Smith Street Mall Walking Tour | Darwin [2020] 4K
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0:00 Smith Street Mall Walking Tour
6:19 Raintree Park Walking Tour
The heart of all cities is its mall, and Darwin is no exception. The Darwin mall is a hub of activity with something for everyone. There are shops, cafes, historical facts about Darwin - even a children's playground!
The Mall is where locals and visitors can shop for Aboriginal art, locally made jewellery and tropical clothing. You can also enjoy the cool ambience relaxing at one of the many alfresco cafes. Shady Raintree Park at the northern end is popular with tourists and locals at lunchtime and many outdoor events are held there during the Dry Season.
Halfway down The Mall is one of Darwin’s oldest pubs: the former Victoria Hotel built in 1894. It was badly damaged by cyclones in 1897, 1937 and in 1974. Opposite is the Star Village Arcade, which used to house the old open-air Star Theatre.
Smith Street Mall Darwin is known locally by different names 'The Mall', 'Knuckey Street Mall', 'Darwin Mall' and 'Town Mall' are some of them.
The stucco arched façade of the former Commercial Bank now graces the Paspaley Pearls building, the world renowned company specialising in the cultivation and sale of quality south sea pearls.
Follow the historical information plaques up The Mall and learn some interesting facts about the “Great hurricane” that struck Darwin in 1897, the arrival of the first Chinese people in 1874, and the discovery of pearl shell in Darwin harbour in 1884.
At the northern end is Raintree Park. The park provides an attractive inner city open space and is often used for community functions. The two massive trees and extended awnimgs provide a pleasant setting for local office workers and visitors to enjoy a lunch time break or relax in the shade.
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