Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours
Overview
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4 hours
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Learn about Darwin's unique history on this personalised, entertaining and interactive tour with a local guide. You'll hear personal family stories from World War II and the bombing of Darwin and leave with a new understanding of Australian History - however this is more than just a history tour!!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Darwin Aviation Museum
You will see aircraft from most Australian war conflicts. See beautiful Darwin city and harbor sights at the same time
What‘s Included
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great stories of survival
Odyssey282449,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, so fascinating! We had a horrible stormy day so we weren't able to get out at all the regular stops, but it was still a great tour. Garry's stories of the people involved were so much more meaningful and brought the events of 1942 to life, more so than simply facts about the attacks. Whenever he had a story of survival, we cheered, "Yayyy, they lived!" The visit to Darwin Aviation museum where there was a B-52 bomber was also a highlight. Oh, and he provided delicious "fruit" snacks, haha!
A must do tour!!
Adventure43065940081,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gary was the best host — incredibly welcoming and highly knowledgeable. The tour was both informative and fun, filled with fascinating places and interesting architecture. We learned so much and enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend! Phil, Rachel & Michaela
John and Leslie and Darwin
John T,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gary was an outstanding guide, and we saw a wonderful cross-section of Darwin, and learn about the Japanese aerial attack in 1942. Visit to the aircraft museum was wonderful as well. Gary is so enthusiastic about his topic, that we could not fail to share that enthusiasm and to thoroughly enjoy this trip.
A great Tour
Elizabeth P,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour with Gary.,we enjoyed his detailed knowledge of the bombing of Darwin and his great sense of humour.We would highly recommend this tour.
Best tour ever, thanks gaz
Retired196063,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must, Gary was the best guide we could have experienced this with. His knowledge and witt were amazing. We felt like one of the family and heard some amazing untold stories. Loved it and would do it again anytime, cheers Gary from Baz and Janjne
The original and best!
691janed,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gary arrived with a smile and a handshake. Into the clean and air-conditioned vehicle we jump and off to pick up the other tourers who were also greeted warmly. Gary has a lovely charm about him and it set the tone for the tour. He has lived locally for some time so knows and understands the Darwin area well giving hints and tips about things to see and do. So informative and he is really invested in the people who are part of his story. Many family members of the people he mentions have done the tour with him which only serves to bring more to the tour experience. Thanks for a great morning and would recommend this tour to anyone.
Darwin’s history brought to life
R845HDdianneg,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for an amazing history lesson Garry! We learned so much from you about the bombings, the people, the characters and the city itself! Thankyou!
Great informative tour
Tripguru5,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went of the tour with Garry, he was a wealth of knowledge on the bombing of Darwin and also had family links which was great to hear about. Also a bit of fun and a few jokes on the day during the drive around, visited the Wharf, East point, various other spots showing bullet damage, the submarine net area and ended with the Aviation Museum. Would recommend this tour as if was small and personal.
Must do
Pioneer05577823215,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Door to door service, Gary is a historian, well informed, humorous and flexible. Tour is a great experience and includes the Aviation museum.
A great informative and entertaining experience.
Obr ontheroad,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific tour. Garry has an extensive knowledge of Darwin and its WW11 history with many stories and more including Cyclone Tracy. He took us to many places to point out some of this history. It was informative, fascinating and very entertaining. We were fortunate to be accompanied by a fellow passenger who had done the tour several times before and had equally fascinating personal family stories to add. A great experience.
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