discover the tropical top end and gain insight into extraordinary landscapes, pre-historic creatures, ancient aboriginal art and culture, the understated war history of this region, and the devastating 1974 cyclone tracy.the northern territory's multi-cultural capital, darwin is the closest australian capital city to the asia pacific region. the city is steeped in history and well placed to provide an insight into both the history and future of australia's geopolitical and economic engagement in the region.the territory is a vital part of our connection to the asia pacific region. even our first indigenous inhabitants of the darwin region had trading ties throughout southeast asia ? and the top end's trade with the asian region continues to grow today.