Burnett House — Attraction in Larrakeyah

Cluster of 4 dwellings in this Myilly point heritage precinct - not far from Cullen Bay, Mindil Beach & a little further to city centre. Free city bus service opp. Charles Darwin Uni stop on Cavenagh St to get to upper end of Mitchell St. Then a short walk up to get here through Kahlin playground.

Reminiscent of all those colonial bungalows converted into resthouses in Sth East Asia. Burnett himself lived in colonial era Singapore & drew inspiration from there. House on "stilts" - pillars that alleviate it above ground to cool the house & in Asia, prevent flooding during monsoonal season. Surrounded by tropical plants you see around Darwin & some not.

$5 entry fee to National Trust at Burnett House. Nat Trust has headquarters in the bungalow next door. Burnett House has more period furniture & fittings. Only open at certain times - so check & plan your visit. Good heritage homes to view for those interested in the Territory's early days of...

Almost immediately upon trying to explore this site I was asked “Are you right?” and then told there was a private function on today. I’m not sure why this place promotes itself as being open to the public from 10-1 when this tourist who had been looking forward to visiting was treated with such suspicion and rudeness. 06/07/2023. Tourists should be wary of wasting time trying to visit this place as they don’t seem to actually want us to visit. It seems to be more like a private club for posh ladies than a National...

Well worth the visit. The main house is also used for morning tea (when advertised). For a national trust building it could do with a clean and a freshen up. Bit dusty and some of the information signage is showing it's age. The garden also needs an extra bit of attention. If it's visited regularly it should be presented...