Eaton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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.

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.

The Esplanade
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.

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.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Our pick of the best Eaton Hotel Deals

Novotel Darwin Airport
clean room
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
We only booked in late in evening and left early morning. The room was spotless and the aircon was on when we arrived. We were exhausted from travel and it was a pleasure to come to a room fully prepared. We were on the ground floor which was great and it was very quiet. The shuttle bus took us straight ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
Construction made it so noisy. Staff were rude. I couldn’t turn the bathroom light off properly. Bathroom door broken. Staff are always so unhelpful and rude. The rooms are so tiny for the price. It’s such and place to stay. Pool beds are reserved by large groups with multiple towels early in the ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Palms City Resort
it was great that we were able to check in after a late flight into Darwin from Singapore.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

The Leea Darwin
The Loft apartments were well maintained and spacious, really great for a family wanting to have meals either out or in, to save money
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eaton

Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.

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

