Darwin

Travel Guide

Mindil Beach showing a beach and a sunset as well as a large group of people
Crocodylus Park which includes bird life
Northern Territory featuring a beach and general coastal views
Mindil Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views
Crocodylus Park featuring dangerous animals, zoo animals and a pond

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Where to stay in Darwin

Darwin showing street scenes

Darwin City Centre

4/5(73 area reviews)

Darwin City Centre is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Smith Street Mall and The Esplanade while you're in town.

Darwin City Centre
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Palmerston

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring all Palmerston has to offer. You won't have to venture far to check out nearby attractions like Howard Springs Nature Park.

Palmerston
Pier at Nightcliff! Spectacular sunsets!!!

Nightcliff

Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Nightcliff
Crocodylus Park showing dangerous animals, zoo animals and general coastal views

Knuckey Lagoon

Travelers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Knuckey Lagoon
Cullen Bay Marina showing a sunset

Cullen Bay

While visiting Cullen Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach.

Cullen Bay
Fried veg from Frying Nemo. Some great vegan food.

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Stuart Park

Though Stuart Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mindil Beach Sunset Market and SKYCITY Casino.

Stuart Park
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
4 out of 5
901 Stuart Highway, Holtze, NT
The price is SAR 414 per night from Jun 8 to Jun 9
SAR 414
SAR 414 total
8 Jun - 9 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star holiday park in Darwin. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flight Path Golf & Outdoor Recreation and ...
8/10 Very Good! (429 reviews)
"The cabins were very clean and the camping facilities for caravan era is a tranquil treed areas. Our checking in time was at 2 pm but we couldn’t get in till 3.30 as they were still cleaning and we had to fill in time walking around for 2 hrs. Overall I would be happy to recommend"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue, The Gardens, NT
The price is SAR 805 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 805
SAR 886 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Wine, champagne and spirit prices a bit high. Housekeeping could improve."

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Mindil Beach Casino Resort
The Leea Darwin
The Leea Darwin
4 out of 5
64 Cavenagh St, Darwin, NT
The price is SAR 562 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
SAR 562
SAR 619 total
9 Jun - 10 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (992 reviews)
"The reception staff Sofhie was excellent very well presented and more that helpfull with a couple of queries. Restaruant the waiter staff was excellent and very helpfull and well presented."

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

The Leea Darwin
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.
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
4 out of 5
6 Carey Street, Darwin, NT
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,634 reviews)
"This was the 4th time we have stayed here, it keeps getting better every time we come back. The Hotel is in a great location; staff are always friendly. Rooftop bar is awesome. We got to meet the owner, and he was just brilliant to talk too, (not to mention the number of Lollie's he gave to our grandson ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

Ramada Suites by Wyndham Zen Quarter Darwin
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
3.5 out of 5
146 Dick Ward Drive, Coconut Grove, NT
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (494 reviews)
"Very comfortable but needs a lot of fixing up door to the bedroom & bathroom came off. It appears to be very old."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Coconut Grove Holiday Apartments
Quest Palmerston
Quest Palmerston
4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard, Palmerston, NT
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (246 reviews)
"Comfortable place to stay in Palmerston"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Quest Palmerston
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.

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