Darwin Casino And Humpty Doo Hotel

Today Jeff had a plan - that is to fulfil his ambition to attend every casino in Australia, and so off to the casino we went.

 

Brendan had told us about a deal they have on Monday's called 'Mad Monday' - well I think he must have told everyone else about it as well, because as we arrived there was this great long queue to get in.

So like sheep we joined the queue not really knowing what for. It ended up we were queuing for the Mad Monday buffet lunch. It was a pretty good lunch with a large selection of dishes, and the setting, looking out over the wide pool deck onto the palm lined lawns onto the beach and harbour, was well worth it.

As casino's go, this one was pretty good, the location was the best, we explored several of the bars and restaurants all with luxurious furnishings spilling onto the wide deck areas and all overlooking the amazing outdoors across the massive infinity pool.

'Tinny' Jude came out a winner again, and we made a generous contribution.

Back to the camp for a little rest before we welcomed Joy and Paula to our campsite for Happy Hour, as we were all heading out to the Humpty Doo Hotel for dinner.

Thr World Famous Humpty Doo Hotel
We were told this was an authentic Northern Territory Pub,  and we couldn't quite understand. On arrival we were a little disappointed, where was the history, the memorabilia etc. but walking into the place you can see what they mean, you are greeted with an open besser brick wall to let the breeze through, with an array of tables under an expansive roof.

The history is in the characters who inhabit the public bar, plus their cattle dogs. You can't show off  The-Territory-Bogan Style better than at the Humpty Doo Hotel.

The decor might be a bit rough and ready but the meals were first class. We had the trio of mini burgers, croc, barra and buffalo and they were delicious. Others had the grilled barramundi and said it was the best they had tasted.