Alawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
NZ$55
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
NZ$21
per adult
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
NZ$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour
NZ$143
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
NZ$37
per adult
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
NZ$218
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Alawa Hotel Deals
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is NZ$226 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$226
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Initial room I had booked through an agent was rather average and looked nothing like the images on the website. For a “deluxe king room” we had no view except the tops of trees and a tin roof we could walk on if we wanted! The good part was I decided to be a kind Karen and mention something to a ..."
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$191 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$191
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$222 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$222
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Palms City Resort
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is NZ$171 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$171
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful setting, rooms were comfortable, well equipped and clean. The gardens are beautiful and the pool was lovely. We stayed 6 nights (a mum and tween daughter) and felt safe and secure. Definitely recommend staying here!"
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is NZ$211 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$211
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn Darwin
122 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is NZ$211 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$211
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
"Nice family restaurant with good breakfast and family friendly pool area. Limited with facilities, however satisfied our needs. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Alawa
Find the best Alawa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Alawa
Learn more about Alawa
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.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Shannon Moloney
Open Photo by Shannon Moloney
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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- Lake Alexander
- Tio Stadium
- Gubara
- Casuarina Beach
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- Charles Darwin University
- Visit The Gardens
- Visit McMinns Lagoon
- Visit Parap
- Visit Charles Darwin
- Visit Lee Point
- Visit Humpty Doo
- Visit Nightcliff
- Visit Fannie Bay
- Visit Wagaman
- Visit Murrumujuk
- Visit Malak
- Visit Johnston
- Visit Brinkin
- Visit Koolpinyah
- Visit Northern Territory
- Visit Howard Springs
- Visit Winnellie
- Visit Holtze
- Visit Pinelands
- Visit Larrakeyah
- Visit Darwin City Centre
- Visit Bees Creek
- Visit Knuckey Lagoon
- Visit Micket Creek
- Visit Jingili
- Visit Coconut Grove
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- Visit Warf Precinct
- Visit Anula
- Visit Beagle Gulf
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