Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AROUND DARWIN
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Mandorah
Mandorah is a low-key, relaxed residential beach suburb looking out across the harbour to
Darwin. It sits on the tip of Cox Peninsula, 128km by road from Darwin but only 6km
across the harbour by regular ferry. The main reason to visit is for the ferry ride across the
harbour and a few drinks or dinner at the super-friendly pub. The nearby Wagait Aborigin-
al community numbers around 400 residents.
The
Mandorah Beach Hotel
( 08-8978 5044;
www.mandorahbeachhotel.bigpondhosting.com
; d/f $88/110; )
has sublime views over
the beach and turquoise water to Darwin. All rooms in the refurbished motel have a fridge,
TV and air-con. Even if you don't stay the night, the pub and restaurant (mains $13 to
$26, open for lunch to 2pm, and dinner) food is great, and there's live music some week-
ends in season.
dozen daily services (adult/child return $25/12.50), with the first departure from the Cul-
len Bay Marina in Darwin at 6.30am and the last at 10pm (midnight on Friday and
Saturday). The last ferry from Mandorah is at 10.20pm (12.20am Friday and Saturday).
Bookings not required.
