Aquascene

At Doctors Gully, right in the heart of Darwin, is Aquascene, where hundreds of fish come to shore at high tide to be fed by hand.

Today visitors come from near and far to participate in this unique spectacle. Trays of bread are provided at regular intervals during the feeding period for hand feeding the mullet and milkfish.

Many other species including catfish, rays, cod, diamond fish and parrot fish may also be seen in the shallows if you watch carefully.

Darwin Harbour is subject to tide movements of up to 8 metres and the fish that visit Aquascene can only come to the shore for a few hours each day, then must return to sea with the tide.

Souvenirs and refreshments are available at the kiosk. Take a look and see their new jumping barra carved from a single piece of marble, along with the many other statues.