Parap Travel Guide
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
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
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.
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.
Mindil Beach Sunset Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Mindil Beach Sunset Market during your stay in 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.
Activities
Sunset 3-Hour Cruise from Darwin with Dinner and Sparkling Wine
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls, 4WD, 4-6 Guests from Darwin
Half-Day Crocodile & Nature Explorer Tour
Litchfield & Jumping Crocodile Cruise, 4WD, 6 Max, ex Darwin
Darwin City Sights and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Parap
Woolner
While Woolner may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Parap Village Markets.
Fannie Bay
Travellers like the museums in Fannie Bay, and Darwin Harbour is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out SKYCITY Casino or Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're exploring the area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Parap Village Markets
- Darwin Waterfront
- Mindil Beach
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Casuarina Beach
- Smith Street Mall
- SKYCITY Casino
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Bicentennial Park
- TIO Stadium
- Charles Darwin University
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- Casuarina Square
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Darwin Military Museum
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Aquascene