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Highlights of Darwin and Surrounds
Located on a tropical tip on the north coast of the Northern Territory and bordered on three sides..
Litchfield National Park InformationLitchfield National Park is an easy hour-and-a-half journey from Darwin, and is one of the Top..
Darwin Harbour InformationDotted with sunken ships from World War II, Cyclone Tracy and confiscated Indonesian fishing..
Mindil Beach InformationApart from being s simply beautiful place, Mindil Beach is famous for its markets. The markets..
Territory Wildlife Park InformationThis world acclaimed Territory Wildlife Park is nestled in 400 hectares of natural bushland and..
Florence Falls InformationFlorence Falls is one of several scenic waterfalls and safe swimming holes in Litchfield National..
Casuarina Beach InformationCasuarina Coastal Reserve protects a large coastal area between the mouth of Rapid Creek and Lee..
Cullen Bay InformationCullen Bay is a recently developed complex of serviced apartments, luxury houses, shops and..
Adelaide River InformationThe Adelaide River snakes its way south from the Van Diemen Gulf, through Djukbinj National Park..
East Point Military Museum InformationThe East Point Military Museum was originally set up as an artillery museum by the Royal Australian..
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre InfoStep back in time and explore Northern Territory heritage. The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre..
Holmes Jungle Nature Park InformationHolmes Jungle Nature Park protects one of the few remaining areas of monsoon forest in the Darwin..
Tiwi Islands InformationLocated 80 kilometres north of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands are the combination of Bathurst and..
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Set in a tropical garden on the Darwin Harbour at Bullocky Point is the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). The MAGNT collections place the region's art, history and culture in an Australian and international context through research, interpretation and collection development.
These collections encompass Aboriginal art and material culture, visual arts, craft, Southeast Asian and Oceanic art and maritime archaeology, Northern Territory history and natural sciences. The MAGNT complex consists of five major permanent galleries, a touring gallery, educational facilities for school groups, a theatre, the Museum Shop and the Cornucopia Museum Cafe.
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A prominent event on the MAGNT exhibition program is the annual Telstra presents the National Aboriginal Art Award and Torres Strait Islander Art Award. Established in 1984 by the MAGNT specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Straight artists, the Award sponsored by Telstra attracts entries from the NT and Interstate and is renowned for presenting diversity and innovation in contemporary Aboriginal art.
The MAGNT also presents a yearly exhibition program and tours exhibitions with the NT, nationally and internationally. This comprehensive program is developed incorporating touring exhibitions from other museums and art galleries as well as MAGNT initiated exhibitions which from time to time feature Territory artists. There is a permanent gallery devoted to the tragic events Cyclone Tracey as well as numerous other displays.
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Highlights of Northern Territory
For most of us the site of Uluru or Ayers Rock to use the European name is pretty familiar from..
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) InformationThe Olga's as they are best known, are called Kata Tjuka in the language of the traditional owners..
Alice Springs InformationIf you’re looking for the quintessential Australian outback experience then Alice Springs has..
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) InformationNitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) comprises 13 stunning gorges framed by dramatic sandstone cliffs and the..
Kakadu and Arnhem Land InformationNo visit to the Top End can ever be complete unless you experience the magnificent World Heritage..
Kings Canyon InformationDeep in the Red Centre of Australia, almost 500 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs and nearby..
Katherine InformationKatherine is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory, with a population of around 11,000..
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