Howard Springs Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Activities
LookAbout Darwin, Wetlands & Wildlife Premium Tour - Max 6 Guests
Darwin City Tour + Crocodile Cruise+Lunch Optional
Jumping Crocodile Cruise with lunch
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Howard Springs Hotel Deals
BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Tropical Bamboo House
We were a group of 9 adults mostly unrelated so we needed 8 beds. The house is generally a bit tired with all the lounge chairs needing attention. We specifically asked about upstairs showers - yes, there are 2 but they are adjacent so no good for a mixed group of adults - and the stable door on ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2023
Home away from home, plenty of space for your caravan, camper, friends
Great little home, good local in the rural area. Big yard, clean home.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Spring Homestead; a tropical oasis.
Great immunities, everything better than described, extremely comfortable bed facilities were great as was Artemis and her husband both were perfect hosts. Thank you for making my stay so comfortable and making me feel at home on your property. I really enjoyed my stay and the peacefulness of the ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Palms City Resort
I really liked this gotel. I stsyed in a bungalow and it was lovely, in amongst lush plants. Laundry room shared using tokens from the front desk. Staff friendly and helpful. Right on the ocean park so you can walk the park and get the ocean views.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great location, the p,ace was clean and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Howard Springs
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.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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