Darwin
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Darwin is situated in the Northern Territory, on the Timor Sea. The town proper is built on a low bluff overlooking Darwin harbour, flanked by Frances Bay to the east and Cullen Bay to the west. The remainder of the city is flat and low-lying, and coastal areas are home to recreational reserves, extensive beaches, and excellent fishing.
The NT has large tidal variations, so take this into account when anchoring or planning a passage.
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AUS24 Darwin & Wickham Point
- AUS26 Approaches to Port Darwin
- AUS722 Australia North Coast - Northern Territory - Beagle Gulf and Clarence Strait
Weather
Darwin has a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. The dry season runs from May to September (the southern hemisphere winter), during which nearly every day is warm and sunny, and afternoon humidity averages around 30%. There is very little rainfall between May and September. In the coolest months of June and July, the daily minimum temperature may dip as low as 14°C (56°F), but very rarely lower, and frost has never been recorded.
The wet season is associated with tropical cyclones and monsoon rains. The majority of rainfall occurs between December and March (the southern hemisphere summer), when thunderstorms are common and afternoon relative humidity averages over 70% during the wettest months. It does not rain every day during the wet season, but most days are warm to hot with plentiful cloud cover; January averages under 6 hours of bright sunshine daily. The hottest month is November, just before the onset of the main rainy season.
Weather forecast sources:
See also Northern Territory
Passages
Islands
Communication
See Australia.
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Entrance
Darwin is a port of entry for Australia. For details see Entrance: Australia.
- Customs contact details
- Customs House,
- 21 Lindsay Street,
- Darwin NT 0800
- Office hours: 08 8980 6532
- After hours: 0419 788 865
- Facsimile: 08 8980 6530
- VHF channel 16
- Quarantine contact details
- 1 Pederson Road
- Marrara DARWIN NT 0812
- Office hours: 08 8920 7000
- After hours: 0409 678 675 (on call officer)
- Customs will contact AQIS of arrival on behalf of the vessel
Boarding station for arrival
- Anchorage
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Quarantine Buoy [[Darwin#Quarantine Buoy|Quarantine Buoy]] 12°28.500'S, 130°49.950'E inside Fannie Bay or on the Northern side of sandbar outside of Cullen Bay / Emery Point. May shelter in Doctor's Gully if adverse sea conditions.
- Clearance
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Cullen Bay pontoon [[Darwin#Cullen Bay pontoon|Cullen Bay pontoon]] 12°27.106'S, °'E outside of lock. Contact Cullen Bay Lockmaster (CH 11) or Customs prior to coming alongside pontoon.
- 'Port draughts
- Deep water port subject to large tidal variations.
Berthing
Frances Bay Fishing Boat Harbour
Frances Bay Fishing Boat Harbour [[Darwin#Frances Bay Fishing Boat Harbour|Frances Bay Fishing Boat Harbour]] (Duck Pond) 12°27.332'S, 130°50.876'E This is mainly for fishing boats but yachts can be accommodated ii concrete quays. Water, electricity, toilets, showers.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +61 8 8942 1453; Fax: +XX XX XXXX-XXXX; VHF channel 68 & 11
- Address:
- Hours:
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Darwin Sailing Club
Visiting sailors may become temporary members for a small fee. The club has comprehensive facilities, washing machines and dryers, and a very good restaurant serving lunches and dinners.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61 08 8981 1700; VHF channel XX
- Address: PO Box 117, Parap NT 0804, Australia
- Hours:
Bayview Waters Marina
Bayview Waters Marina [[Darwin#Bayview Waters Marina|Bayview Waters Marina]] 12°26.514'S, 130°51.577'E Access is via a lock (open 07:00 to 18:00 local time). All facilities. No fuel berth. Quarantine certificate required before entry.
For the latest prices see Price Listing.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61889 813 788; Fax: +61889 813 733; VHF channel 68
- Lockmaster: [email protected]; Tel: +6141 8910 888 (07:00 to 18:00, 7 days a week)
- Address: 26A/90 Frances Bay Drive, Tipperary Waters NT 0820, Australia
- Hours:
Tipperary Waters Marina
Tipperary Waters Marina [[Darwin#Tipperary Waters Marina|Tipperary Waters Marina]] 12°26.514'S, 130°51.577'E Marina Facilities: laundromat, bar/restaurant, supermarket, fast food outlet. Chandlery and sail maker 2 min. away. Live-aboard surcharge charged/day/power connection.
- [email protected]; Tel: +61 08 8942 2231; VHF channel 8
- Lockmaster: Tel: +6407 075 0778, "Tipperary Lockmaster"
- Address: GPO Box 4764, Darwin, NT 0801, Australia
- Hours:
Anchorages
Fannie Bay
E of Darwin Wharf
Amenities
See individual marinas above.
Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
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Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Darwin at the Wikipedia
- Darwin at the Wikivoyage
- Vessel Inspections Dept. of Fisheries.
- Darwin Tourism
References
See Australia.
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