Marrara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Marrara
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.
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Lake Alexander and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
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- More holiday ideas
- Marrara Sports Complex
- TIO Stadium
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Darwin Harbour
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Smith Street Mall
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- SKYCITY Casino
- Charles Darwin University
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Wave Lagoon
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin War Memorial
- Lake Alexander
- Bicentennial Park
- Leanyer Recreation Park
- Aquascene
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Fannie Bay Race Course