Darwin City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Darwin featuring street scenes
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre
Darwin Waterfront which includes café scenes, a sunset and outdoor eating
Darwin City Centre

Popular places to visit

Darwin Waterfront which includes swimming as well as a large group of people

Darwin Waterfront

4.5/5(798 reviews)

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

4.5/5(672 reviews)

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.

The Esplanade
Crocosaurus Cove

Crocosaurus Cove

4/5(216 reviews)

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 War Memorial

Darwin War Memorial

4.5/5(145 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Darwin with a visit to Darwin War Memorial. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Darwin War Memorial
Darwin Deckchair Cinema featuring night scenes and outdoor art

Darwin Deckchair Cinema

4/5(40 reviews)

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
Wave Lagoon

Wave Lagoon

4.5/5(144 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wave Lagoon, a lovely green space in Warf Precinct. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wave Lagoon

Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$49
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
double decker bus stopping by colorfully lit building in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Night Bus Tour

AU$72
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Las Vegas Night Bus Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket

AU$40
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Crocosaurus Cove General Admission Ticket
Picture 2 for Activity Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

AU$70
per adult
Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

AU$165
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service

AU$30
per adult
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
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Our pick of the best Darwin City Centre Hotel Deals

DCH on Mitchell

DCH on Mitchell

2.5 out of 5
50 Mitchell St, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$114 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$114
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Darwin Waterfront and Mindil Beach are located ...
6.2/10 (63 reviews)
"The room was clean. The air conditioning ran quiet and cool. Overall it was a very good stay."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

DCH on Mitchell
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin

4 out of 5
81 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$132 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$132
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
Mantra on the Esplanade

Mantra on the Esplanade

4.5 out of 5
88 The Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$166 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$166
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a garden, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great spot, great view. Fantastic staff member at the service counter 13/10/2025 1(12pm)."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Mantra on the Esplanade
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street, Darwin, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$164
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"All pleasant enough."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade, Darwin, NT
The price is AU$146 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$146
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"Great central location and terrific staff"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Palms City Resort
Darwin City Hotel

Darwin City Hotel

4 out of 5
59 Smith Street, Darwin, NT
Fully refundable
The price is AU$115 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$115
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (621 reviews)
"Clean rooms, close to shops"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Darwin City Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Darwin City Centre

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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.

Stuart Park
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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.

The Gardens
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Cullen Bay

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Cullen Bay
Aquascene which includes marine life

Larrakeyah

Beaches, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Larrakeyah. Make a stop by Cullen Bay Marina or Mindil Beach while you're exploring.

Larrakeyah
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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 Parap Village Markets and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

Woolner
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Bayview

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

Bayview

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