Darwin City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Darwin City Centre
Popular places to visit

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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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.

Wave Lagoon
Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Bicentennial Park
Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Darwin War Memorial
You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre

Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach while you're exploring the area.

Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.

Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Smith Street Mall
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Wave Lagoon
- Bicentennial Park
- Darwin War Memorial
- Aquascene
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Indo Pacific Marine
- Parliament House
- WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
- Maningrida Arts & Culture
- The USS Peary Memorial
- Christ Church Anglican Cathedral Darwin
- Brown's Mart Theatre
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