Casuarina Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach which includes street performance, performance art and night scenes

Mindil Beach

4.5/5(507 reviews)

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.

Mindil Beach
Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(798 reviews)

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

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin showing food

The Esplanade

4.5/5(672 reviews)

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

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

Cullen Bay Marina

4.5/5(482 reviews)

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

Mindil Beach Sunset Market

4.5/5(314 reviews)

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

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(216 reviews)

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.

Crocosaurus Cove

Activities

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

AU$599
per adult
Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour
Darwin City Explorer

Darwin City Explorer Tour

AU$165
per adult
Darwin City Explorer Tour
Private Majestic Walking Tour in Darwin with Historical Sites

Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour

AU$563
per adult
Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip

AU$899
per adult
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip
Bungle Bungles from the air

Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin

AU$1,920
per adult
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Casuarina Hotel Deals

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is AU$344 per night from 8 July to 9 July
AU$344
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay the standard room was of a good size clean and tidy, older style room . Restaurants offer good variety and nice food at reasonable prices . Casino itself was a good night out . Only thing I could really pick on was the lifts were a bit grubby. 9 out of ten ."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and ...
8/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"The cabins were very clean and the camping facilities for caravan era is a tranquil treed areas. Our checking in time was at 2 pm but we couldn’t get in till 3.30 as they were still cleaning and we had to fill in time walking around for 2 hrs. Overall I would be happy to recommend"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

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Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$317 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$317
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$329 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$329
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We were given an upgrade to an apartment with breakfast included. Really appreciate the upgrade - it made our holiday Hotel was older but reasonably well kept. Apartment was reasonably clean but attention to detail was missing e.g. the dishwasher door just needed a wipe over to get rid of the splashes, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$151 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$151
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Darwin. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (943 reviews)
"The Cavenagh is quite a big complex of rooms above a fairly busy bar (although it’s quiet at night unless on weekends!). My room wasn’t near the bar area so it was fine but i know other people had more issues if they were closer to the front of the building. My room had a skylight but no window but ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

The Cavenagh
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
4 out of 5
122 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$364 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$364
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
Darwin Hilton Garden Inn
"Front desk staff were excellent. However the cleaning staff were not great - bathroom and room were not cleaned properly. Cleaning was done haphazardly. Also had an issue with one of the wait staff in the restaurant who was extremely rude to me. If ever I go back to Darwin I would not choose this ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
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Other neighbourhoods around Casuarina

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Rapid Creek

If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Rapid Creek
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Marrara

Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Marrara
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Nightcliff

While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market.

Nightcliff
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Eaton

You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.

Eaton
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Ludmilla

When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Parap Village Markets and Lake Alexander, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ludmilla
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre featuring an aircraft and aircraft

Winnellie

Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Winnellie

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