Marrara Travel Guide
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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 walkable 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.
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
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Adelaide River Jumping Crocs Cruise
AU$175
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Darwin: Hand Feed Fish at Aquascene, Doctors Gully
AU$17
per adult
Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise
AU$165
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
AU$235
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
WWII Bombing of Darwin & Royal Flying Doctor Service
AU$30
per adult
Our pick of the best Marrara Hotel Deals
The Leea Darwin
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is AU$183 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$183
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff. Lovely breakfast and restaurant food on an evening. Best shower I've had in a hotel. Unfortunately, the pool area was being upgraded during my stay (of which I was aware), but I was given a free voucher for entry to the wave lagoon as an alternative."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is AU$375 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$375
8 June - 9 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff service was very good. I was given a room I didn't want and the hotel pointed the finger at Hotels.com for selling rooms which they had been told were not available."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
21 Knuckey Street Darwin NT
Fully refundable
The price is AU$211 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$211
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Palms City Resort
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is AU$293 per night from 15 June to 16 June
AU$293
15 June - 16 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Property well presented and very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Air con & ceiling fan were excellent Minor gripes..TV remote was hopeless. Kitchen sink tap was installed badly with water control lever in wrong place making difficult to use. Otherwise a great few days"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
116 The Esplanade Darwin NT
The price is AU$280 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$280
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Property currently being renovated"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$249 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$249
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The 2 bedroom apartments was great! Plenty of space, well kept and great views!"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Marrara
Find the best Marrara areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Marrara
Learn more about Marrara
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.
Photo by Stuart Samuels
Open Photo by Stuart Samuels
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.
Cullen Bay
If you're spending some time in Cullen Bay, Cullen Bay Marina and Mindil Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Shannon Moloney
Open Photo by Shannon Moloney
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.
Marrara Travel Guide
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- Visit Buffalo Creek
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- Darwin Holidays
- Visit Darwin
- Visit Holmes
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Visit Micket Creek
- Visit Northern Territory
- Tio Stadium
- Visit Warf Precinct
