Rapid Creek
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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
Explore one of Australia’s best beaches by day or visit by evening to enjoy Asian food, a massage, live music and indigenous crafts at Darwin’s sunset markets.
The Esplanade
Just a couple blocks from Darwin City Centre, this long street and bordering park offer great opportunities to appreciate nature, recreation and history.
Cullen Bay Marina
From early morning fishing excursions to evening sunset viewing, this waterfront spot north of downtown Darwin is filled with activity.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your visit to Darwin. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Crocosaurus Cove
This wildlife park offers the chance to admire a number of local species, as well as the safest encounter you can have with a saltwater crocodile.
Things to do
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Kakadu National Park Explorer Tour from Darwin
75-minute Die Another Day Jet Skiing in Darwin
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour
Rapid Creek Hotel Deals
Nightcliff Foreshore Seaview Outdoor Dining
Palms City Resort
Loved the check-in, which included Sammy the parrot! Super friendly staff. A good walkable location for many of the sights in Darwin. The pool was great, and the room was good for the price. I would definitely recommend and would return if in the NT.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Great staff especially at check in
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hilton Darwin
Spotless room, great location, best hotel I’ve stayed in in Darwin
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Darwin FreeSpirit Resort
Good
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
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 Nov 15, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Rapid Creek
Nightcliff
Nightcliff might not have many top sights, but Casuarina Beach and Marrara Sports Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Marrara Sports Complex and Casuarina Beach while you're in town.
Ludmilla
Ludmilla might not have many top sights, but Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Eaton
If you're spending time in Eaton, you might enjoy its restaurants and gardens. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Marrara Sports Complex or TIO Stadium.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
Fannie Bay
Travelers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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