Gunn Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
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.
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.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
Admire bush orchid displays, spiky palms and local bird species as you explore one of Darwin’s most diverse natural environments.
Activities
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
Our pick of the best Gunn Hotel Deals
The Leea Darwin
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
"Excellent hotel and room. My only gripe was toilet paper and tissues were not replenished during my stay and you shouldn’t have to feel like you are rationing when you pay over $300 a night. Rooms could also use a bin."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
"Room was spacious but air conditioner even though turned off the fan kept going and was very noisy. Water in shower very poor no pressure for hot water. Taps over sink were marked wrong way around. The hot was on cold side. We stayed 5 nights and floor not vacuumed once. Staff were excellent and ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
"All good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
"Good location."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Darwin
"Service was outstanding- spacious room clean- aircon was dripping- Location great- Restaurant Food Tasty and affordable"
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Gunn
Darwin City Centre
Darwin City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Smith Street Mall or The Esplanade.
Palmerston
Palmerston is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the larger area, you might add a stop by Howard Springs Nature Park to your list.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Darwin Entertainment Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach 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 Square and Casuarina Beach.
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