KEY ATTRACTIONS ON THE DARWIN HOP-ON HOP-OFF RED BUS - THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW ON-LINE INFORMATION LINKS
CAN ASSIST PROMOTE LOCAL TOURISM INITIATIVES - CLICK ON THE LOGO TO ACCESS THAT WEB-SITE
DARWIN CITY HOP-ON HOP-OFF RED BUS ITINERARYCall: 0416-140-903Email: doubledeckertours@bigpond.comWeb: www.darwinexploer.com.au6 Casino, Mindal Markets, Botanic Gardens,
Gilruth Ave, Darwin NT 0820
There are 3 great places of interest at this stop of the Hop-On Hop off Buss
6a The SkyCity Casino6b The Mindil Markets near to Mindil Beach6c The Botanic Gardens - This web-page6c The Botanic Gardens
Gilruth Ave, Darwin NT 0820
The gardens were established on their present site in 1886; this was the third attempt by
European settlers of Darwin to establish a site where plants of economic importance
could be tested for their suitability in the tropics.[1] Initially the collection of the gardens
was focussed on economic gardening and the ornamental plantings.
The gardens were severely damaged during Cyclone Tracy in 1974, 89% of all plants
were lost.[2] Restoration after the cyclone was led by George Brown, who had worked at
the gardens since 1969 and served as curator from 1971 to 1990, and became Lord
Mayor of Darwin in 1992 until 2002.
The gardens were renamed in 2002 to recognised George Brown's contribution and 32
years service to the development of the gardens.
The Darwin Botanic Gardens has the excellent Eva's Café well worth a visit while
exploring the Gardens
