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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Private Full Day Darwin City Tour with Lunch and Pickup
Litchfield National Park Day Tour
Darwin: Bombing of Darwin WW2 Tour with Harbor Cruise
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Tour
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
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Other neighbourhoods around The Gardens
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens and Mindil Beach Sunset Market 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
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- Hotels Near Darwin, Northern Territory
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- More holiday ideas
- Mindil Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- SKYCITY Casino
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Smith Street Mall
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Charles Darwin University
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Bicentennial Park
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin Military Museum
- Darwin War Memorial
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- Fannie Bay Race Course