The Gardens Travel Guide
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Stay near popular The Gardens attractions
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
NZ$55
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Feed Fish at Aquascene. Tickle Your Toes at Doctors Gully
NZ$21
per adult
Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Adelaide River Cruise
NZ$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Darwin Half-Day City Sights Tour
NZ$143
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
NZ$37
per adult
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
NZ$218
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best The Gardens Hotel Deals
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is NZ$227 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$227
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"It was"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Darwin Studio Botanic Gardens Apartment with Free WIFI
The Gardens NT
Stay at this golf apartment in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Overall quite pleased. The promo pic of the swimming pool is not accurate, which did not look cared for or appealing. Great location for our purposes. Would have been good to have a smart TV to access HD channels."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is NZ$211 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$211
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"It was all amazing Been staying there everytime i visit Darwin"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$177 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$177
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is NZ$210 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$210
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Palms City Resort
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$174 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$174
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation on the Esplanade. Close to restaurants and pubs. Loved the pool. Quiet and family friendly. You can lay for breakfast, but there is no restaurant for dinner. Aircon and a ceiling fan provided a great room temp. Would definitely return if ever back in Darwin."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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 The Gardens
Find the best The Gardens areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about The Gardens
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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.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Beach and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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