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Darwin Convention Center
Darwin Convention Centre

The Darwin Convention Centre is a super cool building in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. It's a special place where big meetings, shows, and events happen. Imagine a huge hall where thousands of people can gather! Construction on this amazing centre started in early 2006 and it was finished in June 2008, opening its doors just a month later in July. This centre is a big part of a massive project called the Darwin Waterfront Precinct, which cost about $1.1 billion! The whole building has a huge floor area of 22,900 square metres, which is like having space for up to 4,000 people to attend conferences and exhibitions.

Cool Spaces Inside

The Darwin Convention Centre has many awesome spaces designed for different kinds of events. It's built to host everything from small meetings to really big gatherings.

Main Event Areas

  • Auditorium: This is a large hall where 1,500 people can sit comfortably. It's perfect for speeches, presentations, or performances.
  • Exhibition Halls: There are four huge halls that together cover 4,000 square metres. These halls can hold up to 7,500 people! They are great for big exhibitions, trade shows, or even large banquets.
  • Waterfront Room: This special room can host more than 1,000 people. It likely has amazing views of the waterfront, making events there extra special.

What's on Each Floor?

The centre is designed to make it easy for visitors to find their way around. Here's a quick look at what you can find on each main floor.

Ground Floor Fun

When you first walk into the centre, you'll be on the ground floor. This is where a lot of the action happens!

  • Auditorium Room: Part of the big auditorium is located here.
  • Four Halls: The large exhibition halls are also on this level.
  • Meeting Rooms: There are four smaller rooms perfect for breakout sessions or smaller meetings.
  • Registration Area: This is where people check in for events.
  • Cafe: Need a snack or a drink? There's a cafe right here!

First Floor Views

The first floor also has a part of the main auditorium. This helps make sure everyone has a great view of the stage or presentation.

Second Floor Spaces

Up on the second floor, you'll find the special Waterfront Rooms. These rooms are likely used for events that need a bit more privacy or offer fantastic views of the surrounding area.

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