Darwin City Centre

Darwin

Darwin showing street scenes
Mindil Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views
Darwin City Centre
Darwin Waterfront featuring outdoor eating, cafe scenes and a sunset
Darwin City Centre

Popular places to visit

Darwin Waterfront featuring swimming as well as a large group of people

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Darwin showing food

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.

The Esplanade
Crocosaurus Cove showing dangerous animals and zoo animals

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.

Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin Deckchair Cinema which includes outdoor art and night scenes

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

Watch the sunset from the tropical gardens, grab a meal and a drink, and enjoy a film under the Northern Territory stars.

Darwin Deckchair Cinema
Bicentennial Park which includes tropical scenes and a garden

Bicentennial Park

Take a break from the city and stroll through this calming natural space. Pass harbour views, native flora and sobering war monuments.

Bicentennial Park
Aquascene which includes general coastal views and marine life as well as a large group of people

Aquascene

Head to Doctors Gully at high tide to see a natural phenomenon turned tourist attraction, as shoals of fish come to the shallow waters to be fed by hand.

Aquascene

Things to do

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

$35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

$21
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove

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

$138
per adult
"Cage Of Death" Crocodile Swim and Entry to Crocosaurus Cove
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

$166
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise

Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise

$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

$116
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
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Darwin City Centre Hotel Deals

Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
$104 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$115 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
I really liked this gotel. I stsyed in a bungalow and it was lovely, in amongst lush plants. Laundry room shared using tokens from the front desk. Staff friendly and helpful. Right on the ocean park so you can walk the park and get the ocean views.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Palms City Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
$98 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$108 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Ideal position. Clean room with a beautiful view.All staff we met were very polite and helpful. Bar and restaurant good, could have had a few more choices in restaurant.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Hilton Darwin

Hilton Darwin

5 out of 5
32 Mitchell Street Darwin NT
$135 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$149 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Staff were amazing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hilton Darwin
The Leea Darwin

The Leea Darwin

4 out of 5
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
$86 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$94 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Hotel smell terrible, jack hammering where the pool use to be.t.v not working. Staff were rude & not helpful they were actually rude for mo reason.the carpet in the room has stains.all the xatpet threw out the hotel was filthy.i wouldnt advise anyone to stay here

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

The Leea Darwin
Argus Hotel Darwin

Argus Hotel Darwin

3.5 out of 5
13 Shepherd Street Darwin NT
$84 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$93 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
We really need our recent stay to rest and relax after a huge move ....we extended our time/days twice... Very comfortable clean room, Continental breakfast incl. Friendly smiling staff Will see you again

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Argus Hotel Darwin
Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Smith Street Darwin NT
$92 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$101 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (636 reviews)
Great central location in Darwin CBD, walking distance to good food and coffee. The staff were friendly and very professional. Will stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026

Darwin City Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Darwin City Centre

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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
Mindil Beach which includes general coastal views, a sunset and landscape views

The Gardens

Beaches, restaurants, and casinos are some highlights of The Gardens. Make a stop by SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring.

The Gardens
Cullen Bay Marina yachts in Darwin

Cullen Bay

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

Cullen Bay
When in Darwin, Cullen Bay is a great place to stay. Nice village atmosphere and GREAT sunset views. Oh and the Boatshed cafe for coffee is the bomb!

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Larrakeyah. Check out Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring the area.

Larrakeyah
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Woolner

When in Woolner, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Woolner
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Bayview

Travelers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bayview
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