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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 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.
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
Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Nightcliff
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're in the area.
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Tiwi
Travellers like the beaches in Tiwi, and Casuarina Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour 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.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
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- 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
- Marrara Sports Complex
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin War Memorial
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Parap Village Markets
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Lake Alexander
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Aquascene
- Leanyer Recreation Park
- Fannie Bay Race Course