Parap Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Parap

Woolner
While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parap Village Markets and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

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 SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Parap Village Markets and Lake Alexander, 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 SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Parap Village Markets
- 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
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Harbour
- Charles Darwin University
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- SKYCITY Casino
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Casuarina Square
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Wave Lagoon
- Bicentennial Park
- Darwin War Memorial
- Aquascene
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Lake Alexander
- TIO Stadium
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Howard Springs Nature Park