Bicentennial Park (Darwin)

Bicentennial Park

Darwin War Memorial

Bicentennial Park is a large area of parkland located in the Darwin city centre, Darwin, Northern Territory. It runs the length of Darwin's waterfront which looks over Darwin Harbour. The park stretches from Northern Territory Parliament House to Doctor's Gully. The park is home to monuments dedicated to those who died during the Bombing of Darwin, including: the Cenotaph War Memorial, the Civilian Memorial and the USS Peary Memorial.^[1]

Major festivals that are held at Bicentennial Park include Greek Glenti where the Greek community gathers to celebrate their culture and food. Other major festivals are May Day and the Darwin Festival.^[2]

References

↑ "Bicentennial Park". City of Darwin, Life@the Top. Darwin City Council. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
↑ "Bicentennial Park Festivals". NT Travel.

External links

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Darwin landmarks

Buildings and structures	Berrimah Prison Convention Centre Darwin Correctional Centre Evolution on Gardiner Fannie Bay Gaol Outrigger Pandanas Parliament House Royal Darwin Hospital Victoria Hotel

Precincts	Casuarina Square Smith Street

Parks and open spaces	Bicentennial Park Charles Darwin National Park George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Cultural institutions	Darwin Military Museum Northern Territory Library Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory

Sport	Darwin Football Stadium Gardens Oval Hidden Valley Raceway Marrara Oval

Transportation	Airport Darwin railway station

Entertainment	Darwin Entertainment Centre Skycity Darwin

Beaches and islands	Mindil Beach

Coordinates: 12°27′39″S 130°50′13″E / 12.460945°S 130.837061°E / -12.460945; 130.837061

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