Pinelands Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Darwin Waterfront
4.5/5(804 reviews)
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
4.5/5(675 reviews)
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.
Mindil Beach
4.5/5(511 reviews)
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.
Cullen Bay Marina
4.5/5(484 reviews)
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
4.5/5(314 reviews)
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
4/5(131 reviews)
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
NZ$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
NZ$20
per adult
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
NZ$67
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
NZ$20
per adult
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
NZ$202
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
NZ$36
per adult
Our pick of the best Pinelands Hotel Deals
The Leea Darwin
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is NZ$260 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$260
per night
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is NZ$386 per night from 15 June to 16 June
NZ$386
per night
15 June - 16 June
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and room. My only gripe was toilet paper and tissues were not replenished during my stay and you shouldn’t have to feel like you are rationing when you pay over $300 a night. Rooms could also use a bin."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$259 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$259
per night
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is NZ$338 per night from 15 June to 16 June
NZ$338
per night
15 June - 16 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was spacious but air conditioner even though turned off the fan kept going and was very noisy. Water in shower very poor no pressure for hot water. Taps over sink were marked wrong way around. The hot was on cold side. We stayed 5 nights and floor not vacuumed once. Staff were excellent and ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$337 per night from 13 June to 14 June
NZ$337
per night
13 June - 14 June
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
81 Smith Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$264 per night from 14 June to 15 June
NZ$264
per night
14 June - 15 June
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Service was outstanding- spacious room clean- aircon was dripping- Location great- Restaurant Food Tasty and affordable"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Pinelands
Find the best Pinelands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Pinelands
Learn more about Pinelands
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
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.
Photo by Stuart Samuels
Open Photo by Stuart Samuels
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Shannon Moloney
Open Photo by Shannon Moloney
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Square and Casuarina Beach.
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