Nakara Travel 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 walkable 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.
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.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.
Activities
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Kakadu Wilderness Escape from Darwin Top End Day Trip
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Nakara
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.
Millner
Millner might not have many top sights, but Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium.
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.
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.
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Crocosaurus Cove
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Smith Street Mall
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- SKYCITY Casino
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin War Memorial
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Charles Darwin University
- Wave Lagoon
- Bicentennial Park
- Darwin Military Museum
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Lake Alexander
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Crocodylus Park