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

The Cavenagh
The Cavenagh
3.5 out of 5
12 Cavenagh Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$216 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$216
per night
26 Jun - 27 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! (848 reviews)
"Great place excellent staff Great food walking distance to everything in Darwin"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

The Cavenagh
Mantra on the Esplanade
Mantra on the Esplanade
4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$336 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
NZ$336
per night
22 Jun - 23 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! (998 reviews)
"Nice views"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Mantra on the Esplanade
Darwin City Hotel
Darwin City Hotel
4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$282 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
NZ$282
per night
20 Jun - 21 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! (503 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect for a quick stay before and after our Kakadu safari. We really appreciated that they held our bags for us while we were out on the safari."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Darwin City Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
4 out of 5
116 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$271 per night from 26 Jun to 27 Jun
NZ$271
per night
26 Jun - 27 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! (945 reviews)
Mr Black
"Great hotel with nice pool rooms have been refurbished with nice new bathrooms. Great beds and pillows close to town and great view of Darwin harbor."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Palms City Resort
Palms City Resort
3.5 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is NZ$302 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$302
per night
11 Jun - 12 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly & clean, love the location"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Palms City Resort
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$283 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$283
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,515 reviews)
"The staff were friendly and accommodating. Had a couple of maintenance problems but they were resolved. Easy walk to city. Rooftop lounge has great views."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
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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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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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