Myilly Point Historic Precinct
- Address:4 Burnett Place, Darwin
- Hours:Open daily. Burnett House Museum open 10am - 3pm
- Admission:Free. High tea for two: AU$25
3:21 PM Saturday, May 26
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The Myilly Point Historic Precinct is a small group of houses built in the 1930s by the architect B.C.G. Burnett. They are the only remaining examples of this particular pre-war housing style.
The houses are light and breezy in feel, with pale colors. They're raised for ventilation and represent a European aesthetic sunnily adapted to their tropical climate.
The houses were created for top-level civil servants. Burnett House is the pick of the bunch, and is an unusual type of house called a 'Type K.' It took some hits during WWII and Cyclone Tracy, but has since been restored and functions as a museum.
It sits in a heavenly tropical garden. Take a stroll through the house, chat to the volunteers and (on a Sunday) take high tea, complete with scones, on the veranda.
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Excellent way to see the main bits of the city without a car - highly recommended Continue Reading »
This tour was great, loved the museum which I would not have thought to go to in Darwin if it had not been included on the tour. The driver Beau was funny, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, picked up from hotel and was happy to drop us off at the markets at the end of the day. Continue Reading »
Bluey was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour . Continue Reading »
Practical Info
Myilly Point is located in Larrakeyah, north of the city, southwest of the Botanical Gardens and south of Mindil Beach Reserve. It's about a 10 minute walk from the city city center.
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