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.
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.
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.
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
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Our pick of the best Eaton Hotel Deals
Novotel Darwin Airport
"Great facilities, awesome..! The room is very underwhelming, & extremely overpriced. The whole room needs a makeover , the bed was nice however."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Mercure Darwin Airport Resort
"check in was long and no signage to inform guests that you can self check in with the electronic kiosks, meal in the restaurant was horrible and refund provided, Mecure rooms are very noisy and hear everything and everyone in the walkways."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Ibis Darwin Airport Hotel
"This is a solidly three-star hotel. It's clean and convenient to the airport and that's all it has going for it. We got there after midnight and were left to find our own way to the building/room in the dark. Not great."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Leea Darwin
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
"Excellent hotel and room. My only gripe was toilet paper and tissues were not replenished during my stay and you shouldn’t have to feel like you are rationing when you pay over $300 a night. Rooms could also use a bin."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
"All good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Eaton
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Square and Casuarina Beach.
