Museum, was taken from in the 70’s. Join Matt on a tour of his backyard today!
0808 8981 8981 4881 4881 | www.outbackfloatplanes.com.au | www.outbackfloatplanes.com.au Visit Visit thethe Outback Outback Floatplanes Floatplanes office office at at 5050 Mitchell Mitchell Street Street (opposite (opposite Coles Coles and and next next door door to to Wisdom) Wisdom)
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For more information or to customise a tour to suit you Ph 08 8981 4881 | www.mattwright.com.au
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Tiwi by Design Tiwi Islands Cultural Tour
The Tiwi Islands has long been on travellers’ must-see list. Now operating a modern high-speed catamaran three times a week, SeaLink is your link to the Tiwi Islands, making this sought-after destination more accessible than ever before.
an authentic Tiwi experience A highly personalised experience, your Tiwi guide will walk with you to the art centre and through the local museum, telling stories of life and culture in the Tiwis. The art centre of Tiwi Design is the focus of the day, with a genuine welcome from a community elder, a hands-on screen printing or painting session with a local artist and you’ll take home your own Tiwi creation. There is plenty of time to meet and talk with local people, connect with the Island’s culture and buy art at Island prices.
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Yellow Water Billabong - Kakadu*
Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel * Images courtesy of Tourism NT
Cooinda Lodge Kakadu
Gunlom Falls – Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tours*
No matter which time of year you visit Kakadu, there is always something to see and do. Kakadu National Park is a timeless place - a landscape of exceptional beauty and great diversity. Mangrove fringed coastal areas blend into expansive flood plains, lowland hills flaned to the east by sandstone escarpments, all interwoven between various open woodland and forest habitats. Kakadu Tourism is an indigenous owned collection of accommodation, tours and cruises, located in Kakadu National Park. Stay in the iconic Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel. Uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu’s most famous inhabitant, the salt water crocodile, Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel is the only fully serviced four star hotel within Kakadu National Park. Just a 2.5 hour drive from Darwin, the hotel is perfect for all travellers, including families. Rest by a billabong at Cooinda Lodge Kakadu, offering a range of accommodation choices from camping, budget outback rooms and lodge rooms. Home of Yellow Water Cruises, Cooinda Lodge Kakadu is perfect for exploring the Southern end of Kakadu National Park. Yellow Water Cruises, winner of the 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Award for Major Tour and/or Transport Operators, provides visitors to Kakadu National Park the exclusive opportunity to explore breathtakingly beautiful Yellow Water Billabong through a guided cruise. Operating year round and providing up to six cruises a day of 90 or 120 minute duration. Go off road with Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tours! Spirit of Kakadu Adventure Tours offers guests the chance to experience the less accessible parts of the park. Taken by 4WD, a flexible itinerary depending on environmental conditions, allows guests to experience Kakadu’s hidden secrets, such as Maguk, Gunlom, Ubirr, Twin Falls and Jim Jim Falls. The tour has a modern fleet of 4WDs and meals and refreshments are provided throughout the day.
For more information visit www.kakadutourism.com or call - 1800 500 401 The Kakadu Tourism family
The Kakadu Tourism family is indigenous owned
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Home of Golf and Bowls in Katherine | Stay and enjoy a meal in our award winning Bistro Relax in our beer garden with a nice cold beverage | Live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights Lots of large flatscreen tvs with all sporting action including Sky Channel Racing Keno, TAB and gaming machines | Large Marquee in Beer Garden for special events AHA Awards of Excellence Best Club Bistro 2012 | AHA Gold Plate Award Best Club Dining 2013
40 Pearce Street Katherine NT • Ph 89721276
www.KATHERINECOUNTRYCLUB.com.au
Katherine has an abundance of events which happen throughout the Dry season, from cultural experiences like The Walking with spirits Festival (July) or Barunga Festival (June,) to the prestigious Katherine Show (July,) Katherine Festival (August,) and Katherine Country Music muster (May), plus many regional fishing competitions throughout the year. During the Wet Season, things start to slow down in the Rerritory, but that doesn’t mean you have to. The Katherine Museum is a must, they have a wonderful display of photo’s dating back from the early settlers as well as aboriginal artifacts. If you haven’t had enough history yet, try the Cutta Cutta Caves. They are located only 27km south of Katherine. The cave is a series of limestone caverns dating back 500 million years featuring sparkling columns, pillars and flowstones of calcite crystal. Tours are run each day for one hour. Between October and March tours in the afternoon can be very warm so make sure you pack light.
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Scenic flights and tours • Private charters and heli-safaris • Free transfers with flights Alice Springs Helicopters Alice Springs - Northern Territory
PH +61 (0)8 8952 9800 www.alicespringshelicopters.com.au
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TOP 10
EXPERIENCES
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Learn the Dreamtime stories associated with Uluru on a walking tour around its base with traditional Anangu owners.
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Set off on the Valley of the Winds walk – an interpretative trail around the domes of Kata Tjuta.
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Ride quad bikes at Kings Creek Station, near Watarrka National Park or camels at Curtin Springs Station near Uluru.
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Watch the sunrise light up the 100-metre high walls of Kings Canyon as you tackle the Rim Walk or the easier Kings Creek Walk that leads to a lookout in the centre of the Canyon
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Join a tour to Atila/Mt Conner, in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you’ll see evidence of early pioneers, view salt lakes where inland oceans once flowed and discover ancient fossils
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Take a scenic flight and view the stunning formations of Kata Tjuta and see the unspoilt beauty of the surrounding red desert
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Explore the Giles Track on an overnight trek from the tranquil, spring-fed waterhole at Kathleen Springs to the sheer red rock face of Kings Canyon
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In Watarrka National Park, take an early morning trek along the Kings Canyon Rim Walk for unforgettable views or the easier hour-and-a-half Kings Creek Walk for a lookout in the centre of the Canyon
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Take the four-wheel ‘adventure trail’ through mountain ranges and desert landscapes along the Mereenie Loop road to Watarrka National Park
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Take a tour around the salt lakes of the Amadeus chain and visit the spectacular mesa of Mount Conner that is three times larger than Uluru.
STANDLEY CHASM
Aboriginal Owned and Operated
a truly unique e outback experienc
Have you seen … the JEWEL of The Arrente/Central Desert In the West MacDonnell Ranges, 50kms west of Alice Springs?
Have you seen … … our Spectacular 80m rockface at NOON or anytime between 8am & 5pm, EVERYDAY? … or enjoyed a Natural Creek Bed Trail, with seating? … or accessed the Larapinta trail so easily from here? … or seen natural growths of Rare Cycads up close? … or enjoyed a picnic with Free BBQ areas/Tables? … or our Indigenous Barista KIOSK/CAFE service?
NOTE: $ FEES APPLY
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