City of Darwin is encouraging families to swap the car ride for a healthier, more sustainable journey to school through Open Streets. This initiative aims to promote active transport to and from school by providing a fun, safe, and accessible space for students.
Walking, cycling, scooting, or taking the bus are simple ways families can enjoy being active together on the school drop-off. With cooler mornings and sunshine-filled days, it's the perfect time to leave the car at home and get moving.
"Active travel is not only great for your health and wellbeing, but it also helps the environment through cleaner air, safer roads, and more active communities," said City of Darwin CEO Simone Saunders.
"We want to support and encourage Darwin families to live happy, healthy, and active lives."
As part of City of Darwin's Movement Strategy, the Open Streets initiative is focused on delivering education and programming that supports active travel and contributes to the Australian Government's recommendation of at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity for youth aged 5-17 at least three days a week, said Ms Saunders.
On event days at Karama Primary School and Nightcliff Primary School, students can enjoy themed games and receive free giveaways including reflective wristbands and bucket hats. Families can also enjoy free barista coffee and a sausage sizzle.
Temporary road closure information
So that we can safely have our families walk or ride to work during the program, there will be some temporary road closures in place. Traffic management will be in place to help.
Event details
Karama Primary School
Event date and time: Thursday 4 September 2025 from 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Road closure time: 2 hrs (6:30 am - 8:30 am)
Road closure details: A 180m-long portion of Livingstone Road will be closed outside Karama Primary School between Koolinda Crescent and Applegum Drive with detours in place. One-way access for residents directly impacted by the closure will be maintained under traffic guidance.
Nightcliff Primary School
Event date and time: Friday 12 September 2025 from 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Road closure time: 2 hrs (6:30 am - 8:30 am)
Road closure details: A 130m-long portion of Cunjevoi Crescent will be closed between outside Karama Nightcliff Primary School (in both directions) between Jacaranda Avenue and Pandanus Street. Detours and traffic management will be in place.
