Darwin Combo: Story of WW2 Bombing Narration & Vibrant Darwin Harbour Tour
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107 Ratings
Darwin City

Darwin’s definitive Bombing of Darwin experience, with story telling and story living combining to give you unique insight into Australia’s most significant WW2 event. This double includes a visit to Darwin’s premier virtual reality experience located within the Royal Flying Doctor Tourist Facility, with a one hour Bombing of Darwin harbour cruise.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sea Darwin - From story telling to story living, this double combines Darwin’s only Bombing of Darwin cruise with a visit to Darwin’s premier virtual reality experience.

Your Bombing of Darwin cruise is a journey on the water that starts at Stokes Hill Wharf and takes in the historic wharf areas, the Pearling Luggers, the oil tanks, the wreck sites of the SS Neptuna and USS Peary, the old flying boat base at Doctors Gully, HMAS Coonawarra and the Emery Point gun emplacement.

Your Bombing of Darwin virtual reality experience is located within the RFDS Tourist Facility, and is a state of the art presentation which includes life size holograms, interactive story telling mini ghosts, virtual reality of the bombing of Darwin Harbour, replicas of a Japanese Zero aircraft and Camilla the Flying Boat, and a window of 1942 and an aerial view of the bombing raids.

Your Bombing of Darwin Double is located on Stokes Hill Wharf. You can choose to cruise first at 11am, returning back to Stokes Hill at 12.15 where you can enjoy lunch in the alfresco food halls and your leisurely experience in the RFDS Tourist Facility. Alternatively visit The RFDS Tourist Facility any time from 0930 and whet your appetite for your journey on Darwin Harbour at 11am.

For those travelling on the Big Bus, why not do the circle! Hop off at Stop 10 Stokes Hill Wharf, enjoy the RFDS Tourist Facility and then your Harbour Cruise, and then hop back on to the Big Bus at Stop 4 Cullen Bay.

What's Included
  • Entry to RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
  • One Hour Bombing of Darwin Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Sea Darwin
Please wait at Dock 2 Stokes Hill Wharf at 10:50am. The crew will come to the gate and boarding will be by booking name. You do not need to check in at the Sea Darwin office prior to boarding. You choose to go in to the RFDS either before or after the cruise, just show your ticket.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bob_s
Jun 7, 2024
An Exceptional Look into History. - The holographic cinema experience set the scene for the interactive 8 minute bombing of Darwin Harbour. The skies and the harbour were brought to life by this amazing virtual experience. And to set it all off was the Darwin Harbour cruise highlighting the areas of bombing attacks. Docked at the wharf was the HMAS Stalwart plus two new Navy Patrol Boats.
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Sonya_t
May 24, 2024
Excellent and amazing - All was excellent and very well presented Enjoyed the boat cruise and knowledge was presented very well Dolphins and extra bonus
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Christine_g
May 17, 2024
My tour - I found it very interesting to hear about the bombing of Darwin and the Royal Flying doctors was so interesting
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Marjorie_g
May 4, 2024
Fantastic & informative - All forms of story telling regarding Darwin's part in the war were very interesting and well done. We enjoyed the Harbour Cruise which was also very informative and it was lucky we had a beautiful fine day to enjoy this trip.
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Judy_b
Apr 19, 2024
A great experience - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The talk was amazing and detailed. We appreciated that the tour company adjusted our trip time as we were so Late getting off the ship. Thank you
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Chrissy_j
Apr 17, 2024
Excellent tour - Learnt so much of the history that has never been taught. Would highly recommend this tour and the operators were very friendly and helpful.
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John_d
Mar 16, 2024
Very informative and fun! - This exceeded expectation! Our guide was very informative and friendly. And the museum augmented nicely.
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Vanessa_g
Nov 22, 2023
Unique history tour of the area - Before this tour we had no idea that Australia was even bombed during WWII. The harbour cruise and commentary was well done. Following that we went to the nearby Royal Flying Doctor and Bombing of Darwin visitor centre. The movies and Virtual Reality experiences really helped bring the history to life. This was a unique tour for someone who likes history.
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Jdrew43
Nov 4, 2023
Well worth a visit - Well worth a visit. Very informative . Virtual reality of bombing of Darwin, going inside RFD plane all great experiences. .
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679mareea
Oct 21, 2023
Worth the price. - Very well organized. The narrator spoke very clearly and we could hear everything he said. There were couple of naval ships in the bay so it created more atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this tour as we really enjoyed it. Good price as you get to see the RFDS also which is very interesting.
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