Darwin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Darwin featuring general coastal views, a sunset and boating

Popular places to visit

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Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(798 reviews)

Explore Darwin’s scenic waterfront, where you can swim in the wave pool, see turtles up close and dine in restaurants overlooking the sea.

Darwin Waterfront
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The Esplanade

4.5/5(672 reviews)

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.

The Esplanade
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Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(216 reviews)

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.

Crocosaurus Cove
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Wave Lagoon

4.5/5(144 reviews)

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.

Wave Lagoon
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Bicentennial Park

4/5(133 reviews)

Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Bicentennial Park
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Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(40 reviews)

A beach-side cinema. Only in Australia (and only in the dry season).

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

Activities

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Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin

NZ$617
Per adult
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
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Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour

NZ$171
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
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Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin

NZ$408
Per adult
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
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Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

NZ$235
Per adult
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise

NZ$160
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bombing of Darwin World War II Tour with Harbour Cruise
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Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Tour

NZ$392
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Darwin City Centre Hotel Deals

The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$186 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$186
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Darwin. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (840 reviews)
Great music, tidy rooms with comfy beds
"Great hotel, central to everything and great live music. The room was older style but well maintained and comfy bed. The live music each night finished right on 10pm so no interruption to a good nights sleep."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Cavenagh
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$250 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$250
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (498 reviews)
"Shower design was odd the water flooded the entire bathroom since there is no ledge to contain the water within the shower space."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Darwin City Hotel
H on Smith Hotel
H on Smith Hotel
4 out of 5
81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$242 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$242
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Clean and convenient"

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2024

H on Smith Hotel
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$298 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$298
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,501 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay with great pool, views & a fantastic rooftop bar, great to view the sunset."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$295 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$295
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The Staff at front desk were very helpful and nice. They went out of their way to assist when we left an important item behind to post to us safely. We really appreciated the effort they went to for us."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Mantra on the Esplanade
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
3.5 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$316 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$316
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"I liked the bird Pickles in the lobby! Hotel was lovely and in a perfect location. All staff were friendly and willing to assist 😊"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Palms City Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre

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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.

Stuart Park
Darwin featuring boating, general coastal views and a sunset

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.

The Gardens
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Cullen Bay

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cullen Bay
Aquascene featuring marine life

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.

Larrakeyah
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Woolner

While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Parap Village Markets.

Woolner
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Bayview

Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bayview

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