City of Gunn-Palmerston Travel Guide
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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.

Gunn
Howard Springs Nature Park is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Gunn and the surrounding area.

Quest Palmerston
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Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
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Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Quest Palmerston
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Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Mindil Beach
On this local stretch of surf you'll find markets and music, beach walks and food-stalls – a place where Aborigine, Asian, Australian and Med-cuisines meet.

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.

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
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.
Activities

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Crocodylus Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Aquascene
- TIO Stadium