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Larrakia country

CDU Casuarina

Located in Darwin's Larrakia country, Casuarina is CDU's largest campus. Starting out as the site for the Darwin Community College, Casuarina campus has grown and evolved to what it is today.


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Casuarina campus is CDU's largest study location and the main hub for Higher Education, TAFE, and Research programs. 

The campus is located on Larrakia country, about 15kms from Darwin's central business district and within 20kms to Palmerston city. 

The nearest shopping centre is a 10-minute stroll away, but you can also jump on one of the many public buses servicing our campus. We also offer free inter-campus bus services between Casuarina and CDU Waterfront, for students, during study semesters. 

We have a variety of on- and off-campus student accommodation options available with access to public transport and other facilities. 

The campus is also less than a 10-minute drive to the Darwin International airport. Enquire about our student pick-up service from the airport.

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Locations

Ellengowan Drive
Brinkin
NT 0810

Contact us

1800 061 963

Find your way 

Casuarina campus is set in 56 hectares of parkland and offers a variety of student study and recreational spaces placed around the campus both undercover and indoor, so you can take full advantage of Darwin's tropical outdoor lifestyle.

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