Travellers Auto Barn Darwin Office
"You'll never never know, if you never never go!"
Darwin is like a different world. In fact, you would be excused from thinking Sydney and Darwin are in two different countries, which they would be on most other continents. Darwin is always warm and packed with friendly people known as Darwinites.
It has a laid back and slower pace, even in the 'Green Season' it's an awesome place to visit. So much to do and all based around the awesome natural beauty of the Top End.
Our man in Darwin is Ian 'hampto' Hampton, no idea why they call him hampto. When you see Ian can you please ask him how he can handle living in such a hot & steamy place with that huge ginger beard?
Darwin is one of those places where it pays to book ahead to get a good deal. If you are thinking of buying a car we would certainly recommend you visit the Darwin Branch, Hampto is no car dealer, in fact he's bloody hopeless at selling cars, so if you hate slick car salesmen, then you'll love HAMPTO!!
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13 Daly St
Darwin NT 0800
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Telephone:
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08 8941 7700
08 8941 7199
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Trading Hours:
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Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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| Services: |
· Stationwagon, Campervan & 4WD Bushcamper Rentals
· Sales with Guaranteed Buyback
· Third Party Property Insurance
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Important Note:
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As Darwin is a remote city, vehicles in general tend to be a little more expensive than in other cities. Also, a constant supply of vehicles is also hard to achieve and therefore we are likely to run out of vehicles. If you are considering purchasing your vehicle from Travellers Auto Barn and picking it up in Darwin, it is strongly recommended that you place a deposit prior to arrival ensuring a vehicle is reserved for you.
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| Climate: |
Dry Season:
May to October
Average Temp 32°C
Humidity 30%
Green Season:
November to April
Average Temp 32°C
Humidity 80%
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| Events: |
Christmas, Boxing Day: 25th & 26th December
New Years Day: 1st January
Australia Day: 26th January
Easter: 13th, 14th & 15th April 2006
Anzac Day: 25th April
Queens Birthday: 2nd Monday in June
Labour Day: 1st Monday in May
Tourism NT: www.travelnt.com and www.nttc.com.au
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How to Find Us:
Nearest Supermarket:
Woolworth's
Smith Street, Darwin
Nearest Petrol Station:
Shell Service Station
Stuart Highway
Nearest Wash Bay:
Shell Service Station
Stuart Highway
Local Hostels:
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First Stop Recommendation:
North:
Lee Point (45 min drive)
South:
Katherine (4 hours Drive)
Shadylane Caravan Park
East:
Litchfield (2 hours Drive)
Litchfield National Park
Kakadu (3 hours Drive)
Kakadu Lodge
West:
You will end up in the water!!
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 About Darwin
Darwin, so close to the Indonesia archepelego, is the multicultural hub for the Northern Territory and the gateway to areas such as Kakadu and the Litchfield National Park. And of course with only a short drive on a Darwin scale, about 12 hours, you can visit the breathtaking Uluru.
Some Facts:
Names: Darwin is named after the philosopher Charles Darwin, famous for developing the theory of Evolution. The Northern Territory is so called because until recently the area was largely governed from Canberra, and not by a state government as with other states.
Geography: The Territory stretches from the centre of Australia where places such as the inland city of Alice Springs and Uluru are located to the rainforest/national park areas of the Kakadu and Arnhem Land in the north. Numerous islands off the coast of Darwin also comprise the Northern Territory.
 Climate: The annual monsoon influences the weather in the Top End along with the extensive land mass in the centre. Summers (December, January and February, coincide with the wet, monsoon rainy season. Temperatures are hot (35+ degrees Centigrade) and the air is extremely humid. Winter (June, July and August) is the best time to visit when the day-time temperature is in the comfortable mid 20 degrees and the humidity is low. It is usually pretty dry during this time of the year.
Night time temperatures in the inland areas, especially during winter, can be as low as -4 degrees centigrade and warm clothing, including jackets is advised.
 Driving the Northern Territory: There is simply no other way to explore the Northern Territory. From the adventurous 4x4 drives of the Gunbarrel Highway, Simpson Desert and the Tanami Track's to the sealed roads to the major attractions, you surely have to drive the NT to really experience it!
For an excellent guide to best drives of the NT, check out the NTEXPLORE Website! The website gives you detailed itineraries for such drives as the Explorers Way, Natures Way, the Macdonnell Loop and the Pioneers Path.
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