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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 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

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour

Darwin: Fogg Dam Wetlands Sunset & Humpty Doo Hotel Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Nightcliff

Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Parap Village Markets and Lake Alexander, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex 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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- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Smith Street Mall
- Darwin Harbour
- Charles Darwin University
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- SKYCITY Casino
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Casuarina Square
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Wave Lagoon
- Bicentennial Park
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Darwin War Memorial
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Aquascene
- TIO Stadium
- Lake Alexander
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Charles Darwin National Park