Top End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Top End
Where to stay in Top End
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino are some notable places to visit nearby.
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Palms City Resort
We enjoyed our stay in our dinky bungalow. Lovely pool. The cleaning staff were very friendly and smiley. We were very upset when we arrived because the chef was on holiday so there was no food! We had to rush out to buy food as soon as we arrived ---not ideal! Why did you not send us a message so ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Great stay overall. The location is excellent, the rooms are a decent size and comfortable, and the rooftop bar is a real highlight with magnificent views.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront
Staff were fantastic
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
Great location easy to access everything in the area.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
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.
Kakadu National Park
Cruise past crocodiles, wander through vast eucalyptus forests to waterfalls and see ancient Aboriginal rock art in this national park in northern Australia.
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.
Litchfield National Park
Bring a camera to capture the streaming waterfalls, unique rock formations and clear swimming holes of this dynamic landscape in Australia’s Top End.
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.
Activities
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