The Esplanade Tours and Activities

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Knotts Crossing Resort

Knotts Crossing Resort

3.5 out of 5
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11 Aug - 17 Aug
found 19 hours ago
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Gold Coast (OOL) to Darwin (DRW)
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
This property met all our expectations

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Penthouse Pads

Penthouse Pads

4 out of 5
Darwin City Centre
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22 Aug - 27 Aug
found 1 day ago
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Melbourne (MEL) to Darwin (DRW)
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Great views, very clean

Reviewed on 16 Mar. 2025

Rydges Darwin Central

Rydges Darwin Central

4 out of 5
Darwin City Centre
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2 Aug - 8 Aug
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Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel close to the centre of Darwin. Be warned, the informaton about wifi is misleading. Certain parts of the hotel and some rooms will not have access to wifi. I was only on the 2nd floor and i couldn’t use the free wifi.

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Tours & day trips

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Northern Territory: Corroboree Billabong Nature Cruises

Northern Territory: Corroboree Billabong Nature Cruises

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$75 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Litchfield Adventure in a Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

Litchfield Adventure in a Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$220 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$79 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

Katherine: Authentic Outback Show and Live Music

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$79 per adult
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Attractions

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

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

Activity duration is 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$195 per traveller
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Reviews of The Esplanade

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Top destination
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269
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 7%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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Popular places to visit

Darwin War Memorial

Darwin War Memorial

4.5/5(145 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Darwin War Memorial
Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(216 reviews)

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.

Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin Deckchair Cinema featuring night scenes and outdoor art

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(40 reviews)

Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.

Darwin Deckchair Cinema
WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels

4/5(11 reviews)

Find out about the history of Darwin with a stop at WWII Oil Storage Tunnels. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

WWII Oil Storage Tunnels
Wave Lagoon

Wave Lagoon

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wave Lagoon
Bicentennial Park showing a park and tropical scenes

Bicentennial Park

4/5(133 reviews)

Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Bicentennial Park

Top The Esplanade Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
Darwin City Hotel
The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The Cavenagh
Rydges Darwin Central
Rydges Darwin Central
4 out of 5
21 Knuckey Street, Darwin, NT
Rydges Darwin Central
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
Palms City Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
Mantra on the Esplanade
The Leea Darwin
The Leea Darwin
4 out of 5
64 Cavenagh St, Darwin, NT
The Leea Darwin
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