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Darwin’s Wet Season Draws Visitors to Litchfield and Tiwi Islands
Heavy rain on 1 November marks the start of Darwin’s wet season, attracting tourists to nearby natural and cultural attractions.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On 1 November, Darwin experienced its first heavy rain in almost six months, signalling the start of the wet season. Local residents celebrated the downpour, which is often brief and followed by rainbows, while tourists were drawn to Litchfield National Park’s waterfalls and the Tiwi Islands’ art tours.
The article notes that visitors to Litchfield can swim in Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole, spotting native fish such as sooty grunters and northern purple‑spotted gudgeons. The park’s 1400 km² of sandstone country also hosts cascades, jump‑ups and the “Lost City” rock formations.
In Darwin, food lovers can try the city’s unofficial dish, laksa, at Parap Village Markets or the twice‑weekly Mindil Beach Sunset Market. The waterfront has also opened a high‑end laksa stall and a fine‑diner serving macadamia‑crusted barramundi.
Art enthusiasts can visit the 170 murals around the city or take a 2.5‑hour ferry to the Tiwi Islands, where the Tiwi by Design tour includes a welcome ceremony, a tour of Wurrumiyanga township and a visit to a historic mission precinct.
Key facts
- Darwin’s first heavy rain of the wet season fell on 1 November 2026 (smh.com.au)
- Litchfield National Park offers swimming at Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole (smh.com.au)
- Darwin’s unofficial dish is laksa, served at Parap Village Markets and Mindil Beach Sunset Market (smh.com.au)
- The Tiwi Islands host a 2.5‑hour ferry art tour including Wurrumiyanga township (smh.com.au)
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au — originally reported as “Darwin food and culture: From the city's best laksa to Tiwi Islands art tours, everything you need to know for a Northern Territory getaway”
