Darwin WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Darwin, Northern Territory
Tunnels dug under the city centre in 1943 to store fuel for the war effort, now holding photos and wartime displays. Darwin was bombed repeatedly from February 1942, a chapter many visitors overlook. Cool and dry inside on a hot day.
- Nearest town
- Darwin, Northern Territory
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- -12.4672, 130.8465
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July–August. Hot in all year round. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Darwin WWII Oil Storage Tunnels?
Darwin WWII Oil Storage Tunnels is in Darwin, Northern Territory, at GPS -12.4672, 130.8465.
What is there to see near Darwin WWII Oil Storage Tunnels?
Places worth a stop nearby: Stokes Hill Wharf (0 km), Mindil Beach Sunset Market (3 km), George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens (3 km) and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (4 km).
When is the best time to visit Darwin WWII Oil Storage Tunnels?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July–August. Hot in all year round. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)