Is it safe and practical to visit the Northern Territory?

Crime. The Northern Territory is a relatively safe place to visit but you should still take reasonable precautions. Lock hotel rooms and cars and don't leave your valuables unattended or visible through car windows. In Darwin, Alice Springs and Katherine, petty crime can be a problem, particularly late at night.

1. Is Darwin safe for tourists?
2. Is Darwin safe at night?
3. What is the weather like in the Northern Territory?
4. Can you swim in Northern Territory?
5. Is it hard to get a job in Darwin?
6. How expensive is Darwin?
7. Does it get cold in Darwin?
8. What is the best time of year to go to Darwin?
9. Can you swim in Darwin beaches?
10. What is the hottest month in Darwin?
11. Is the Northern Territory dangerous?
12. What is the best time to visit Northern Territory?

Is Darwin safe for tourists?

Yes Darwin is safe - obviously like any town , there are the usual things you dont do. The Hop on hop off bus is fine and all the spots it takes you to are safe and busy ( Darwin busy) . Getting cabs is easy- look for taxi zones or dial up one. Sat nights, are busy and you can end up waiting a bit.

Is Darwin safe at night?

Darwin is a generally safe city to visit, but the usual rules apply: petty crime can be a problem, particularly late at night, so avoid walking alone in unlit areas and don't leave valuables in your car.

What is the weather like in the Northern Territory?

The tropical north

There is a dry season and a wet season. The dry season from May to October is when most tourists visit. The days are sunny and the evenings are cool. The humidity is low with an average daily temperature around 32°C.

Can you swim in Northern Territory?

Splash into the Northern Territory, where warm days and an abundance of water make swimming a must on any visit. ... Five patrolled beaches offer dry-season swimming in the Top End, and there are public swimming pools from the capital to regional centres all over the Territory.

Is it hard to get a job in Darwin?

The job market for graduates in Darwin

In October 2017, the job listing aggregator Adzuna noted that times were tough for job-seeking graduates in some of Australia's capital cities. ... This makes Darwin (home to two-thirds of the jobs in the Northern Territory) the best place in the country for graduates to find a job.

How expensive is Darwin?

Summary about cost of living in Darwin, Australia: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,766$ (4,844A$) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,048$ (1,348A$) without rent. Darwin is 10.87% less expensive than New York (without rent).

Does it get cold in Darwin?

Temperatures typically range from 21.6– 31.8°C (70.9 - 89.2°F), and humidity levels are much lower: around 60 – 65 per cent. Relatively cool weather arrives in May, and until July, nights are crisp with temperatures ranging from 17 - 23 °C (62.6 - 73.4°F).

What is the best time of year to go to Darwin?

Best time to visit Darwin

To have the most comfortable trip, the dry season between May to October is going to be the best time for you. You'll also find most of our famous events such as the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets and Darwin Festival happen during this time.

Can you swim in Darwin beaches?

On top of four public swimming pools and four dry-season patrolled beaches within 15 minutes of the CBD, Darwin and the surrounding area offers plenty of excellent – and some quite unique – swimming opportunities.

What is the hottest month in Darwin?

December is the hottest month in Darwin with an average temperature of 29.5°C (85°F) and the coldest is July at 24°C (75°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in October. The wettest month is January with an average of 420mm of rain.

Is the Northern Territory dangerous?

The Territory is home to exquisite (and some dangerous) wildlife so avoid feeding native animals, and exercise caution when swimming. The Northern Territory is home to some of the world's most exquisite wildlife, and some of the most dangerous.

What is the best time to visit Northern Territory?

The best time to go to the Northern Territory is in the dry season, from May-Oct, when the Red Centre is at its coolest, although it's all relative; NT's capital, Darwin, has an average temperature of 32°C all year round.