Parap Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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Other neighbourhoods around Parap
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach while you're exploring the area.
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
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Smith Street Mall
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Wave Lagoon
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Marrara Sports Complex
- SKYCITY Casino
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Bicentennial Park
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin War Memorial
- Aquascene
- Casuarina Square
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Lake Alexander