The Gardens Travel 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.
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.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Learn the stories behind Aboriginal paintings, local wildlife, regional archaeology and the cyclone that flattened Darwin in this gallery that has free admission.
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.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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 The Gardens
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in The Gardens?
- Hotels Near Darwin, Northern Territory
- Which hotel chains are in The Gardens?
- More holiday ideas
- Mindil Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- SKYCITY Casino
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Smith Street Mall
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Wave Lagoon
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Bicentennial Park
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin War Memorial
- Parap Village Markets
- Aquascene
- Casuarina Square
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Lake Alexander
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