Myilly Point Heritage Precinct
4 Burnett Place, Larrakeyah, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0820
The Myilly Point Historic Precinct comprises a group of four houses built in the 1930s by B.C.G. Burnett—the only remaining of this pre-WWII housing style in Darwin. Built for top-tier civil servants, the light and breezy homes are raised for ventilation and painted in pale colors to fit the tropical climate.
The basics
While the Myilly Point Historic Precinct has four houses—the Audit House, Burnett House, Magistrates House, and Mines House—only the Burnett House is open to the public. Visitors can step inside the Burnett House to visit its museum and wander the grounds to see the exterior facades of the other structures. The historic precinct also hosts a colonial high tea (complete with scones) in the gardens each Sunday afternoon from April to October. Not many tours visit the precinct, making it an excellent way to get off the beaten path.
Things to know before you go
- Myilly Point Historic Precinct is a must-visit for history buffs.
- The site is wheelchair-accessible.
- Don’t forget to bring sun protection if you plan to spend some time in the gardens.
How to get there
Myilly Point is located in Larrakeyah, north of the city and south of Mindil Beach Reserve. It's about a 10-minute walk from the city center.
When to get there
The Myilly Point Historic Precinct is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Come on a Sunday for high tea on the veranda.
The Burnett House
The Burnett House is the only two-story house in the historic precinct as well as the only surviving example of architect B.C.G. Burnett’s "Type K" design. The house took damage from Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and was reopened as the headquarters of the National Trust in 1989.
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