Palmerston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 walkable 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
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Our pick of the best Palmerston Hotel Deals
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Quest Palmerston
Quest Palmerston is an amazing place to stay (especially if you have a dog). The rooms are immaculately clean, the staff are wonderful and very helpful and the location is close to everything you could possibly need in walking distance. The stand out is the level of care the staff give their guests. ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Palms City Resort
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Great breakfast on offer, better than other darwin hotel offerings
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Howard Springs
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.
Hidden Valley
Travellers like the parks in Hidden Valley, and Hidden Valley Raceway is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and Charles Darwin National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
