Parap Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

'Charles Darwin' Dinner Cruise

Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Parap Hotel Deals

Hudson Parap
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Elsey on Parap
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Hudson Parap
Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2021

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parap

Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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

Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.

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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- More holiday ideas
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Charles Darwin University
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Aquascene
- Crocodylus Park
- TIO Stadium
- Lake Alexander
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