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NEW TOP END PRODUCTS

BIG BUS DARWIN SUNSET & TROPICAL LIGHT TOUR

Big Bus Darwin have launched a special five-hour evening tour showcasing the spectacular sunset at East Point Reserve followed by a series of illuminated sculptures featured in the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition. The tour will operate on Wednesday and Saturday only.

Cost: $40-45

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TROPICAL LIGHT DINING & AIRBOAT PACKAGE

For travellers looking for an action-packed Tropical Light experience, Darwin Airboat Tours by Matt Wright have developed an experience filled with food, fun and adventure!

Custom-built V8 airboats will take guests on a one-hour adventure across Darwin Harbour reaping the stunning beauty of the Harbour during the tropical summer season. Guests will be able to enjoy spotting the local birdlife and wildlife and learning about the incredible tropical summer season, harbour habitat and environment with a knowledgeable guide.

Airboat fast laps will leave guests hungry for more amazing colour and tropical summer adventures.

After arriving back at Stokes Hill Wharf guests will move to the award-winning Snapper Rocks to redeem their food and beverage voucher where they’ll enjoy local seasonal produce whilst soaking in the vivid waterfront views and the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition.

Cost: $180

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CHAR RESTAURANT: A NIGHT OF INDULGENCE

To celebrate Bruce Munro: Tropical Light, Char Restaurant have created an indulgent dining experience for those who enjoy the finer things in life.

Guests will be collected in a luxury limousine and escorted to East Point Reserve, where they’ll be treated to French champagne and canapes as the sun sets over the Arafura Sea.

Following sunset, guests will return to Char for a two-course dinner paired with matched wines, before an exclusive tour of Bruce Munro: Tropical Light between main course and dessert.

Set in the Heritage listed Admiralty House, built in 1937, Char is one of Darwin’s finest dining venues.

Cost: $495 per person

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TROPICAL LIGHT ‘UNPLUGGED’ TWILIGHT CRUISE

Multi-award winning Top End operator, Sea Darwin, have announced they’ll launch a 45-minute twilight sunset cruise for the duration of the tropical summer season.

Departing Stokes Hill Wharf, the cruise will showcase the magic of a Darwin sunset during tropical summer when the sky is stretched with colour-catching storm clouds, multi-hued light and a peppering of electrical light shows.

And then, as twilight awakens, they’ll witness the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition come to life, as Sea Darwin swaps nature’s light for the conventional variety.

On conclusion, guests will disembark in perfect proximity to walk through the remainder of the 2.5km Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition.

Cost: $60-65

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TROPICAL NIGHTS AT CROCOSAURUS COVE

Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin City, will open a unique evening experience to celebrate the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition between November 2019 and April 2020 – Tropical Nights.

Featuring entertainment by The Burning Circus – a group of local circus performers – a ticket to Tropical Nights includes:

  • Full day entry ticket to Crocosaurus Cove
  • Special reptile handling
  • Tropical summer themed reptile presentations
  • Light performers and entertainment by The Burning Circus
  • Kids’ face painting

Tropical Nights at Crocosaurus Cove will open from 5.00pm – 6.30pm every Wednesday and Friday during the Top End’s tropical summer season.

Cost: Adults $36, children $23

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TROPICAL LIGHT SIGNATURE FEAST AT WHARF ONE FOOD & WINE

As darkness falls, three magical Bruce Munro: Tropical Light illuminated sculptures will light up in front of Wharf One Food & Wine, providing the perfect backdrop for the premium restaurant’s new signature feast dining experience.

Featuring a tropical mocktail on arrival, followed by a mouth-watering two or three course menu showcasing Wharf One’s most-loved signature dishes, this dining experience is the perfect prelude before embarking on the 2.5km Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition trail.

Cost: $75-90

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TROPICAL LIGHT WATERFRONT FOOD TRAIL

Darwin’s first progressive dinner will open for Bruce Munro: Tropical Light on 1 November.

Guests will enjoy a three-course meal, with one-course to be consumed at each of the Waterfront’s renowned hospitality venues, The Precinct Tavern, Wharf One Food & Wine and Coco Republic.

Highlights include:

  • A welcome tropical mocktail and tapas for each person at The Precinct
  • A selection of main courses from the Tropical Light Menu at Wharf One Food & Wine
  • Tropical dessert to take away (if preferred) at Coco Republic
  • Premium seating

Cost: $95

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TERRITORY GRAZING BOARD

Coco Republic, the newest addition to Darwin’s popular Waterfront Precinct, will offer visitors to the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition a grazing board, featuring a bountiful selection of in-season Territory produce.

Available for sale from the alfresco deck, the grazing board includes Brahman Beef croquettes, seasonal seafood, house-made condiments, delicious antipasto and seasonal fruits, plus a tropical mocktail.

The Territory Grazing board is the perfect start or end to the 2.5km Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition trail.

Cost: $35

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TROPICAL LIGHT ARTSCAPES WALKING TOUR

Walk Darwin will operate expert-led walking tours throughout Darwin’s CBD and Waterfront precincts, highlighting the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition and some of Darwin’s local artworks, including an array of giant murals that adorn the city laneways.

Along the walk, guests will learn about the inspiration for Munro’s creations and the stories which connect the exhibits to Darwin, together with unique artworks by local artisans.

Highlights include:

  • Darwin stories told by a local
  • Visit four city locations featuring Bruce Munro: Tropical Light illuminated artworks
  • View Darwin street art and public art sculptures
  • See local artist exhibits on the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light trail
  • Tropical refreshments, including ice cream

Cost: $69

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DEALS

MINDIL BEACH CASINO & RESORT TROPICAL LIGHT OFFER ONLY $299

Mindil Beach Casino & Resort, situated on Darwin’s tropical Mindil Beach, home to the famous sunset markets, is offering a special package deal to celebrate the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition.

From $299* per room for two nights, the package includes:

  • $50 food and beverage credit to spend within the resort
  • Two tropical light cocktails at the resort’s own Sandbar
  • Return transfers for two to the Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free self-parking

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YHA MELALEUCA ON MITCHELL FROM 95.00

Melaleuca on Mitchell backpackers’ accommodation are offering two exclusive holiday packages in celebration of Bruce Munro: Tropical Light.

Tropical Light package includes:

  • Three nights’ accommodation in your chosen room type
  • Breakfast daily

Cost: $95.00 per person

Explorer package includes:

  • Three nights’ accommodation in your chosen room type
  • FREE nightly BBQ before departing on the self-guided Bruce Munro: Tropical Light exhibition
  • Discounted entry to Crocosaurus Cove
  • Discounted Big Bus pass
  • Discounted four-hour bike hire
  • 10% off food at the Lost Ark
  • $10 voucher for The Tap on Mitchell
  • Drink vouchers for the hostel pool bar
  • Valid for stays from 1 November 2019 – 30 April 2020

Cost: $149.10 per person

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