Darwin City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Darwin City Centre
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.
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.
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.
Darwin War Memorial
You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Darwin Deckchair Cinema
A beach-side cinema. Only in Australia (and only in the dry season).
Wave Lagoon
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.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Our pick of the best Darwin City Centre Hotel Deals
Darwin City Hotel
Clean rooms, close to shops
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Size of the room and view
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Palms City Resort
Room was clean , outdoor spa was amazing, location was amazing easy car parking
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
I liked sunset on the balcony. I enjoyed the roof-top bar experience as well. It was the relaxing break I needed. The pool was great with plenty of room to retain privacy.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Staff and facilities perfect
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Hilton Darwin
Staff was great
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Larrakeyah
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.
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 Parap Village Markets and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Darwin City Centre Travel Guide
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