Amerigo Vespucci World Tour

In an incredible stroke of luck, Darwin is on the map of the iconic Amerigo Vespucci 20-month world tour, visiting over 30 ports in all 5 continents. This is their only stop in Australia, don't miss your chance to go onboard this historic vessel originally launched in 1931, and proud ambassador of Italian excellence in the world.
Primarily used as training ship for cadets, in the last 30 years the Vespucci has been employed in the safeguard of the environment and marine ecosystems, cooperating with associations like UNICEF, WWF and Marevivo.
The Vespucci will be docked at Fort Hill Wharf from October 5 to October 7 for everyone to see, and more events related to its visit will be hosted in the Darwin Waterfront Precinct:
CONCERT ON THE LAWNS Location: Peninsula Lawns Date: October 3 Time: 6.30pm Entry: FREE, no bookings required
Musical performance of the Fanfare of the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment of the Garibaldi Brigade.Bring a rug and enjoy a free concert to welcome the arrival of the most beautiful ship in the world in Darwin's port!
VILLAGGIO ITALIA Location: Darwin Convention Centre Dates: October 5 to October 7 Entry: FREE, BOOKINGS REQUIRED
The Darwin Convention Centre will be the setting of 'Villaggio Italia', with a series of events, conferences, documentaries and concerts to be held between October 5 and October 7. Access to the expo is free of charge, bookings are essential.
More information and booking at tourvespucci.it/en

Accessibility:This event will be held near and by the Recreation Lagoon. The surrounding area is connected by wide concrete pathways.

Accessible parking is available for this event. Click here for more info.
Getting around is easy via wide pathways, lift access and ramps where necessary. Click here for map.
Accessible toilets and Changing Places facilities are located in the new Amenities Block in the parklands.
A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
Mobi-Mat available for water access.
A water wheelchair is available for free use, simply ask the lifeguards on duty.
Have more questions or need further assistance? Give us a call on 08 8999 5155, message us or email dwc.events@nt.gov.au.