City of Gunn-Palmerston Travel Guide
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Where to stay in City of Gunn-Palmerston

Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.

Gunn
Howard Springs Nature Park is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Gunn and the surrounding area.

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
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Quest Palmerston
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Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Quest Palmerston
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Hudson Berrimah
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025
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Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach
Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.

Darwin Waterfront
Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.

The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Cullen Bay Marina
Explore the waterfront in Darwin with a trip to Cullen Bay Marina. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

Crocosaurus Cove
This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.
Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Harbour Bombing of Darwin Cruise
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Darwin Harbour
- Darwin War Memorial
- Smith Street Mall
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Wave Lagoon
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Crocodylus Park
- Berry Springs Nature Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Aquascene
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- TIO Stadium