Howard Springs Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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: Evening tour to Fogg Dam Wetlands and Humpty Doo Hotel
Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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Other neighbourhoods around Howard Springs
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.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Berrimah
Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Hidden Valley
Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.
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- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Harbour
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Smith Street Mall
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Charles Darwin University
- Wave Lagoon
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Berry Springs Nature Park
- Marrara Sports Complex
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin War Memorial
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Parap Village Markets
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Lake Alexander