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Northern Territory
Elsey Homestead Replica The Elsey Homestead Replica is an authentic replica that was especially constructed for the film ' We of the Never Never'. Every detail is duplicated down to the hand hewn local Cypress Pine. Nearby are Aboriginal gunyas, or wurlies, built with the advice of local Aboriginal elders. Aboriginal Australia Art and Culture Centre , Alice Springs , Northern Territory Welcome to Arrernte
country Alice Springs (Mparntwe). For 40,000 years, this area has been a
traditional 'meeting place' for the trading of artefacts, knowledge, art and
culture. The gallery at the Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre includes a display
of local Arrernte culture and an Aboriginal music museum. Learn to play a
didjeridoo at the only didjeridu university in the world. Activities also
include boomerang and spear throwing, billy tea and damper, as well as a bush
tucker experience. You will need an hour to view this attraction and tours are
available. Aboriginal culture is presented in the form of an exciting range of
half to three day tours conducted by local Aboriginal guides interpreters
available in French and German translation brochures. Please note that
activities vary from day to day and from season to season. Please enquire at the
Centre for a daily guide of what's on. Special tours for groups or individuals
are available on request. ANZAC Hill The most visited landmark
in Alice Springs, ANZAC Hill is the ideal spot for an overview of the town. The
lookout affords a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the beautiful MacDonnell
Ranges. ANZAC Hill has significance for the local Aboriginal people. The Anzac
Hill Memorial was unveiled on 25 April 1934 (Anzac Day) and was originally
dedicated to all those members of the armed services who had paid the supreme
sacrifice during World War I. It has now become a memorial to all those who have
served in the defence of their country during all wars in which Australia has
participated.
Darwin Harbour
Darwin Harbour is twice the size of Sydney Harbour with
sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing
vessels. There are cultured pearl farms, mangrove tidal areas and sandy beaches.
Take a voyage of discovery around the foreshores or spend a day out fishing for
Barramundi, Jewfish, Golden Snapper and Threadfin Salmon, or go for the
adventure of scuba diving around the wrecks. There are a number of very popular
options for discovering the true extent of the harbour. Enjoy a relaxing cruise
on an old pearl lugger, a thrilling flight in a seaplane, a gentle hovercraft
trip, or for the more adventurous, helicopter flights are available. Kakadu National Park
Kakadu National Park has been placed on the World
Heritage list for it's outstanding natural and cultural values. The Park has
some of the most extensive collections of rock art in the world which are
reminders of the Aboriginal people's long association with the land. Kakadu also
has impressive scenery, including towering red escarpment country, vast wetlands
and extensive woodlands, including scattered pockets of rainforest. Today, the
Park is managed jointly by its traditional Aboriginal owners and the staff of
Parks Australia. We
recommend only fully licensed and insured/registered
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