Getting Around
Public Transport Darwinbus (tel: (08) 8924 7666) runs the local buses. The city terminal is located on Harry Chan Avenue (near Bennett Street end of the Smith Street Mall). The suburban Casuarina terminal is in Bradshaw Terrace, and the suburban Palmerston terminal is on the edge of the Palmerston Shopping Centre.
You can buy single tickets on buses and a one-day Tourcard, which allows unlimited travel until midnight, at newsagents and bus terminals.
Taxis The main taxi company is Darwin Radio Taxis (tel: 13 10 08). You could also try City Radio Taxis (tel: (08) 8981 3777).
Car Hire Car hire companies include Avis (tel: (08) 8981 9922, website: www.avis.com); Budget (tel: (08) 8981 9800; website: www.budget.com.au); Hertz (tel: (08) 8941 0944, website: www.hertznt.com); and Europcar (tel: (08) 8941 0300; www.deltaeuropcar.com.au).
Bicycle Hire Many hotels and hostels offer bicycles for rent.
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