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
Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Our pick of the best Palmerston Hotel Deals
Quest Palmerston
The shower could have been cleaner, but the rooms were overall nice, the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Excellent apartment, everything you need! Nice pool and alfresco area. Unfortunately you do need a car if you’re going to get around Darwin itself as it’s too far out of the city centre for many of the major attractions and markets without.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Darwin City Hotel
Clean rooms, close to shops
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great location right on the promenade and walkable to downtown. Great dining options with casino
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Family weekend away, kids loved the pool and amenities, clean, great atmosphere, entertainment at night by the pool, comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Size of the room and view
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display 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.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Palmerston Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Palmerston?
- Hotels Near Darwin, Northern Territory
- Which hotel chains are in Palmerston?
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Casuarina Beach
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- TIO Stadium
- SKYCITY Casino
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Aquascene
