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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Darwin

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Darwin, Australia

Updated July 6, 2018

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Cage of Death

Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.
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World War II ended before these tunnels built to protect vital oil from Japanese bombs were ever used.
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