Rapid Creek 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
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Experience & Transfer Loop from Darwin
Litchfield National Park from Darwin Top End Day Trip
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
Our pick of the best Rapid Creek Hotel Deals
Nightcliff Foreshore Seaview Outdoor Dining
Argus Hotel Darwin
Room cleanliness
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Pool was out of order few days after cyclone. Would have booked elsewhere had we known. Queen bed was 2 uncomfortable single beds pushed together. Ocean view was fantastic. Continental breakfast was average.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Darwin City Hotel
The room was very clean and modern, as was the hotel.The staff was very friendly and helpful and the hotel was in an excellent central location.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Palms City Resort
Great location
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Nice room, very helpful staff,great pool and rooftop area
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rapid Creek
Millner
Millner might not have many top sights, but TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and TIO Stadium.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by TIO Stadium and Casuarina Beach while you're in the area.
Casuarina
Travellers like the shopping in Casuarina, and Casuarina Square is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and TIO Stadium is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Rapid Creek Travel Guide
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Charles Darwin University
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- TIO Stadium
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- SKYCITY Casino
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Crocodylus Park
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Aquascene
