Bayview Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 walkable 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

'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

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

Litchfield Adventure in a Small Group Day Tour with Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Bayview

Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Parap
Parap is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Parap Village Markets and 24HR Art.

Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Parap Village Markets and Lake Alexander, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- 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
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- SKYCITY Casino
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Aquascene
- TIO Stadium
- Lake Alexander
- Howard Springs Nature Park