NT - Darwin

In Darwin, experience the true magic of traditional MDC events. Feel the buzz of the event village, entertainment, music, and food stalls to enjoy throughout the day! Here are just a few examples of what you can expect on event day:

What’s happening on event day:

• Live music by our major partner ME ‘Sing with ME’

• Kids zone

• Partner activities from our major partner: ME, national partners: HESTA and state partners: McArthur River Mine and BreastScreenNT

• Coffee & food available from Lime Café, Darwin's Waterfront Café and Curve Café from 7:00am.

  

Start Line:  Darwin Convention Centre on Stokes Hill Road

Finish Line: Darwin Waterfront Peninsula Lawns

The course will start at the Darwin Convention Centre on Stokes Hill Road. Participants will progress via Kitchener Drive to Darwin’s oldest road (Hughes Avenue) through the shady canopy of raintrees to the Esplanade and loop back through Bicentennial Park finishing at the Darwin Waterfront Peninsula Lawns. 

Getting there
The Darwin Waterfront Precinct is an easy five-minute walk from Darwin city.

Parking
Parking is available at the Darwin Waterfront seven days a week. For more information, please visit the Darwin Waterfront website.

Accessible Parking

The Darwin Waterfront precinct has accessible car park in the following locations:

• Kitchener Drive multi-storey car park – 5 spaces located on levels 2 and above, close to the lifts.
• Stokes Hill Road car park A – 3 spaces
• Jervois Road car park – 2 spaces
• Stokes Hill Wharf – 3 spaces
• Anchorage Court – 1 space
• Fort Hill Parklands - 3 spaces

For more information, please visit the Darwin Waterfront website 

Public transport

Route 14 of the Darwin public bus network services the Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

The Check-in area
You can check-in and register on the day at the Darwin Convention Centre porte cochère.

Toilets
Available at the Darwin Waterfront Wavepool including disability bathrooms available at Darwin Waterfront

Fundraising 
On the day you'll be able to donate funds via the collection tins or via the SMS donation number (simply text MDC to 0488 849 632).

First aid
First aid tent is located within the event village.

Food & drink
BYO water in reusable bottle, use any available water dispensers at the site. Coffee and food will be available from Lime Café, Darwin’s Waterfront Café and Curve Café from 7am.

Dogs
Dog are allowed at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. Please ensure they remain on leash at all times.