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Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 20 minutes

Mobile ticket

Looking to see Darwin differently? Explore Darwin and its rich wartime history with a guided tour from the back of a WW2 truck!  On this 90-minute experience, you'll pass many of the city's most important historical sites, including Government House, the East Point gun battery and military precinct, the 1934 QANTAS hangar, Stokes Hill oil storage tanks and tunnels, Fort Hill Wharf, and Darwin Harbor. Your guide will tell you about the history of Darwin from the early explorers to the WW2 bombing of the city by the Japanese, and will recount the Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and more. An optional stop can be made at the East Point Military Museum (entry fee not included). Choose from four departure times when you book. Tour vehicle can carry a maximum of 18 people per tour.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise at time of booking if you intend to hop off at the museum so arrangements can be made to pick you up on the subsequent bus.

Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer--clients must be able to manage a flight of 5 steps in order to be seated.

Tours Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

A seniors card or proof of age may be required in order to obtain the concessional ticket price.

A small amount of walking is involved. Those disembarking at the museum can wander around the shaded outdoor grounds of the "old" museum if desired.

Alcohol and cigarettes are prohibited on board the vehicle

Personal food and drinks are allowed on board

Child booster seats will fit in the vehicle, however, customers must provide their own booster seats.

Must be able to ascend and descend 5 steps

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Local taxes

Entrance fee to Military Museum: Children (5 - 15) $10; Adults $20; Seniors $15: Children<5 - free

Food and drinks

What To Expect

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The Darwin History and Wartime Experience

Sit back enjoy, listen to, learn about and relive Darwin's History. With an emphasis on Darwin's WW2 history we also cover the early explorers and post war Darwin - such as Cyclone Tracy. Our tour is carried out in what we believe is the only WW2 vehicle operating commercially in Australia. Learn about and relive the history complete with music from the '40's, speeches from Prime Ministers and Presidents from the era. Do Darwin Differently!

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Darwin History and Wartime Experience Tour

Option 1: 80 - 90 minute tour of Darwin highlighting Darwin's prewar, wartime, and post-war history. Tour is conducted in a WW II vintage army truck. Option to hop on and hop off at Defense of Darwin Experience

Reviews

4.84

140 reviews

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  • Excellent tour including Australia's biggest " Wake Up Call"

    Heather H,

    Aug 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good and broad information on Darwin history. Detailed info on WW2 bombings. Excellent narration en route, addressing lots of value added info. The WW2 Studebaker truck is quite special and adds to the authenticity of the Tour.

  • A must for WWII history buffs.

    Kelly M,

    Aug 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    If you’re a history buff, this tour’s for you. I first saw this tour advertised a few years ago and decided I wanted to do it. It took me a long while to finally make it to Darwin and it was at the top of my agenda. Betty, the WWII transport is now a unique form of transport and her owner is an exceedingly knowledgeable man who has a wealth of knowledge and anecdotes to share about Darwin’s war history. I opted to include the stop at the war museum, which I also recommend. This is a great way to get introduced to Darwin past and present. I’m very glad I was finally able to get this guided tour of such an important part of Australian recent history.

  • Darwin wartime experience

    Jenny K,

    Aug 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a great tour of Darwin. The host knew his history about the bombing of Darwin and Cyclone Tracey. Well worth sitting on the old WWII truck for the informative tour.

  • The driver has the...

    Les C,

    Jul 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The driver has the answers to all questions His knowledge was incredible We both enjoyed it very much

  • Well done to tour operator

    Lorraine M,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very informative, interesting , knowledgeable of war history is excellent, took my 15 yr old grandson along

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4.84
140 reviews
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