Plan a trip to see The Esplanade

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Darwin FreeSpirit Resort

Holtze

NZ$1,888

per person

30 Jan - 4 Feb

found 2 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Christchurch (CHC) to Darwin (DRW)

8.2/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)

great friendly service by all staff

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Penthouse Pads

Darwin City Centre

NZ$2,202

per person

30 Jan - 4 Feb

found 2 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Christchurch (CHC) to Darwin (DRW)

10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)

Great location, close to a lot of restaurants and bus station.

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Palmerston

NZ$2,271

per person

30 Jan - 4 Feb

found 2 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Christchurch (CHC) to Darwin (DRW)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)

Excellent apartment, everything you need! Nice pool and alfresco area. Unfortunately you do need a car if you’re going to get around Darwin itself as it’s too far out of the city centre for many of the major attractions and markets without.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Tours & day trips

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Las Vegas Night Bus Tour

Free cancellation available

Wildlife & nature

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Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine

Attractions

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

Free cancellation available

Reviews of The Esplanade

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

269

4 - Good

348

3 - Okay

50

2 - Disappointing

4

1 - Terrible

1

3/5 - Okay

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