Dameo Ra Walk Path in CBD Darwin in Northern
Territory Australia
In Darwin a commemorative Pathway has been created
in Damoe-Ra Park, which is situated on the Esplanade opposite
Parliament House and leads down to the Deck
Chair Cinema. Damoe-Ra Park is a fitting venue for the Tribute
pathway. It was a central and essential site for the traditional
inhabitants, the Larrakia people, and the early European settlers.
Damoe-Ra was named by Larrakia elder Topsy Secretary, referring
to a natural spring located a little further north, on Lameroo
Beach. In 1992 it was chosen as the site to commemorate the significant
role women have played in the Northern Territory. Territory women
artists are responsible for the design and development of all
Tribute features.
On July 6th, 2004 the mosaic pathway in Damoe-Ra
Park which commemorates the historical contribution of women in
the Northern Territory was opened. The unique pathway, which will
be revealed during a Picnic in the Park, recognises the 21 recipients
of the Tribute to Territory Women.
There is clear signage for this path from the Esplanade
and from the Deckcahir Cinema. It's rather hard to get lost.
This staging area and information dipaly is around
200 metres from gevernment house and opposite the Admistrator's
offical offices on the Esplanade.
Most folks this the Esplanade finishes as it rounds
the bend to met up at Mitchell Street but there is a 1 klm lenght
continueing alongside Parliament House that you really should
walk or drive along.
Damoe-Ra pathway is situated on the Esplanade opposite
(virtually behind) Parliament House and a few metres down from
Government House and leads down to the Darwin
Deck Chair Cinema.
Walking from the Smith Street Mall to the Deckchair
Cinema then take the Damoe Ra walkway from the Esplanade.
Recently upgraded, this route is direct and well
lit with harbour views!
Safety - Late at night always walk with a friend
anywhere.
Damoe-Ra Pathway - Also we note that another extensions
comes out at the World War 11 Naval Oil Tunnels on Kitchener Drive.
Kitchener Drive is the road that runs from the the first wharf
being Stokes
Hill Wharf past the Iron Ore Wharf and ends up at the Fort
Hill Wharf where the cruise ships dock and certain visitng
navy ships dock.
From the new Convention Centre it's approx. 900m
to this pathway.