Pinelands Travel Guide
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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

"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise

Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Our pick of the best Pinelands Hotel Deals

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Palms City Resort
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Rydges Darwin Central
Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pinelands

Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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.

Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Crocodylus Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Aquascene
- TIO Stadium