SO FAR, YET SO NEAR

Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting.

Within fifteen kilometres of our home are tunnels constructed into the natural cliff face, the headland on which Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, stands.

During World War Two, the tunnels housed surveillance equipment and cannons with ship-destroying capacity.

These runnels have become a major tourist attraction. Guided tours and commentary are offered.

I know this from what people have told me. These tunnels attract people from all over the world – but I have never visited.

We have lived in Darwin for 37 years.

2 thoughts on “SO FAR, YET SO NEAR

  1. It’s remarkable how the history of Darwin is right at your doorstep with these World War Two tunnels! The fact that they’ve been repurposed into a major tourist attraction, complete with guided tours, shows the deep historical significance of your area. It’s always intriguing to discover such important pieces of history so close to home. What do you think might inspire you to finally visit these tunnels? Is there a particular aspect of their history or structure that you find most interesting?

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