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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Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(40 reviews)

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

Darwin Deckchair Cinema
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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

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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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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Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

NZ$50
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Darwin City Centre Hotel Deals

Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$211 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$211
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
Ageing but good!
"This is an ageing hotel in need of updating in some of the rooms - old mirrors, bath over shower, old taps, etc - however the exterior was having a face lift whilst we were there so maybe some work ahead on the interior. Having said that, the staff were great and extremely helpful, the view was fabulous ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Mantra on the Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$313 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$313
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (944 reviews)
"Great location. Comfortable beds. Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$216 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$216
per night
30 May - 31 May
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! (845 reviews)
"This property is located in Cavenagh St. I had a very late night flight into Darwin. Checking into hotel, absolutely no concerns with Security staff and night manager. Room so quiet . hotel absolutely so quiet Slept so soundly woke up at 9am . Check out staff delightful and offered to hold ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

The Cavenagh
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$269 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$269
per night
1 Jun - 2 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! (500 reviews)
"Comfy bed, and suitable room, but noisier than I expected. I’ll probably try somewhere else next time."

Reviewed on 26 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$259 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$259
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! (996 reviews)
"The staff always had a smile on their faces. easy to get to shops and food places."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

H on Smith Hotel
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
3.5 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$449 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$449
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
Relaxing Oasis
"Peaceful quiet relaxing time in own small bungalow surrounded by well maintained gardens Pool provided cool place for swimming and spending time in the sun Cute little parrot “Sparkles” in reception nice touch"

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Palms City Resort
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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.

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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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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Parap

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

Parap

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