Darwin City Centre Travel Guide
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.
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.
Crocosaurus Cove
Test your daring at Darwin's Crocosaurus Cove, where you can get eyeball-to-eyeball with the world's largest and most fierce reptiles – the salt-water crocodile.
Wave Lagoon
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.
Darwin Deckchair Cinema
A beach-side cinema. Only in Australia (and only in the dry season).
Bicentennial Park
Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.
Activities
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Tour
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
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.
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.
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