CHRISTMAS
AT THE TOP
MARTY LEDWICH, WWW.RVEETHEREYET.COM
IS THIS THE ULTIMATE FESTIVE-SEASON HOLIDAY DESTINATION?
It’s about this time of the year that our thoughts
turn to the Christmas and New Year period and
finding a suitable holiday destination. For many
families, it’s the same place every year but that
can get quite mundane.
If you're like Kylie and I, you like to mix it up
occasionally. The problem is, by the time you've
gotten around to finding a place that interests
you, it’s likely to be fully booked. What's worse,
if you do manage to find somewhere that has
availability, the chances are it will be packed out,
making it a less-than-peaceful festive getaway.
However, I reckon we've found the perfect Christmas
holiday destination: Darwin.
ARE YOU NUTS?
Straight away I can hear the chorus shouting, ‘Are
you nuts?’
Darwin is miles away from anywhere, December
to January is right at the peak of the build-up to
the wet season, it’s frightfully hot and humid, and didn't
they have a cyclone on Christmas Day one year?
Yes… I’ll admit Darwin during this time of year has
its drawbacks. But think about the positives. As
far as visitors and holidaymakers are concerned,
the place is virtually deserted. The caravan parks,
of which there are several, are empty, meaning
you get all the facilities to yourself. The national
parks are brimming with life from the rains and,
thanks to the lack of visitors, you can get photos
of the famous landmarks with no annoying photo-
bombers.
What’s more, Darwin is a fantastic, modern city
with loads of bars and restaurants all offering
great food from all over the world. The place is
steeped in history, particularly from the World
War II years, with lots of fantastic, preserved
sites to visit. And Darwin sports some family-
friendly amusements that should keep the kids
entertained for hours. What more do you want?
Mindil Beach sunset
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