Palmerston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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 Palmerston
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Berrimah
Restaurants and golf courses are just a few things travellers like about Berrimah. A stop by Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Howard Springs
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- 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
- Berry Springs Nature Park
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Marrara Sports Complex
- TIO Stadium
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin War Memorial
- Lake Alexander
- Bicentennial Park
- Leanyer Recreation Park
- Aquascene
- Howard Springs Nature Park