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The lively city of Darwin is one of the most colorful destinations in Australia's Northern Territory, and locum tenens can soak up its vibrant atmosphere on a walk through the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
First built in 1886, this attraction is named after George Brown, a former garden curator and mayor of Darwin who helped restore the facility to its former glory in the wake of a devastating cyclone in 1974. Following this refurbishment, the Botanic Gardens have become an important part of the recreational and scientific life of the city's citizens.
Many travelers visit this facility to see its diverse array of northern Australian monsoon flora, including mangroves, monsoon vine thickets, wet forests from the Tiwi Island and brush from the Arnhem Land. In addition to these local plants, the garden is also home to a range of native and foreign tropical species such as cycads, palms, gingers and heliconias.
Tourists who go to the George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens can also see the city's former Wesleyan Methodist Church, the oldest surviving structure in the city. This religious building was relocated from its old spot on Knuckey Street in 2000, helping the gardens reflect the history of Darwin.