Tropical Summer Lightscapes

From AUD $69.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Darwin, Northern Territory
  • Product code: TLA2

Highlights include:

  • Visit 4 of Bruce Munro’s Tropical Light illuminated sculptures
  • Experience behind-the-scenes stories of the sculptures
  • See local artist exhibits on the Tropical Light trail
  • Partake a refreshing Tropical refreshment stop

Our walk begins at the HMAS Darwin Anchor site, chosen for its connection to the Harbour and Darwin’s former Navy Headquarters in the post WWII years. We follow the path to Darwin’s Waterfront Precinct, stopping to view the installations by local artists. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the first of 4 Bruce Munro’s Tropical Light installations, ‘Time and Again,’ designed specifically for this exhibition.

Discover the stories that inspired Bruce Munro to design a celebration of Darwin’s wonderful tropical summer, captured in light, where water plays a pivotal role in nature’s regeneration. Learn about the Gulumoerrgin Calendar used by the Larrakia, traditional owners of the land on which Darwin sits.

We view ‘Sun Lily’; another sculpture composed uniquely for Darwin and one of 3 installations that the Walk Darwin team volunteered on to bring the Tropical Light exhibition to life. We share a ‘behind-the-scenes’ perspective on the intricacies of each art piece and the logistical feat to bring this exhibition from the UK to Darwin.

An evening at the Waterfront isn’t complete without a refreshing stop to prepare for even more mesmerising adventures. Our theme of replenishment is enjoyed with a delightful tropical mocktail reflecting the cool waters of Darwin Harbour and a tasting of seasonal and local delights. We continue our walk under the sparkling ‘Light Shower’ and on to the seawall to view the colourful ‘Water Towers’; an interpretation of water tanks synonymous with life rural Darwin.

Our tour ends in the heart of the Waterfront’s dining precinct; the perfect location to enjoy dinner or simply relax with a refreshing drink and soak up the views.


Important:

Hotel pickups - When booking please select your nearest pickup location. Our pickup service may run ahead of schedule so please be at your pickup point 5 minutes before the time designated. 

Food allergies -This tour includes food processed on the same equipment as products containing milk, gluten, soya, egg, and nuts. 

Flexibility - Walk Darwin is open to offering this tour on another day or time. Please contact us to discuss. The tour requires a minimum of 2 paying adults.