Bombing of Darwin WWII Heritage Tours

Darwin, Australia

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

We pick up from all CBD locations in Darwin

What To Expect

Darwin Aviation Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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173 reviews

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Gary is very knowledgeable about the bombing

James_T, Aug 2022

Gary has a keen interest in the bombing and brought it to life with quirky stories including his fathers involvement.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks James Garry

What really happened.

IANH_H, Jul 2022

Greg's knowledge of people's personal experience during and after the bombing was exceptional. It put a different light on the bombing rather than just facts and figures. This tour should be mandatory for all school kids in Australia, history that is only brushed over in our education. Great tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thankyou Ianh

Japanese war jokes are getting old. They just don’t stop coming… like their bombs on Darwin.

Kristy_W, Jul 2022

Garry really knew his stuff. The tour was informative and he shared some great stories. Really got us thinking… what happened to Harold Holt? lol

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thanks Kristy. What DID happen to Harold? :) Garry

A nice day for flying

Murray_R, Jun 2022

The commentary and story telling on this trip by Gary was supurb. We were taken back in time and given insights into events that have been largely covered up or unpublished. Recommended for every Australian and history buff.

Awesome Tour

Julie_L, Jun 2022

The 4 of us loved the tour. So many great untold stories from a great tour guide. Highly recommend you book this tour!

Everything about this...

BROOKE_B, May 2022

Everything about this tour was well organized, pick up/drop off on time, and very informative. But the best part of the tour was our driver & tour guide Garry, who not only has a wealth of knowledge on the area and its history, but had all the stories that you don’t find in the history books. He made this is an experience to remember, and I highly recommend this tour.

What about Darwin?

Rowena_T, May 2022

Guides explanation completed the puzzle of the history and timeline for this significant event. Humour was an added bonus!

Great experience.

Allan_R, May 2022

Great experience. The tour was excellent with a great deal of detail of what happened in Darwin and surrounds during World War 2. Very informative would highly recommend to any one visiting Darwin.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Alan

Great morning

Steve_W, May 2022

Garry is a fantastic and knowledgeable character, a perfect person for the job with lots of stories and photos to match, well worth the time and money for your stay in Darwin, thanks mate.

Excellent tour

ROBYN_H, May 2022

This tour is small and personal. Our driver and tour leader gave a passionate delivery of excellent information. I Highly recommend this tour.

WW2 bombing of Darwin tour

Antonella_B, Apr 2022

Excellent tour. Garry was very knowledgeable. Very informative and photos were sensational. Will highly recommend this.

A must do tour

jennyheiser, Mar 2022

This tour was fantastic, Gary is so knowledgeable and tells a great story. So much information and history we did not know. The tour took us around all the sights of Darwin. Thank you Gary for a great day. Highly recommend.

Interesting from start to finish!

Stu_E, Mar 2022

Garry was fun & friendly! Learnt lots on the tour. Gave us a completely different perspective of Darwin. Highly recommend if you’re into history or learning more about Darwin.

Fantastic tour - Garry was engaging and very knowledgeable

AmandaJ, Feb 2022

Fantastic tour - would go again and recommend to friends. Garry was an excellent guide, full of stories (about the bombing & other bits). He made every effort to engage with the group and made sure we were all involved in the conversation. He knew his stuff - loads of facts shared, always kept it interesting and made sure it was 'fun'. Learnt loads and had an amazing time. Thanks Garry - you were awesome

History on our doorstep

Michelle_L, Jan 2022

This is one of the best tours in Darwin. Gary was fabulous his knowledge and passion for Australian history was more than i think most aussies know! Highly recommend this tour.

Fabulous and funny

Frank_D, Aug 2021

The whole morning. Garry’s knowledge and enthusiasm about the subject was both educational and entertaining

A great morning around Darwin.

Rod_C, Jun 2021

Garry provided accurate, interesting and entertaining commentary, and the tour gave a good understanding of the history. It was much more than just a history though. Well worth doing.

Well worthwhile

Dianne_J, Jun 2021

A very enjoyable and interesting morning. Gary provided info we'd never heard before in an easy humorous way. Very worthwhile

Enlightening and entertaining

Stephen_J, May 2021

Gary was very entertaining with many stories to share; some true and some speculative. His knowledge of the bombing was quite extensive and he told us facts that we were not aware of. i.e. the sunken Japanese submarine in the harbor, the Brisbane Adelaide line. I won't say anymore as it would spoil his narrative. Gary wrote a book which is available for purchase and I can't wait to give it a read. I would not think that many people know the full story of the bombings but I think Gary's knowledge comes pretty close. He shares his theories around the submarine, the sinking of the Sydney and Harold Holt. Lots of laughs and he is what I would call a true blue aussie. I think a lot of school age children and adults alike could learn a lot from this man. Definitely worth taking this tour.

Don’t miss tour

Chris_D, Mar 2021

Excellent stories and knowledge. An enjoyable morning with great company. The highlight of our vacation.