Alawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The Esplanade
During your trip to Darwin, you can do some window-shopping at The Esplanade. While in this relaxing 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
Katherine Gorge - Nitmiluk National Park - Full Day Tour
Darwin’s Historic Charms - Guided Walking Tour
Litchfield Adventure in a Small Group Day Tour with Lunch
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Other neighbourhoods around Alawa
Rapid Creek
If you're spending some time in Rapid Creek, Casuarina Beach and Darwin Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Nightcliff
While there might not be top attractions in Nightcliff, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market.
Coconut Grove
You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Coconut Grove and you might want to plan a stop by Casuarina Beach and Mindil Beach Sunset Market while you're in the area.
Eaton
You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, TIO Stadium and Marrara Sports Complex are just a few notable stops.
Ludmilla
When in Ludmilla, you can plan a visit to Fannie Bay Race Course and Parap Village Markets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Winnellie
Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.
- Mindil Beach
- Darwin Waterfront
- The Esplanade
- Cullen Bay Marina
- Darwin Convention Centre
- Casuarina Beach
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
- Fort Hill Wharf
- Darwin Harbour
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Smith Street Mall
- Darwin War Memorial
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Charles Darwin University
- SKYCITY Casino
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- Wave Lagoon
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Marrara Sports Complex
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Casuarina Square
- Fannie Bay Race Course
- Aquascene
- Charles Darwin National Park
- Parap Village Markets
- Lake Alexander
- Bicentennial Park
- Crocodylus Park
- TIO Stadium