Crocosaurus Cove – The Cage of Death
8 Comments by Mai Lin / January 22, 2009 / Posted in Travel, WildlifeI’ve always been fascinated by Saltwater Crocodiles. Perhaps its because of its sheer size and it’s prehistoric look. So what did I decide to do whilst visiting NT (Northern Territory)? I decided to swim with one Crocosaurus Cove is a new attraction centered in the heart of Darwin, Northern Territory (Australia). Forget swimming with great [...]
Crocodylus Park – Darwin, Northern Territory
0 Comment by Mai Lin / January 20, 2009 / Posted in Travel, WildlifeCrocodylus Park is located about 15 minutes drive from Darwin CBD. This is where they breed and research Crocodiles. The heart of Crocodylus Park is 20 pair of breeding crocodiles. Each housed in their own “5-star” pens. If you’ve ever wanted to get close to a 5 metre salt water crocodile this is probably as [...]
Novotel Darwin Atrium – Darwin, Australia
0 Comment by Mai Lin / January 19, 2009 / Posted in Reviews, TravelSo these are my last 3 days at Northern Territory and after slumming it for about 2 weeks I’m glad I can finish the holiday off in luxury. I checked in to Novotel Darwin (100 The Esplanade, Darwin – PH: 8941 0755). Why we chose Novotel Darwin Atrium: Strategic Location: right opposite the sea/beach my [...]
Noodle House Restaurant
0 Comment by Mai Lin / January 19, 2009 / Posted in Food & Wine, TravelYou know, Melbourne & Sydney has some of the best Chinese restaurants so I was relatively surprised at the quality of food at Noodle House restaurant in Darwin. Noodle House is located at 84 Mitchell St, Darwin (Ph: 8981 1833) which is the main tourist streets full of backpackers hostels, tour agents, eateries, bars and [...]
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin
0 Comment by Mai Lin / January 18, 2009 / Posted in TravelOne of first places I visited while driving into Darwin was the Australia Aviation Heritage Centre. This was a very interesting and educational visit. The tour starts off with a 10 minute presentation of Australia’s involvement in Wolrd War 2. Then you’re off on your own to study the 20 or so aircraft, the largest [...]
Darwin Aquascene Fish Feeding
0 Comment by Mai Lin / January 17, 2009 / Posted in Travel, WildlifeOne of the activities I enjoyed most was feeding the fish at the Darwin Harbour at Aquascene (28 Doctors Gully Rd, Darwin). First you need to find out when the feeding times are from ‘This Week in Darwin‘ or ‘Destination Darwin’ or just simply calling them at 8981 7837. Be there about 5 minutes early [...]
Litchfield National Park – Northern Territory, Australia
1 Comment by Mai Lin / January 10, 2009 / Posted in TravelSo today we are heading to Litchfield National Park, it is located approximately 115km south of Darwin. Litchfield National Park is known for its mind boggling termite mounds, 4WDs and spectacular waterfalls. First stop was the termite mound then the waterfalls. Here are some of the sights I visited: Magnetic Termite Mounds – These structural [...]
