Palmerston 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 Palmerston
Knuckey Lagoon
Travellers like the zoo in Knuckey Lagoon, and Crocodylus Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Howard Springs
You'll enjoy the parks and entertainment venues in Howard Springs. You might want to make time for a stop at Howard Springs Nature Park or Howard Springs Hunting Reserve.
Charles Darwin
If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Bayview
Travellers like the parks in Bayview, and Charles Darwin National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Marrara
Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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- More holiday ideas
- 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
- Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
- Hidden Valley Raceway
- Marrara Sports Complex
- Stokes Hill Wharf
- George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens
- Parap Village Markets
- TIO Stadium
- Darwin Entertainment Centre
- Berry Springs Nature Park
- Charles Darwin University
- Bicentennial Park
- Casuarina Square
- Casuarina Coastal Reserve
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Cathedral
- Aquascene
- Darwin Aviation Museum
- Darwin Deckchair Cinema