Geography Walking Audit

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This walk includes Darwin Middle School, the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, and Darwin High School.

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This walk will give you beautiful views of Mindil and Vesteys Beach.

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Points of Interest

1. Darwin middle School bus stop

There is no slope for pedestrians using modes of transport that consists of wheels. This is inconvenient for them and will find it difficult to get onto the road.

2. Road for buses

There is no crossing for pedestrians to cross the road. It is not necessary for a crossing here.

3. The road

The road is not maintained well. These cracks can result in pedestrians injuring themselves.

4. Steep hill

There is no footpath for pedestrians to use. The hill is very steep for transportation using wheels. This is a danger for them.

5. The side of the road

A bubbler and bench for pedestrians to use underneath a tree. However, the facilities aren't well maintained. The bench's paint is peeling off and the bubbler is looks unhygienic.

6. Road

The road is not smooth and well maintained. There are many potholes and cracks that makes the road an uneven surface. The ride down the hill will be uncomfortable.

7. Museum and art gallery car park

There is no footpath for pedestrians to walk on. It is not necessary as the cars obey the low speed limit anyway.

8. Museum and art gallery

This is an attraction that would evoke people to visit this area. It also has a bus stop for people to catch after visiting the museum.

9. Boat Ramp

This location offers a scenic view of the ocean that is very appealing to pedestrians. It also allows people to bring their boat onto the sea.

10. Ocean view

The location of this footpath offers a cool sea breeze and an excellent view of the ocean.

11. Shelter

A shelter is provided for pedestrians to rest in the shade. It offers a magnificent view of Mindil beach. At a high tide, there is a nice cool breeze that can cool you down.

12. Cornucopia museum cafe

An attraction that would attract people to visit this area. They offer delicious food while visiting the museum.

13. Facilities

There is a bench without the back and armrests. It is found under the shade of a tree. It will give tired pedestrians a time to relax on a hot day.

14. Bridge

It is a wooden bridge that has no railings. This is a danger for pedestrians as they could fall off the bridge. The wood is quite old as well.

15. Steep hill

This is a steep hill which will prove difficult for pedestrians travelling up it. It has a railing as a safety precaution.

16. Bubbler

There is a bubbler behind a few palm trees. It is almost hidden behind the trees. It is quite small.

17. Streetlight

There is a streetlight near the bubbler. It will provide light to pedestrians walking in the dark.

18. School crossing

A road crossing for the school is located here. It offers a safe crossing to students that are dropped off.

19. Footpath

There is no footpath from the shelter to the road of the high school. Transportation using wheels is difficult on the grass. A footpath should be built to provide easy travel.

20. Road of high school

There is no footpath for pedestrians to use. A footpath is technically not needed if the road is busy. It depends on the time you decide to do this walk.

21. No footpath

There is no footpath in the high school carpark. It is not needed though as the cars do not pose a threat to pedestrians. The cars drive at a slow speed as this is a school.

22. Footpath of middle school

This footpath is in excellent condition as it is quite new. It is smooth and well maintained. Will give pedestrians using things with wheels an easy ride.