Palmerston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Darwin Australia - February 22, 2019: Town Hall Ruins downtown now set in green park under blue sky with white clouds. Couple of standing walls are left.

Popular places to visit

Darwin Waterfront

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.

Darwin Waterfront
Mindil Beach

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.

Mindil Beach
The Esplanade

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.

The Esplanade
Cullen Bay Marina

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.

Cullen Bay Marina
Mindil Beach Sunset Market

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.

Mindil Beach Sunset Market
George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

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.

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens

Activities

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Darwin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Litchfield Waterfalls Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

Litchfield Waterfalls Small Group Tour with optional Crocodile Cruise

AU$165
per adult
88% 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
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise

Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Darwin Combo: The Bombing of Darwin Experience & Darwin Harbour Cruise
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour

AU$235
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kakadu Wildlife Rock Art with optional Crocodile Cruise Small Group Tour
Darwin: Aquascene Fish Feeding Experience

Darwin: Aquascene Fish Feeding Experience

AU$17
per adult
Darwin: Aquascene Fish Feeding Experience
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Our pick of the best Palmerston Hotel Deals

Quest Palmerston

Quest Palmerston

4 out of 5
18 The Boulevard Palmerston NT
The price is AU$193 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$193
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Howard Springs Nature Park and Flight Path Golf ...
9/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)
Clean rooms close to shopping centres and transport

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Quest Palmerston
Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin

4.5 out of 5
15 Maluka Drive Palmerston NT
The price is AU$237 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$237
7 May - 8 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Darwin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Nice room , great staff , breakfast was good

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Rydges Palmerston - Darwin
Palms City Resort

Palms City Resort

4 out of 5
64 Esplanade Darwin NT
Fully refundable
The price is AU$197 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$197
15 May - 16 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent. Location is very good.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Palms City Resort
The Leea Darwin

The Leea Darwin

4 out of 5
64 Cavenagh St Darwin NT
The price is AU$144 per night from 3 May to 4 May
AU$144
3 May - 4 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
The Loft apartments were well maintained and spacious, really great for a family wanting to have meals either out or in, to save money

Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

The Leea Darwin
Mindil Beach Casino Resort

Mindil Beach Casino Resort

4 out of 5
Gilruth Avenue The Gardens NT
The price is AU$213 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$213
1 June - 2 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. ...
Mindil Beach Casino Resort
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel

4 out of 5
31 Woods Street Darwin NT
The price is AU$189 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$189
10 May - 11 May
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! (1,001 reviews)
Great View, Very Central, air con was great, breakfast was included.

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmerston

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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.

Howard Springs
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Charles Darwin

If you're spending some time in Charles Darwin, Darwin Harbour and World War II Display are top sights worth seeing.

Charles Darwin
Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield National Park, Australia.

Eaton

You might appreciate the restaurants and gardens in Eaton, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Marrara Sports Complex and TIO Stadium are just a few notable stops.

Eaton
Winnellie

Winnellie

Visitors to Winnellie enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Darwin Aviation Museum is worth a stop.

Winnellie
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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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Marrara

Travellers like the restaurants in Marrara, and Marrara Sports Complex is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Marrara

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