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.

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Quest Palmerston
Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Palms City Resort
Tropical and quiet. Walkable
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Quest Palmerston
Clean room, friendly helpful staff good balcony to watch the cyclone effects from!
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great stay overall. The location is excellent, the rooms are a decent size and comfortable, and the rooftop bar is a real highlight with magnificent views.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Clean, spacious, just be incredibly careful when choosing your room to go by the text room description, not the images on the website
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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
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.

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.

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.
Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

Darwin: Sunset Harbour Cruise with Fish and Chips Dinner

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
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