Palmerston Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Palmerston
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.
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
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
Darwin: Adelaide River Queen Original Jumping Crocodiles
Our pick of the best Palmerston Hotel Deals
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
"Cocktails were excellent"
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Quest Palmerston
"It was slippery during wet season in front of the reception"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
The Leea Darwin
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
"If you are planning a trip to Darwin, there is nothing better than Mindil Beach Resort."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Darwin Esplanade
"Just what you expect. Recommend"
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Rydges Darwin Central
"Basic, centrally located"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Palmerston
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.
Stuart Park
While Stuart Park isn't home to many top sights, Mindil Beach Sunset Market and Mindil Beach Casino & Resort 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 Beach and Marrara Sports Complex.
The Gardens
Beaches, restaurants and casinos are just a few things travellers enjoy about The Gardens. Check out Mindil Beach Sunset Market or Mindil Beach Casino & Resort while you're exploring the area.
Palmerston Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- Archer Hotels
- Hotels with Parking in Berrimah
- Luxury Hotels in Berrimah
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Berrimah
- Rydges Hotels in Berrimah
- Spa Hotels in Berrimah
- Berrimah Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Coolalinga
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Coolalinga
- Coolalinga Hotels
- Darwin Hotels
- Durack Hotels
- East Arm Hotels
- Gray Hotels
- Rydges Hotels in Gunn
- Gunn Hotels
- Beach Hotels in Holtze
- Holtze Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Howard Springs
- Family Hotels in Howard Springs
- Hotels with Pool in Howard Springs
- Independent Hotels in Howard Springs
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Howard Springs
- Romantic Hotels in Howard Springs
- Spa Hotels in Howard Springs
- Howard Springs Hotels
- Hotels near Howard Springs Nature Park
- Caravan Parks in Johnston
- Holiday Parks in Johnston
- Johnston Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Johnston
- Knuckey Lagoon Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Mitchell
- Cabin Rentals in Palmerston Municipality
- Rosebery Hotels
- Tivendale Hotels
- Virginia Hotels
- Wishart Hotels
- Zuccoli Hotels
- Visit Bees Creek
- Berrimah Holidays
- Visit Bayview
- Visit Berrimah
- Visit Casuarina
- Visit Darwin City Centre
- Visit East Arm
- Visit Fannie Bay
- Visit Gray
- Visit Gunn
- Visit Hidden Valley
- Visit Holtze
- Visit Howard Springs
- Visit Jingili
- Visit Knuckey Lagoon
- Visit Ludmilla
- Visit Malak
- Visit Marrara
- Visit Parap
- Visit Stuart Park
- Visit Wagaman
- Visit Winnellie
- Darwin Holidays
- Visit Darwin
- Visit Girraween
- Visit Holmes
- Howard Springs Nature Park
- Howard Springs Holidays
- Visit McMinns Lagoon
- Visit Micket Creek
- Visit Northern Territory
- Visit Shoal Bay
- Virginia Holidays
- Visit Virginia
- Visit Warf Precinct
- Car hire near Bakewell
- Car hire near Berrimah
- Car hire near Driver
- Car hire near Durack
- Car hire near Holtze
- Car hire near Howard Springs
- Car hire Johnston
- Car hire Mitchell
- Car hire near Wishart
- Car hire near Yarrawonga
- Dollar Rent A Car Rental Cars in Howard Springs
- Firefly Rental Cars in City of Gunn-Palmerston
- Priceless Car Rental Rental Cars in Howard Springs
- Sixt Rental Cars in Durack
- Thrifty Car Rental Rental Cars in Coolalinga
