Darwin Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Darwin
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.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Coastal Reserve and Casuarina Beach.
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.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens or SKYCITY Casino while you're exploring the area.
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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 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
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Darwin: Whipray Encounter with Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Bungle Bungles and Lake Argyle Air Tour from Darwin
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Other places like Darwin
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- Smith Street Mall
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- SKYCITY Casino
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Wave Lagoon
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Parap Village Markets
- TIO Stadium
- Aquascene
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin War Memorial
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- Darwin Military Museum
- Lake Alexander
- Darwin Aviation Museum