Burnett House

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4 Burnett Pl
Darwin, Northern Territory 0820
This is the only surviving example of B.C.G. Burnett’s Type ‘K’ and was unusual in being of two-storey configuration. A unique feature is the coloured compass inlay in the ground floor concrete slab. Burnett’s original plans and early photographs indicate a rainwater tank at the rear, near the laundry. The house was damaged by Cyclone Tracy in December 1974. From about 1983 the house remained vacant and was boarded up to prevent access from itinerants until it was restored in 1988 for the National Trust. It was officially opened as the headquarters of the Trust by the Administrator, Commodore Eric Johnston, on 18 April 1989. It then became known as Burnett House, after its designer. Burnett House offers guided tours of the house and surrounding gardens. Afternoon Tea is available on the third Sunday of every month from 2pm to 5pm (except for December and January) bookings recommended.The only experience of its kind in Darwin, the precinct is an educational and photographic experience not to be missed.

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Photo of Michael-4551
Darwins Heritage Area
6/16/2023

Visited on Tuesday 2nd May. Made a point of stopping to see Burnett House, it part of the heritage a...

Photo of AJPato
Historical must see.
8/23/2022

Whilst on the Darwin history and wartime experience tour we found out about Burnett house. We return...

Photo of craigh496
A must visit!
6/27/2022

If you like architecture and history you will appreciate visiting this location. The two guides who ...

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