Around the World 2: Darwin
Posted: 02 Jan 2024, 20:59
After Singapore, I flew down to Darwin. I was only there for two days, and the aviation museum was a priority.
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Getting off at Darwin airport. No, no, Ben...don't thank me - it's a pleasure.
Considering the museum is really only one building, albeit a large one, pound for pound it is one of the best I've been to.
Back in Darwin itself, I went to visit the fuel tank tunnels, near the harbour. They were built during WW2, to store fuel for ships and aircraft, but were never a great success because water kept leaking into them. Great that they have reopened one of them as a museum.
About to depart Darwin on The Ghan, one of the great railway journeys of the world. 4 days and 3 nights through the heart of Australia down to Adelaide, with off-train excursions every day. It's been on my bucket list for years, and it didn't disappoint. Truly memorable.
The Ghan's website;
https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/the-ghan/
.
Click on the pictures for the full image:
Getting off at Darwin airport. No, no, Ben...don't thank me - it's a pleasure.
Considering the museum is really only one building, albeit a large one, pound for pound it is one of the best I've been to.
Back in Darwin itself, I went to visit the fuel tank tunnels, near the harbour. They were built during WW2, to store fuel for ships and aircraft, but were never a great success because water kept leaking into them. Great that they have reopened one of them as a museum.
About to depart Darwin on The Ghan, one of the great railway journeys of the world. 4 days and 3 nights through the heart of Australia down to Adelaide, with off-train excursions every day. It's been on my bucket list for years, and it didn't disappoint. Truly memorable.
The Ghan's website;
https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/the-ghan/
.