Lyons Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Lyons
Tiwi
Travellers like the beaches in Tiwi, and Casuarina Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Casuarina Beach.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by East Point Recreation Reserve and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- Smith Street Mall
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- SKYCITY Casino
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Wave Lagoon
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Parap Village Markets
- TIO Stadium
- Aquascene
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin War Memorial
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- Darwin Military Museum
- Lake Alexander