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Relocating to Darwin
Moving to Darwin from Canada, is trading cold, snowy winters of Canada for the tropical warmth of Australia, Darwin. Located in the Northern Territory, Darwin offers a laid-back lifestyle, an exotic culture, and, most importantly, year-round sunshine. However, moving from Canada to Darwin requires some careful planning, especially when it comes to the best time to move, potential challenges, and getting to know the locals. Planning ahead makes a big difference. Bekins Worldwide, using its decades of international move experience and expertise, is here to help you, with both the best time of year to move and what to expect on the day you move into your new residence.
Tips For Moving to Darwin
Darwin has two main seasons: the wet season (November to April) and the dry season (May to October). The best time to relocate is during the dry season. This is when the weather is most pleasant—hot but not oppressively so—with lower humidity and little rain. If you’re planning to move during the wet season, be prepared for frequent tropical storms and high humidity. It makes moving and settling into a new home more challenging, especially as you adjust to the intense heat. The dry season is the way to go.
Darwin has a much more relaxed pace of life compared to Canada. First and foremost temperatures regularly soar to over 30°C (86°F), so stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks if you’re carrying boxes or handling heavy lifting. Expect things to move at a slower pace, whether it’s in bureaucracy, customs service, or general day-to-day interactions.If you’re bringing furniture or personal items from Canada, make sure you’re aware of Australia’s strict quarantine rules. Items like wooden furniture or outdoor equipment may need to be cleaned and inspected to avoid the risk of carrying pests. As soon as your possessions are cleared by customs and their storage facilities advise releasing them, a delivery date can be arranged that is in harmony with any other arrangements you’ve made for gas, electricity, water and broadband installations.
Those living in Darwin are affectionately known as Top Enders or Darwinites. The term Top Ender refers to Darwin’s location in the far north of Australia, while Darwinite is a nod to the city’s unique blend of tropical and urban living. Either way you’re a Top Ender and your transition to Darwin can be as smooth as the tropical breeze, with a bit of planning.
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More Help With Moving to Darwin
• Cost Of Living in Darwin
• Northern Territory Government
• City of Darwin
• Residential Parking Permits
• Approval Before Vehicle Import
• Australian Consulate – Vancouver
• Australian Consulate – Toronto
• Australian Embassy – Ottawa
To make a call to Darwin
• Dial 011 (outside North America)
• Dial 61 (code for Australia)
• Dial 8 (Darwin area code)
• Dial the local phone number
or the cell phone number.
In Darwin use 000 for emergencies.