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The Defence of Darwin Experience is managed by Darwin Military Museum on behalf of the Northern Territory Government. It was established to tell a story of Darwin's role in World War II and is dedicated to the period 1932 to 1945 - a very important time in Territory history. The Defence of Darwin Experience opened on 18 February 2012, which was in time to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. Defence of Darwin Experience is the first facility in Australia to provide visitor with an immersive, interactive, multimedia experience which extends beyond the physical walls of the precinct 'hub'. The Defence of Darwin Experience is fully airconditioned inlcuding a gift shop and cafe. The Darwin Military Museum is only a step outside of the Defence of Darwin Experience, providing visitors with a different experience: artillery pieces; vehicles, uniforms, firearms, models and paintings and much more. The Darwin Military Museum is the original military museum which was established from the 1960s by the Royal Australian Association of the Northern Territory. The Darwin Military Museum is continuing to expand by adding more exhibitions to further educate visitors of Northern Australia involvement in WWII. Defence of Darwin Experience and Darwin Military Museum has formed a large World War II precinct at East Point. Visitors can move through the precinct and view the displays and exhibitions offered by both facilities.
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5434 Alec Fong Lim Drive East Point, Darwin, Northern Territory 0801 Australia
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  1. 3.0 of 5 stars
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    Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin
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    1. Mindil Beach Casino Resort

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    1,124 reviews
    Gilruth Avenue The Gardens, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia
    4.6 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #1 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "This is my 3rd stay here in 3 years. Different rooms, different views, different floors but every stay good. The location is great and immediately puts me in holiday mode. The grounds are well kept and the pools..."
  3. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin in Darwin

    3. Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

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    29 reviews
    122 Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.1 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #3 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "We stayed here for a night then stored our luggage & went to another city, came back for another night before leaving Australia. Breakfast was included in our reservation. They had poached eggs & crappy scrambled..."
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  4. 4. Cullen Bay Resorts

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    366 reviews
    Cullen Bay Serviced Appts 26-32 Marina Bvd Cullen Bay, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia
    4.7 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #4 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Fantastic view, great location, good places to eat. Within walking (or free bus ride) to Darwin City, Mindil Markets & Casino. Upper floor apartment spacious but showing it's age & definately could do with a make..."

  5. 5. The Smith Hotel

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    608 reviews
    81 Smith Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.2 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #5 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Comfy bed, good location, good service from 24 hour reception. We stayed in this hotel for 8 nights, was wet season so less busy but we had a great time. Pool was a plus and great to relax by. Would stay again"

  6. 6. Travelodge Resort Darwin

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    2,387 reviews
    64 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.2 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #6 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "This Resort is just off a main road and is located about 22 mins walk to Waterfront which was convenient to the event I was attending. Woolworth is just across the road from the resort which is a bonus! adding to..."
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  7. 7. Vitina Studio Motel

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    225 reviews
    38 Gardens Rd, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    5.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #7 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "We spent a lovely three nights here visiting Darwin. Room has everything you need. Bed is very comfortable. Staff are friendly and professional. Breakfast room service, which was included in our price was great. We..."
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  8. 8. H on Mitchell Hotel

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    198 reviews
    105 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.0 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #8 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Disappointing 'service' at this hotel which relies on location. I was there for five nights and my room was not serviced during the entire five days. I suspect there is only one cleaning team that works from the..."
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  9. 9. Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin

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    2,500 reviews
    88 The Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #9 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "This hotel is comfortable, with large rooms, good air conditioning (important for Darwin!) and great water pressure with no lack of hot water. It is however a bit tired especially in terms of the bathroom with a..."

  10. 10. Darwin City Hotel

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    222 reviews
    59 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #10 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Very conveniently located in the centre of the city, very clean and well cared for. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The pool is small and out of the way somewhat. Beds and pillows very soft and..."

  11. 11. Mantra Pandanas Darwin

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    1,414 reviews
    43 Knuckey St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #11 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Our Mantra Pandanas apartment was everything we needed for our stay. Clean and comfortable and we had a great view/balcony over the city and harbour. Great location to everything in CBD Darwin. Bed was comfortable..."
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    12. Argus Hotel Darwin

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    374 reviews
    13 Shepherd St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.0 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #12 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Basic brekky is OK. Beds are very firm. Shower over bath, a very narrow bath, some rooms have walk ins. Very clean. Juliet balconies are nice. Staff helpful/ 24hr front desk. Handy to most things but in a quiet..."

  13. 13. Novotel Darwin CBD

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    1,795 reviews
    100 Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.4 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #13 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Ordinary hotel. Location is nice but the hotel is tired and in need of a renovation. It was comfortable enough, but pretty basic. The restaurant used an excessive amount of salt so food was not edible. Bar staff..."
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  14. 14. Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

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    1,278 reviews
    31 Woods St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #14 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "We really enjoyed our stay here. Had a 1 bed apartment with views over the harbour. Comfortable bed; functional but crowded bathroom thanks to washing machine and dryer; ok lounge and kitchenette with coffee pod..."
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  15. 15. Marrakai Luxury All Suites Darwin

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    148 reviews
    93 Smith St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.0 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #15 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Very nice apartments.....dated but clean. Wonderful views from the balcony. They fitted us in at short notice when we were stuck with no accommodation. Very friendly and helpful staff. I would definitely stay..."

  16. 16. DCH on Mitchell

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    1 review
    50 Mitchell Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #16 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Unbelievable hotel from the time we checked in to our departure. Couldn’t fault anything staff are amazing from the front of house and the back of house. Clean rooms, house keepers are wonderful checking if we..."

  17. 17. Anka Bar Top End Hotel

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    3 reviews
    Cnr Daly and Mitchell Sts, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    5.9 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #17 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "I stayed at that hotel 10 days in November 2003 and 20 days in April 2006. If I ever go to Darwin once again, I'll chose the Top End Hotel. This hotel is located in the center of the city, next to the bicentennial..."

  18. 18. Palms Motel

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    27 reviews
    100 McMinn St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    5.4 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #18 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "What a great accommodation. It’s at the heart of the action in Darwin, a hotel with character and feels close to nature with lots of trees and Orange footed scrub hens. The staff were always friendly and eager to..."

  19. 19. Darwin Esplanade Central Apartment Hotel

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    4 reviews
    88 Esplanade, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #19 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Good location but desk was never attended. On arrival in middle of day I had to ring a mobile number and wait for someone to come. There was no one there at check out or on the one other occasion during my 4 day..."

  21. 21. Quality Hotel Darwin Airport

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    302 reviews
    225 McMillans Rd Jingili, Darwin, Northern Territory 0810 Australia
    6.4 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #21 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Close to the airport, this is a great place to stay between flights. We arrived in Darwin very late and were picked up quickly in the shuttle bus. The room was clean and comfortable, with basic tea and coffee..."
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  22. 22. Value Inn Darwin

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    422 reviews
    50 Mitchell St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #22 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Good location in the middle of Darwin city, this accommodation is simple and reasonably friendly. We found the cockroaches friendly, too. The air-conditioning units were old-fashioned and noisy. But we'd probably..."

  23. 23. Paravista Motel

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    146 reviews
    Holiday Units 5 Mackillop St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0820 Australia
    3.9 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #23 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "We enjoyed out stay as the room had everything that we needed for our stay. The air conditioning worked well as it was still very hot even in early june. The rooms and bathroom decor are dated but its clean and the..."

  24. 24. Mercure Darwin Airport Resort

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    954 reviews
    1 Sir Norman Brearly Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory 0812 Australia
    6.6 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #24 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "How good could this Hotel be with a couple of additions. Being close to the airport is a huge advantage but also central, staff, amenities, rooms were great. The pool is fantastic but No Shade! Cafe needs to..."

  25. 25. ibis Darwin Airport Hotel

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    1 review
    1A Sir Norman Brearley Drive Darwin International Airport, Darwin, Northern Territory 0812 Australia
    6.6 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Check-in for the Ibis rooms is with the very friendly and efficient reception staff shared with the Mercure and Novotel properties on the same site who kindly offered a buggy ride the short distance to the Ibis..."

  26. 26. Darwin City Point Hotel

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    106 reviews
    Cnr Mitchell & McLachlan St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.1 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #26 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "This place is now called Poinciana Inn, same location. I was arriving after 1am from the airport as many Darwin flights do. I called twice to ask how to get access to my room, didn't get a callback until some time..."

  27. 27. Frontier Hotel Darwin

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    194 reviews
    3 Buffalo Ct, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    5.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #27 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "Please make the singer on Saturday night go away. He is terrible!!!! Seriously you cannot expect people to listen to this garbage. He is out of tune and screams. We have a lot of talent in Darwin, he just isn’ up to..."

  28. 28. Luma Luma Holiday Apartments Hotel

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    131 reviews
    Corner of Woods Street & Knuckey Streets, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #28 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "My Son and I stayed at the Luma Luma Apartments for 5 nights. I found the Reception Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help and assist you. However the room and house keeping was below standard..."

  29. 29. Air Raid City Lodge

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    6 reviews
    35 Cavenagh St, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia
    6.5 km from Defence of Darwin Experience
    #29 Best Value of 43 Hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience
    "I was looking for something cheap enough and away from the main strip in Darwin which is Mitchel street, was quite concerned as i read reviews but none of the posted ones were recent so I thought ONE NIGHT and if it..."
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Popular hotels near Defence of Darwin Experience in Darwin that have a pool include:
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront - Traveller rating: 4/5
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